ribfest
Low & slow.Loud & saucy.
Award-winning ribbers, local food trucks, a makers market, a kids zone, cold drinks and live music. Surrey's first Ribfest lands in Cloverdale for one smoky weekend.
June 11–13, 2027 at Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre. Add to calendar
Interested in being a sponsor or community partner?
Surrey Ribfest is brand new.The businesses who join us for 2027 get to say they were there from day one. We'll put your name in front of the families, foodies and BBQ fans who show up hungry, on site and everywhere we promote the festival.
- Top billing
Presenting partner
Surrey Ribfest presented by you, on everything from the poster to the main stage.
- On stage
People's Choice Award
Your name on the award, and on stage when Surrey's favourite ribber is crowned.
- Loudest spot
Main stage
Your brand on the stage and on every set time we post.
- Family favourite
Kids zone
Your name on the spot every family heads for first, from the signs to the activities.
- Local love
Community partner
A booth, sampling or activation for local businesses who want to meet the neighbourhood.
- Got another idea?
Sampling, giveaways, a branded photo spot. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll build it with you.
Start the conversation
Every 2027 partner is a founding partner, with first right of renewal for 2028.
Let's talk partnership
Tell us a bit about your business and we'll follow up with options and pricing.
Prefer email? media@greatervanfoodtruckfest.com
Cloverdale, meet Ribfest
We've spent four summers building Chilliwack Ribfest into a Fraser Valley summer tradition. For 2027, we're bringing the whole operation to Surrey.
Expect award-winning ribbers with their own rubs and recipes, local food trucks for anyone in your crew who isn't on Team Rib, a BC Shop Local makers market, a kids zone, cold drinks and live music. Come hungry. Bring napkins. Then grab a few more napkins.
- Fri11June
- Sat12June
- Sun13June
Hours announced with tickets
17728 64 Ave, Surrey (Cloverdale), BC Open in Google Maps
Who's got Surrey's best ribs?
Every ribber rolls in with their own rub, their own sauce and strong opinions about both. You get the final say.
Grab a Rib Tasting Package at the gate, try a rib from every pit, then cast your vote for the People's Choice champion. Surrey bragging rights are on the line.
Rib Tasting Package
A rib from every pit plus your People's Choice ballot. Details and pricing come out with tickets.
- Smoke
- Sauce
- Napkins needed
The lineup
We're booking ribbers, trucks, makers and bands right now. Join the list and you'll see who's coming before it hits social.
- Award-winning
Ribbers
Pitmasters going rack for rack for your vote.
- Coming soon
Food trucks
For anyone in your crew who isn't on Team Rib.
- Shop local
Makers market
BC Shop Local makers, bakers and small-batch everything.
- All weekend
Live music
Bands on stage from Friday to Sunday.
Run a rib rig, food truck or market booth? We're booking vendors for 2027.
Ask about vendingJoin our foodie community
Surrey Ribfest is part of a lineup of events across the Lower Mainland, from Chilliwack Ribfest to Food Truck Wars. Join the list for ticket drops, lineup news and first dibs on whatever we cook up next.
Brought to you by
- Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival
- Total Event Co.
- Event Pour Co.
- BC Shop Local