Whether you’re coming for the grilling, chilling or just gourmet-style filling, you can get ready to dig in as Lloydminster Ribfest is back and it’s shaping up to be the tastiest start of the summer, June 19-21 at the Lloyd Ex.
Border City Connects and the Kinsmen Club of Lloydminster are bringing the community-favourite event, with free admission and plenty to see, taste, and do. The event runs 11:00 a.m-10:00 p.m. on the first two days and 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. on Father’s Day.
Rib trucks
This year’s lineup of rib trucks features crowd-pleasers Billy Bones, Buckeye BBQ, and Blazin BBQ, while Papa Jacks will be serving up classic favourites like loaded fries to round out the menu.
But Ribfest is about more than just great food. Organizers say 2026 will be bigger than ever, thanks in part to support from an Alberta CIP grant. That means more daytime entertainment, including live local music, a chainsaw artist, kids’ activities, and roaming performers—plus a headline tribute act to close out the nights.
Music headliner and Homegrown Harmony entertainment
Headlining the live music will be Credence Clearwater Relived on Sat., June 20 from 7:00 p.m. However a massive line up of local musical entertainment will be performing live throughout the weekend.
- Friday, June 19
- Macie Jacobson – 2:00 p.m.
- Alizay Hickman – 3:00 p.m.
- Afterschool Supervision – 4:45 p.m.
- xCentricity – 6:30 p.m.
- Blox Buds – 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, June 20
- Jordan John – 2:00 p.m.
- Duff Kelly – 3:00 p.m.
- Reclaim the Sun – 4:30 p.m.
- Trunk Full of Hitchhikers – 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday, June 21
- Tom Hall Music – 3:00 p.m.
- Sandy Beach Boys – 4:30 p.m.
- Bonfire Moon – 5:30 p.m.
Beach volleyball
New this year, visitors can also check out an on-site beach volleyball event, alongside expanded food options and vendor booths.
The volleyball schedule includes:
- Friday, June 19
- Open play – no registration – 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Queen of the court – invite only – 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- King of the court – 8:00-10:00 p.m.
- Saturday, June 20
- Junior mixed 4s (U14-U18) – 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Showcase female match – invite only – 4:00-5:00 p.m.
- Showcase male match – invite only – 5:00-6:00 p.m.
- Adult mixed 4s (18+) – registration required – 6:00-10:00 p.m.
- Sunday, June 21
- Parent/child tournament – registration required – 11:00-5:00 p.m.
Puppet Stuff, Silver Starlets Aerial Show, and more
The Lloydminster Ribfest family fun includes a puppet show called Puppet Stuff in the Family Zone, the Silver Starlets Aerial Show, Chainsaw artist Ryan Villiers will bring the art of chainsaw carving to life, and several vendors will be on hand in the Vendors Village over the weekend festivities.
More details and times for all the extra fun entertainment are in this schedule.
Supporting Lloydminster non-profits
Drawing thousands each year, Ribfest is one of the city’s biggest summer gatherings—and every bite supports a good cause, with proceeds going toward community initiatives through Border City Connects and the Kinsmen Club.
The Kinsmen will also be serving up a signature hamburger and hotdog.
