The Great Midwest Rib Fest is a three-day festival, attracting over 35,000 visitors. This festival is not just about tantalizing your taste buds with the best ribs in the country, but also about enjoying live music, having fun, and contributing to the environment. Come watch some of the best pitmasters in the nation complete for cash prizes while jamming to tunes.
The Great Midwest Rib Fest takes place at the Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minnesota. It is a haven for meat lovers and music enthusiasts, with top rib cookers from across the nation competing for bragging rights and cash prizes. But beyond the food and music, the Rib Fest has a larger goal: a commitment to environmental responsibility.
Each day features free outdoor concerts by national and local acts.
2024 Featured Artists: John Michael Montgomery • War • Five For Fighting • Hannah Dasher • Average White Bread • Letters To Cleo