The Great Midwest Rib Fest
Schedule
Thu Jun 25 2026 at 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
2400 MYSTIC LAKE BLVD, Prior Lake, MN, United States, Minnesota 55372 | Prior Lake, MN
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FREE ALL-AGES ADMISSIONThursday, June 25 | 4 PM – 10 PM
Friday, June 26 | 4 PM – 10 PM
Saturday, June 27 | 1 PM – 10 PM
The ribs are hot, the drinks are cold and the music is free during The Great Midwest Rib Fest! Come see award-winning pitmasters competing for thousands in prizes. Get ready for three days of outdoor concerts at summer's ultimate pig-nic!
HOG HEAVEN FOR MUSIC LOVERS
Get ready for three days of free concerts featuring Old Crow Medicine Show and Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors June 25, Gabby Barrett and Parmalee June 26, and Cheap Trick June 27.
THE HEAT IS ON: TOP PITMASTERS BRING THEIR BEST BBQ
Sink your teeth into delicious fall-off-the-bone ribs while award-winning pitmasters compete for bragging rights and over $19,000 in cash prizes!
THE GREAT MIDWEST RIB FEST WORLD RIB EATING CHAMPIONSHIP
Watch renowned competitive eaters do their best to demolish a mountain of pork meat! See if anyone can beat the World Record of 13.76 pounds in just 12 minutes.
PIG OUT
In addition to the world’s best ribs, you’ll also find beverage tents, Kernel’s Sweet Corn, Original Hockey Mom Brownies, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and more!
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Where is it happening?
2400 MYSTIC LAKE BLVD, Prior Lake, MN, United States, Minnesota 55372Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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