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Mystic Lake Festival Grounds
The Great Midwest Rib Fest®
Tickets start at Free
- All ages
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!
- Thursday, June 25 | 4 PM – 10 PM
- Friday, June 26 | 4 PM – 10 PM
- Saturday, June 27 | 1 PM – 10 PM
Mystic Lake Festival Grounds
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW Prior Lake, MN 55372Thursday 6/25 – Saturday 6/27
Three Days of Ribs, Music and Fun
Thursday 6/25 – Saturday 6/27
Hog Heaven for Music Lovers
Get ready for three days of free concerts featuring Old Crow Medicine Show with Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors on June 25, Parmalee with Gabby Barrett on June 26 and Rick Springfield with The Suburbs on June 27. Thursday 6/25: Old Crow Medicine Show (8 PM) with opener Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors (6:30 PM). Friday 6/26: Parmalee (8:15 PM) with opener Gabby Barrett (6:45 PM). Saturday 6/27: Rick Springfield (8 PM) with opener The Suburbs (6:30 PM).
Thursday – Saturday
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! Judges: Jon Wipfli, Joy Summers, Justine Jones, Yia Vang and head judge Mike Brown. Professional judging takes place Thursday; winners are announced Saturday.
Saturday 6/27 | 4 PM
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.
All three days
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! More vendors: Ben & Jerry’s, Original Hockey Mom Brownies and Kernel’s Sweet Corn.
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Friday & Saturday Only
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The Great Midwest Rib Fest Faqs
- Shirts and shoes are required.
- Guests under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
- Chairs, blankets, pets, umbrellas, bikes, fireworks, firecrackers, coolers, and outside food and beverages are not allowed.
- Drugs, weapons and firearms are strictly prohibited at Mystic Lake.
- Must be 21+ to purchase alcohol; identification required.
- Guests engaged in disruptive behavior will be asked to leave the event.
- Mystic Lake does not recognize emotional support animals as service animals. Only trained service animals are permitted.
- Backpacks, purses and/or bags over 5” x 7” or clear bags that exceed 12” x 12” are not allowed.
- Empty, clear plastic bottles allowed. Metal water bottles prohibited.
- Signs larger than 8.5″ x 11″
- Battery packs of any kind
- Drones
- Weapons of any kind
- Illegal substances
- Outside beverages, including alcoholic beverages
- Backpacks, purses and/or bags over 5″ x 7″ or clear bags that exceed 12″ x 12″
- Professional video/audio recording equipment
- Professional still camera equipment with a detachable lens, tripods, zooms or commercial-use rigs
- GoPro® attachments like sticks or monopods
- Aerosol cans
- Fireworks and explosives
- Laser pointers
- Glass or cans of any kind
- Large chains or spiked jewelry
- Chairs and blankets
- Metal water bottles (empty, clear plastic bottles allowed)
No, chairs and blankets are not allowed in the free festival area.
No, coolers, picnic baskets, umbrellas, pets, outside food or beverages are not allowed in the free festival area. There will be food and beverages available for purchase.
Very close! It’s a short walk, just follow the sidewalk outside the bus entrance doors.
Yes, there will be a shuttle available in the overflow parking lot near Dakotah! Sport and Fitness.
Yes, however a legal parent or guardian must accompany you at all times.
No, smoking is not allowed inside the event area.
No, the event will go on rain or shine. There will be announcements made from the main stage and in the casino regarding the entertainment schedule should a delay or cancellation occur. If severe weather occurs, all guests will be directed inside the casino.
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