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Kelowna Ribfest
July 5 - 7, 2024
Kelowna Ribfest is a three-day event held in Kelowna’s City Park. This annual event sees 5 award-winning ribbers offering up their best BBQ and competing for the people’s choice award for best ribs.
With live musical entertainment, Kid’s Zone, family activities, an artisan marketplace and much more. From diverse flavours, and vegan options to engaging entertainment, there is something for everyone. Your taste buds will thank you for attending!
Visit impactevents.ca/kelowna-ribfest/ for more information.
Spotlight on Kelowna
Tourism Kelowna would like to thank Westbank First Nation and Okanagan Indian Band for the privilege to live, work, and play on the tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land), that is the unceded and traditional territory of syilx Okanagan peoples, the original stewards of these lands and to whom we give thanks to as our hosts
Kelowna Visitor Centre:
238 Queensway
Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6S4 Canada
1-800-663-4345
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