Esquimalt Ribfest with Ferry

ESQUIMALT RIBFEST PACKAGES ARE BACK — September 11 - 13, 2026! Indulge in a feast of ribs at the 13th annual Esquimalt Ribfest! World-famous ribbers compete to win over your taste buds – you be the judge of their cooking! With a variety of flavors and secret recipes, prepare yourself for the ultimate palate sensation. Pair your succulent meat with local craft beers and ciders including Driftwood Brewery, Lighthouse Brewing and Merridale Cider. Plus, be sure to check out Ribfest’s live entertainment all day long!

Option 1: The Taster Package — From $79 USD per person
The Taster Package Includes:
- Round trip, walk-on ferry fare
- Transportation between the Victoria terminal and Esquimalt Ribfest
- One half rack of pork ribs, half pulled pork and two sides from your choice of any rib vendor at the festival*
*The sides will per rib vendor. 

Option 2: Feast Mode Package — $20 USD upgrade per person
Feast Mode Package Includes:
- Round trip, walk-on ferry fare
- Transportation between the Victoria terminal and Esquimalt Ribfest
- VIP seating in the Blue Buffalo Saloon — No waiting in line ups!
- All inclusive food from all six ribbers, including pork ribs, chicken and various sides
- All inclusive drinks from Blue Buffalo Saloon beer, cider, wine and non alcoholic vendors
Your Blue Buffalo Saloon pass will give you access to the VIP area from 11:00am to 1:30pm.

Please Note: Ribfest packages MUST be booked over the phone. Please call our packaging department at 877-386-2202 for more information or to book.

You must catch the 8:20am sailing from Port Angeles to take advantage of the complimentary Ribfest shuttle. The shuttle will depart in front of our Victoria terminal at 10:45am. The shuttle will depart Ribfest at 1:45pm and 3:45pm to return to our Victoria terminal.

If you choose to take the 12:45pm sailing, you must find your own way to Ribfest. Ribfest is located about a 15 minute drive from our Victoria terminal, which is about a $15 CAD taxi ride.

Day Trip Itinerary
7:50am: Arrive at the Port Angeles terminal.
8:20am: Depart from Port Angeles.
9:50am: Arrive in Victoria and go through Canada Customs. If you are staying overnight, you can store your bags at the hotel you booked, and walk back to the Victoria terminal to board the shuttle to Ribfest.
10:45am: Shuttle departs from our Victoria terminal to Ribfest.
11:00am: Arrive at Ribfest.
1:45pm: The first shuttle departs from Ribfest back to our Victoria terminal. This shuttle will get you back in time for the 3:00pm departure back to Port Angeles.
2:10pm: Arrive in Victoria, and go through Customs before boarding the 3:00pm departure, or choose to explore downtown Victoria until the 7:30pm departure. If you are catching the 3:00pm sailing, please be back at the terminal by 2:30pm for Customs. 
3:45pm: The second (and last shuttle) departs from Ribfest back to our Victoria terminal.
4:10pm: Arrive in downtown Victoria, and explore at your leisure.
7:00pm: Arrive at the Victoria terminal and go through US Customs.
7:30pm: Depart from Victoria.
9:00pm: Arrive in Port Angeles and go through a quick US Customs check.

*If you miss the Ribfest shuttle (or want to stay at Ribfest longer!), it is your responsibility to find your way back to downtown Victoria. Taxis between Ribfest and our Victoria terminal will cost about $15 CAD one way.