Event:
Lloydminster Ribfest
June 13-15, 2025
About the Event:
Border City Connects and Kinsmen Club of Lloydminster host Lloydminster's annual Lloydminster Ribfest event on Father's Day weekend. Lloydminster Ribfest is a free, family-friendly celebration featuring mouthwatering BBQ, live entertainment, local vendors, and more. This exciting festival draws thousands of attendees.
All proceeds go directly to support Border City Conncet's accessible transportation programs and the Kinsmen Club of Lloydminster's cummunity service initatives.
Vendor hours are:
June 13, 2025 (Friday) - 11 am to 10 pm
June 14, 2025 (Saturday) - 11 am to 10 pm
June 15, 2025 (Sunday) - 11 am to 7 pm
Vendor Info:
Food truck space limited to 20 ft x 10 ft.
Vendors, artisans, and non-profits need to supply their own tent. Limited to 10 ft x 10 ft. space.
Tents must have a 50 lb weight on each corner.
Vendors who have trailers larger than 10 ft (with hitch) will need to pay for two spaces.
Vendors will receive one 8 ft table for their space. Additional tables are available at an additional fee of $10/table. Vendors are responsible for tablecloths (and skirting if needed.)
All vendors need to carry minimum $2 million Liability Insurance. It is the vendor’s responsibility to carry their own Liability Insurance Policy. You may be asked to provide proof of insurance at a later date.
You are permitted to partner with another vendor within one tent location if you wish to do so.
There is no power available for vendors.
Food vendors/trucks must comply with the Prairie North Health Region Food Safety Regulations, which includes applying for a Temporary Food Vendor License. Please complete the form (see link below) prior to registering for Ribfest and submit it below. Food vendors must register by May 29. Please use "Western Canada Ribfest Tour Lloydminster" as the name of the event.
Link: Temporary Food Vendor Application
Registration Deadline:
Although food vendors must register by May 29, all other vendors, artisans, and non-profits will need to register by June 11. Space is limited and may fill up prior to deadline dates.
Set-Up:
Organizers reserve the right to determine the location of each vendor at the site. Gwen Mottram will email you with your specific location by June 11. Gwen will be on site to help you find your specific spot.
Vendors can set-up and load-in at 8:00 am and must be set up by 10:30 am.
Vendors can park their vehicles behind their tent but will have limited access to move in and out after the gates open to general public. Moving your vehicle should only be done for emergency situations.
The Vendor Village can be accessed near the south gate and the Artisan Corner can be accessed near the north gate.
Fees are:
Non-Profits, Artisans, and Vendor Tents:
$150 for 3 days - Limited to 10 ft x 10 ft space.
If you require two spaces: $250 for 3 days - Limited to 20 ft x 10 ft space.
Food Truck: $500 for 3 days - Limited to 20 ft x 10 ft space.
Vendor Location:
Lloydminster Exhibition (see map below)
Number of Vendors:
Limited to 20 spaces in Vendor Village.
Limited to 8 spaces in Artisan Corner.
Registration:
Please register below. You will receive a confirmation email. You can etransfer your registration fee using the information in your confirmation email.
Hotel Rate for Out of Town Vendors:
Border Inn & Suites
$110/night
Questions:
If you have any questions, please contact:
Gwen Mottram
780-808-3244