LABOUR DAY WEEKEND 2026
Friday-Sunday (August 28, 29, 30)
Free Admission
Celebrate food culture with this new community event featuring down-home barbecue from the true pros – top competitors on the North American rib circuit! Compare their brisket, savour their ribs or pick some chicken… then vote for your favourites.
New to Nanaimo, celebrated across BC every summer. Enjoy a stellar lineup of non-stop live entertainment – R&B – Blues - Rock – Country -- over three days. Five visiting Ribbers plus, Island craft beverages, local food vendors, community artisan market, friendly food competitions, Family Fun Fest and more.
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