LABOUR DAY WEEKEND 2027
Friday-Sunday (September 3, 4, 5)

Be part of the ultimate food culture celebration at this new community event featuring down-home barbecue from true pros – top competitors on the North American rib circuit!
Compare their brisket, savour their ribs or pick the chicken… then vote for your favourite.
New to Nanaimo, but celebrated across BC every summer!

Check out our visiting Ribbers plus Island craft beverages, local food vendors,
a community artisan market, Family Fun and non-stop entertainment —
R&B – Blues - Rock – Country -- over three afternoons and evenings.

Click here — Vendors, Artisans, Food Trucks, Artists’ Submissions -
we want to hear from you now!