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.
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! 

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.