The Great Midwest Rib Fest World Rib-Eating Championship

Location: Prior Lake, MN
Date: 07-26-2025

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Ribs, Records, and Revelry: The Great Midwest Rib Fest World Rib Eating Championship Returns!
Got an appetite for adrenaline (or delicious ribs)? Then mark your bibs—and your calendars—for Saturday, July 26th, 2025, when Mystic Lake Casino plays host to the finger-lickin’, meat-stackin’, belt-bustin’ spectacle that is The Great Midwest Rib Fest World Rib Eating Championship. This isn’t just competitive eating—it’s an all-out rib revolution.

Meat the Moment
Prepare for twelve smoky, saucy, carnivorous minutes where top-ranked eaters will face off against mountains of mouthwatering ribs. Last year, James Webb threw down an incredible 8.1 pounds to take home the hardware—this year, challengers are sharpening their incisors and bringing the heat. Who will chew their way into the record books next?

Eleven Years of BBQ Glory—and Counting
Celebrating more than a decade of rib-fueled fun, The Great Midwest Rib Fest is where elite pitmasters serve up the finest ribs in the land, and the world’s best eaters chase glory (and maybe a few antacids). It’s a feast for the senses and a celebration of sauce, smoke, and stomach stamina.

Don’t Just Watch—Feast Your Eyes
Whether you're a die-hard eating fan, a backyard BBQ enthusiast, or just in it for the messy, meaty madness, this is the event of the summer. July 26th is your date with delicious destiny—come for the ribs, stay for the drama, and witness greatness, one bite at a time.

$4,000 Total Prize Purse
🥇 1st - $2,000
🥈 2nd - $1,000
🥉 3rd - $600
🏅 4th - $300
🏅 5th - $100

The contest will take place at 2:00 PM CT on Saturday, July 26th 2025, at The Great Midwest Rib Fest, held in the Dolan Lot at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372!

ABOUT MYSTIC LAKE CASINO HOTEL®
Owned and operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is the premier gaming facility in the Midwest. Mystic Lake® creates original and exciting entertainment experiences for its guests with gaming, distinctive bars and restaurants, indoor and outdoor concert venues, unique special events, and luxurious accommodations, all just 25 minutes southwest of Minneapolis/Saint Paul. In 2018, Mystic Lake opened Mystic Lake Center®, a new event space and hotel tower. Offering state-of-the-art technology, this 70,000-square-foot venue hosts groups of all sizes for conferences, expos, weddings and other events. With 766 new and renovated modern hotel rooms, Mystic Lake is one of the largest hotels in the Twin Cities area.

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ABOUT THE GREAT MIDWEST RIB FEST®
It’s Summer at the Lake and that means time for The Great Midwest Rib Fest! Mystic Lake® is proud to host this three-day extravaganza filled with mouthwatering ribs and scrumptious sides from some of the top pitmasters in the country. But that's not all—there's also a star-studded lineup of free outdoor concerts to keep you entertained all weekend long. Don’t miss out on the ultimate summer festival, packed with fun, food and music!

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*All applicants must be 18 years of age or older and fully acknowledge and understand the inherent dangers and risks associated with participating in an eating contest. The applicant further acknowledges and understands that the MLE/IFOCE coordinates with event sponsor(s) to select and approve eligible participants, and that the MLE/IFOCE shall decide, at its sole discretion, whether an applicant is eligible to participate in any eating event, and/or related activities. The MLE/IFOCE may revoke an applicant's eligibility to participate in the eating contest, or related activities, at any time, for any reason, at its sole discretion. The MLE/IFOCE and the event sponsors reserve the right, at any time, to change any and all details concerning the event, including, e.g., time, duration, location and prize structure.