Events

Our three main fundraisers provide members with the opportunity to volunteer their time for worthy causes. These events have proven to be highly successful and with the help of sponsors, donors and the St. Catharines community, we are able to reach our fundraising goals to support worthwhile projects both locally and globally.

St. Catharines Rotary RibFest
The Rotary Ribfest, Niagara’s biggest and best summer festival and one of our major fundraisers takes place every Civic Holiday weekend (first weekend in August) in Montebello Park, St. Catharines. Attended annually by approximately 5,000 visitors, the RibFest is built around a number of "ribbers" from the US and Canada who sell thousands of pounds of ribs and chicken. Admission to the park is free and the event also includes live music, a large area with activities for kids as well as a number of crafters and vendors. 
 
A core committee of about twenty Rotarians take on roles such as Entertainment, Sponsorship, Site, Marketing and Promotion and Vendors. As a major fundraiser for our club, all Rotarians are asked to assist either before the event or as a volunteer at the event. This is a fun community event which raises the awareness of Rotary in the region and raises an average of $85,000 annually to support our Rotary projects both locally & around the world. 
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Golf Tournament
Golf Tournament
 

For more than 50 years, the Rotary Club of St. Catharines has supported Niagara Children's Centre — and each year, our annual charity golf tournament is one of the most meaningful ways we do it. To date, the tournament has raised more than $400,000 for the Centre, funding programs, specialized equipment, and services that improve the lives of children and families across Niagara.

That commitment goes back to the very beginning. The Rotary Club was one of the Centre's charter members, playing a key role in formally establishing it in 1964 and contributing to its first capital campaign. Since then, the Club has supported building expansions and continued to invest in the Centre's growth — a partnership built over generations.

This year, we're proud to present the event in partnership with CAA Niagara, with proceeds also benefiting Distress Centre Niagara.

2026 Rotary–CAA Niagara Charity Golf Tournament Monday, May 25, 2026 | Lookout Point Country Club, Fonthill

 

The day begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and driving range access, followed by a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. The evening wraps up at 6:30 p.m. with dinner, a silent auction, and a community program. Sponsorship opportunities are available at the Gold, Silver, and Hole Sponsor levels.

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Rotary Auction Niagara
The Rotary Clubs of Niagara are proud to bring you a NEWLY Re-Branded Auction. All funds raised go to support good causes and projects within the Niagara region and around the world.  This year event takes place November 22nd through to December 2025.
Official Rotary Auction Niagara Site: RotaryAuctionNiagara.ca
 
Bidder Registration is to be announced.
Viewing begins Nov 20
Bidding is from Nov 27 - Dec 7.
 
Thanks to the generosity and community-minded spirit of local businesses, each of the participating Rotary clubs receive donations of a great variety of items and gift certificates that the community is encouraged to bid on online. 
 
Contributions and proceeds from the auction make local community projects possible.  Last year, with generous support from the community, the Rotary Club of St. Catharines raised more than $70,000!