Name: Thunder Bay Ribfest 2026
Start: 2026-08-29T15:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-29T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Thunder City Speedway

August 2026
Anishinaabe Keeshigun

Aug 23 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Anishinaabe Keeshigun

Fort William Historical Park 1350 King Rd. Thunder Bay ON, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Arts and Heritage

Anishinaabe Keeshigun August 22 and 23, 2026 Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free Event Celebrate First Nations culture at Fort William Historical Park! Join us for a free weekend filled with entertainment, hands-on activities and demonstrations that highlight Anishinaabe culture, traditions, language, and technology. This year’s event will […]
Dawson Diner Monday Night Cruise-In

Aug 24 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Dawson Diner Monday Night Cruise-In

Dawson Diner 1889 Dawson Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Arts and Heritage

New 2026 Event: Dawson Diner Monday Night Cruise-In! Starting May 25th, join us Monday nights from 6:30pm to 8pm for the Dawson Diner Monday Night Cruise-In! Hosted by the Lakehead Antique Car Club (LACC) and Dawson Diner, it's the perfect way to kick off your week. (Weather permitting). Come out to enjoy a BBQ, ice […]
Tuesday Group Run

Aug 25 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesday Group Run

Boulevard Lake 400 Lyon Blvd W, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Walks and Runs

No matter your speed or your fitness level, you're welcome to join a friendly group of local runners for a 5k run (or run/walk) around Boulevard Lake.
Thunder City Speedway Race Night

Aug 26 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm Thunder City Speedway Race Night

Thunder City Speedway 3250 Ontario-130, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Sports

We are excited to announce the 2026 Thunder City Speedway Season Schedule!
Thunder Bay Ribfest 2026

Aug 27 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Thunder Bay Ribfest 2026

Thunder City Speedway 3250 Ontario-130, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Concerts, Music and Dance

Thunder Bay, we’re back! Join us August 27th - 30th for 4 days of award-winning BBQ, live music, family fun, and great vibes!Bring your friends and your appetite -we can’t wait to see you! FREE ADMISSION Follow Thunder Bay Ribfest for updates and event information.
Harbourfest

Aug 27 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Children and Youth

Harbourfest, a beloved community festival from the 90s, is returning to Red River Road this summer. Hosted by the Waterfront District BIA, the event aims to bring the community together, support local businesses, and showcase the continued growth and vibrancy of the downtown waterfront area. This exciting celebration will feature live music, family-friendly games and […]
LIVE Open Mic Comedy Thursdays

Aug 27 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm LIVE Open Mic Comedy Thursdays

Campfire Comedy 117 Cumberland Street North, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada, Thunder Bay, CA-ON, Canada

Comedy

Get ready for weekly laughs at one of Canada's finest comedy clubs located at 117 Cumberland St N featuring touring comedians and rising stars EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT! ▪ Doors: 7PM ▪ Sign-Ups: 7:30PM ▪ Show: 8-10PM 🚫NO COVER🚫 Open to newcomers and comedy veterans alike. You can sign-up to perform or simply watch as amateur […]
Tumblestone Music and Art Festival

Aug 28 - Aug 29

Gorham on, Canada

The Tumblestone Collective is a volunteer-driven community of artists and musicians committed to celebrating and elevating music and the arts in the Thunder Bay region through our flagship event, the Tumblestone Festival. What began in 2011 as a backyard pig roast with friends and family has grown into one of the area’s most beloved cultural […]
Thunder Bay Ribfest 2026

Aug 28 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Thunder Bay Ribfest 2026

Thunder City Speedway 3250 Ontario-130, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Concerts, Music and Dance

Thunder Bay, we’re back! Join us August 27th - 30th for 4 days of award-winning BBQ, live music, family fun, and great vibes!Bring your friends and your appetite -we can’t wait to see you! FREE ADMISSION Follow Thunder Bay Ribfest for updates and event information.
End of Summer Comedy Showcase

Aug 28 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm End of Summer Comedy Showcase

Campfire Comedy 117 Cumberland Street North, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada, Thunder Bay, CA-ON, Canada

Comedy

Wrap up the season with an unforgettable night of live stand-up comedy at Campfire Comedy! Featuring Thunder Bay's rising comedians, returning audience favourites, and special feature act Renee C, a Toronto-based comedian originally from Thunder Bay, this showcase brings together an incredible lineup of talent for one last big night of laughs before summer comes […]
End of Summer Comedy Showcase

Aug 28 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm End of Summer Comedy Showcase

Campfire Comedy 117 Cumberland Street North, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada, Thunder Bay, CA-ON, Canada

Comedy

Wrap up the season with an unforgettable night of live stand-up comedy at Campfire Comedy! Featuring Thunder Bay's rising comedians, returning audience favourites, and special feature act Renee C, a Toronto-based comedian originally from Thunder Bay, this showcase brings together an incredible lineup of talent for one last big night of laughs before summer comes […]
Thunder Bay Ribfest 2026

Aug 29 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Thunder Bay Ribfest 2026

Thunder City Speedway 3250 Ontario-130, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Concerts, Music and Dance

Thunder Bay, we’re back! Join us August 27th - 30th for 4 days of award-winning BBQ, live music, family fun, and great vibes!Bring your friends and your appetite -we can’t wait to see you! FREE ADMISSION Follow Thunder Bay Ribfest for updates and event information.

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August 2026

Anishinaabe Keeshigun

Dawson Diner Monday Night Cruise-In

Tuesday Group Run

Thunder City Speedway Race Night

Thunder Bay Ribfest 2026

Harbourfest

LIVE Open Mic Comedy Thursdays

Tumblestone Music and Art Festival

Thunder Bay Ribfest 2026

End of Summer Comedy Showcase

End of Summer Comedy Showcase

Thunder Bay Ribfest 2026

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