With four of Minnesota’s biggest attractions just four miles apart, there’s fun around every bend. Visit Mystic Lake in RiverSouth-Land of Big Fun! RiverSouth℠ is a joint public-private collaboration promoting premier entertainment destinations just from Minneapolis. Located 25 minutes southwest of Minneapolis/St. Mystic Lake® offers gaming, three lively bars, exceptional dining at seven restaurants, headline performers, unique special events and luxurious accommodations. Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, the premier gaming facility in the Midwest, continually creates new, fun and exciting entertainment experiences for its guests. THE GREAT MIDWEST RIB FEST BARBECUE CONTESTANTS Guests must be at least 18 to attend the indoor afterparties on Friday and Saturday night. Guests must be 18 to gamble and 21 to purchase or consume alcohol. Additional vendors will serve sides, desserts and drinks. near Dakotah Meadows RV Park and the hotel entrance.ĭETAILS: This free festival is open to all ages. LOCATION: The festival will take place outside Mystic Lake in the parking area off Mystic Lake Blvd. For more details and a complete schedule of events visit /midwestribfest. featuring live entertainment and specialty drinks. Headliners on the iHeartMedia stage are Diamond Rio on Friday night, Survivor on Saturday night and Arch Allies on Sunday afternoon.Īfter the festival gates close on Friday and Saturday night, the fun moves inside for afterparties until 1 a.m.

Music lovers will want to mark their calendars for free concerts by local and national acts. Attendees will also be able to vote for their favorite ribs and sauce by casting a ballot for the Best of the Fest people’s choice award.Īrt enthusiasts will enjoy The Great Midwest Art Fest, featuring artists specializing in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, photography, watercolors and wood. Professional culinary and media personalities will be judging the same ribs that are served to the public. The Great Midwest Rib Fest will feature ten rib cookers competing for thousands in cash prizes and bragging rights for winning this esteemed event. The event runs Friday, July 22 from 5 to 10 p.m. The outdoor festival will feature some of the nation’s best rib cookers, The Great Midwest Art Fest and free concerts-all part of Hot Summer Fun at Mystic Lake. PRIOR LAKE – J– Rib, art and music lovers won’t want to miss all the fun when The Great Midwest Rib Fest returns to Mystic Lake July 22 through 24.

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