Rib Rodeo
Hero image — London Ribfest photograph to be supplied
[Dates]  ·  North of London, Ontario

Rib
Rodeo

Barrel racing, some of the best barbecue in Ontario, rides for the kids, and three days of camping.

Women's barrel racing open

In support of women with breast cancer.

In memory of
Ruby Hillier

Fletcher Hillier's grandmother, who died of breast cancer in 2026.

About the Women's Open
The pot

A portion of the gate goes directly to the riders.

The more people who come, the more prize money is on the table.

Our goal is to maximize the pot based on the number of people who attend. We want as many people as possible to enjoy this event — that's why the price is set at a reasonably low number.

Estimated pot · [Year]
[Pot opens when entries do]
Grows with attendance
100%
Of rider entry feesEvery entry dollar goes into the pot.
+
Sponsor boostersAdded to individual pots by sponsors.
20%
Of gate proceedsEvery ticket sold adds to the prize money.
The weekend

Four things are going on.

Riders

Racing

Barrel racing in four divisions, each paying its own places. 100% of entry fees go back out as prize money.

All weekend

Food

Ribs, chicken, brisket and pulled pork, cooked on site by teams off the ribfest circuit. Bands in the evening.

Under 12 free

Family

Rides and an inflatable village on the grounds all weekend. One wristband, unlimited rides, all day.

Three days

Camping

Tent sites $85 and trailer sites $250 for the weekend. Gated and staffed, with security across the grounds overnight.

Organized by
Fletcher Hillier
Operations manager, London Ribfest
Operations manager, London Food Festival
Operations manager, London Children's Festival