Welcome to Ribfest, the most mouth-watering event of the year! We are thrilled to have you as a new volunteer. To get started, simply complete the "application form" located at the top left of this page. Once you create your username and password, you can easily sign up for volunteer shifts. And the best part? You only have to do it once - we'll take care of assigning shifts ongoing from there!
π Please note that many volunteer shifts at Ribfest may involve standing for extended periods or occasional heavy lifting; however, weβre committed to including volunteers of all abilities. If you have any accessibility needs, feel free to email us at volunteers@guelphribfest.ca so we can match you with a shift that works best for you.
Some roles and shifts are not available to the public and will generally be filled by Rotarians with experience and qualifications for these activities.
If you have any questions or need help, don't hesitate to reach out to Debbie Stanley at volunteers@guelphribfest.ca. Let's make this Ribfest the best one yet! πππ
The activities in this category occur on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning prior to Ribfest opening at noon on Friday, August 26th.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIGNAGE -Set-up/Tear Down General Labour | 3 | 8/27/2026 | 8/28/2026 | |
| SITE SERVICES - 2026 Set Up/Tear Down Assistance | 7 | 8/24/2026 | 8/28/2026 | |
The activities in this category occur during the RIBFEST event (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Please note that some shifts are busier that others. Usually the late afternoon and evening shifts attract the most patrons, assuming good weather of course! Therefore we may require more volunteers for some roles on these busier shifts.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAR -Servers/Pourers | 11 | 8/28/2026 | 8/30/2026 | |
| Beverage Tent - Assistant | 11 | 8/28/2026 | 8/30/2026 | |
| CAR SHOW -Attendant | 4 | 8/29/2026 | 8/30/2026 | |
| CAR SHOW -Vehicle Guidance /Traffic Flow | 1 | 8/29/2026 | 8/29/2026 | |
| GREETER -Main Gate | 12 | 8/28/2026 | 8/30/2026 | |
| GREETER -Secondary Gate | 11 | 8/28/2026 | 8/30/2026 | |
| MIDWAY -Midway Supervision | 6 | 8/28/2026 | 8/30/2026 | |
| OPENING CEREMONIES -Rib Runner | 1 | 8/21/2026 | 8/21/2026 | |
| RIB JUDGING -Rib Runner | 1 | 8/29/2026 | 8/29/2026 | |