Summer sizzles as The Great Midwest Rib Fest returns to Mystic Lake with three days of food, music and fun. Get ready for outdoor concerts by Sawyer Brown, Blues Traveler and Hanson, mouthwatering ribs and more at summer’s ultimate pig-nic! 

HOG HEAVEN FOR MUSIC LOVERS 

Experience three days of unforgettable memories under the sun with free concerts by iconic artists.

THURSDAY, JULY 24
Headliner: Sawyer Brown
Opener: Deana Carter

FRIDAY, JULY 25
Headliner: Blues Traveler
Opener: Spin Doctors

SATURDAY, JULY 26
Headliner: Hanson
Opener: Plain White T’s

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 cash!

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!

July 26, 2025

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.

Free Admission 

Date: July 24-26, 2025

Time:
July 24 & 25, 2025 from 4:00pm to 10:00pm
July 26, 2025 from 11:00am to 10:00pm

Location: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard, Prior Lake, MN 55372

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