{"event":{"title":"Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show","slug":"downtown-kitchener-ribfest-craft-beer-show-43523","summary":"Annual free-admission Downtown Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show at Victoria Park featuring barbecued ribs and chicken, Ontario craft beer, ciders and cocktails, live entertainment, and a Kids Fun Zone. Presented by Nedlaw Roofs; gate donations support The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. 2027 marks the 24th year. Hours: Fri–Sat noon–10pm, Sun noon–7pm.","schedule":{"startDate":"2027-07-16T12:00:00.000Z","endDate":"2027-07-18T12:00:00.000Z","dateDisplay":"July 16, 2027 — July 18, 2027","timeDisplay":"12:00 PM – 6:00 PM","display":"July 16, 2027 — July 18, 2027 · 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM","times":{"label":"12:00 PM – 6:00 PM","unverified":false}},"venue":{"name":"Victoria Park","slug":"victoria-park-kitchener-kitchener-ca","city":"Kitchener","stateProvince":"Ontario"},"categories":["Food & Beverage","Agriculture & Food","Community"],"tags":["festival","food","craft beer","consumer"],"websiteUrl":"https://kitchenerribandbeerfest.com/","verification":{"lastVerifiedAt":"2026-09-29T13:02:23.586Z","label":"Verified"},"url":"https://cantonshare.com/events/downtown-kitchener-ribfest-craft-beer-show-43523","eventStatus":"scheduled","eventAttendanceMode":"offline","sourceUrl":"https://kitchenerribandbeerfest.com/"}}