Those looking for a wild ride can saddle up on the mechanical hog. Trophies will be distributed and the awarded rib cookers will have bragging rights for years.įood and drink will also be available for purchase, including Kernel’s Sweet Corn, Ben & Jerry’s® Ice Cream, lemonade and margaritas. Professional culinary and media personalities will also be judging the same ribs and sauces served to the public, awarding thousands in cash prizes to the top rib cookers. VIP packages are available and more information can be found soon at /ribfestĪttendees have the opportunity to purchase ribs from the ten rib cookers and vote in the Best of the Fest people’s choice award. The event runs Friday, July 28 from 5 p.m. Country music lovers won’t want to miss Little Texas and Lonestar on Sunday. and additional free entertainment throughout the day will be announced soon. On Saturday night, Ann Wilson performs at 8 p.m. On Friday night, Blind Melon takes the stage at 6 p.m. The Great Midwest Rib Fest has something for every music taste with free concerts each day. Synonymous with summer is music and dancing in the open air. In its fourth year, the outdoor festival will feature ten of the nation’s best rib cookers and free concerts-all part of Mystic Lake’s Silver Anniversary Summer celebration.
PRIOR LAKE – AP– Rounding out the summer’s top Twin Cities’ events will be The Great Midwest Rib Fest at Mystic Lake July 28 through 30.