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Thursday, July 24 • 4 PM – 10 PM
Friday, July 25 • 4 PM – 10 PM
Saturday, July 26 • 11 AM – 10 PM

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! 

 

Get ready for FREE Outdoor Concerts

Sawyer Brown & Deana Carter

THURSDAY, JULY 24

Headliner: Sawyer Brown
Opener: Deana Carter

Sawyer Brown
For over four decades, Sawyer Brown has made their mark in the music industry. The band is composed of Mark Miller, Gregg “Hobie” Hubbard, Joe “Curly" Smyth and Shayne Hill. They have released 18 studio albums and have charted over 50 times on the Hot Country Songs chart with three No. 1 singles, including “Step That Step,” “Some Girls Do” and “Thank God for You.” Their sound is largely defined by country pop and rock music influences and has been shaped through collaborations with artists such as Randy Scruggs, Joe Bonsall and Mac McAnally.  

Deana Carter
Nashville native Deana Carter took the industry and fans by storm with her wildly successful multi-Platinum debut album “Did I Shave My Legs For This?” The album climbed to the top of both the country and pop charts with three No. 1 singles in a row, including “Strawberry Wine,” “We Danced Anyway” and “How Do I Get There.” With eight albums under her belt, Carter explores many subjects commonly shared over a quaint dinner, afternoon coffee or a sunny day hike with a good friend.

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Blues Traveler & Spin Doctors

FRIDAY, JULY 25

Headliner: Blues Traveler
Opener: Spin Doctors

Blues Traveler
Over an illustrious career, Blues Traveler has played over 2,000 live shows in front of more than 30 million people. They have released 14 studio albums, four of which have gone Gold, three Platinum and one six-times Platinum. Their hit “Run-Around” was the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history and earned the band a Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. They have been featured on “Saturday Night Live” and “Austin City Limits” and have the record for the most appearances of any artist on “The Late Show with David Letterman.” 

Spin Doctors
The Spin Doctors’ first album in 12 years is at once a bold leap for a legendary band and the sound of a group truly revitalized. “Face Full of Cake” finds the alt-rock veterans in top form with an abundance of hooks in their arsenal and the warm, funky sound that longtime fans have come to expect from them. With new bassist Jack Daley in tow, it’s impossible not to catch the thrilling feeling that this 35-year strong-and-running crew is, despite their wealth of experience, just getting started.

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Hanson & Plain White T's

SATURDAY, JULY 26

Headliner: Hanson
Opener: Plain White T’s

Hanson
Hanson has made a significant mark in music, skyrocketing to fame in 1997 with their international smash single “MMMBop.” They followed it up with a long line of hits and multiple Grammy nominations, racking up over 16 million album sales. Brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson also started an independent record label, launched a campaign to combat poverty, crafted a signature pale ale (Mmmhops) and maintained a strong connection with fans all around the globe.

Plain White T’s
Since emerging in 1997, Chicago quartet Plain White T's have remained visible and viable with unforgettable pop rock anthems that take up real estate in your brain for months at a time. They have amassed over 2.7 billion total streams and have collected several Platinum and Gold certifications. Their signature single “Hey There Delilah” went quadruple Platinum, topped the Billboard Hot 100 and earned two Grammy nominations for Song of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. They have appeared in the “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” “Sesame Street,” “iCarly” and “90210.” 

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HOG HEAVEN FOR MUSIC LOVERS

THURSDAY 7/24 – SATURDAY 7/26

Experience three days of unforgettable memories under the sun with free concerts by iconic artists like Sawyer Brown on Thursday, July 24, Blues Traveler on Friday, July 25, and Hanson on Saturday, July 26! 

THE HEAT IS ON: TOP PITMASTERS BRING THEIR BEST BBQ

THURSDAY 7/24 – SATURDAY 7/26

Sink your teeth into delicious fall-off-the-bone ribs while award-winning pitmasters compete for bragging rights and over $19,000 cash!

The Great Midwest Rib Fest - Eating Contest

THE GREAT MIDWEST RIB FEST WORLD RIB EATING CHAMPIONSHIP

SATURDAY 7/26 | 2 PM

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. 

PIG OUT

THURSDAY 7/24 – SATURDAY 7/26

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! 

 
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Show the Mystic Slots app on your phone at the App Giveaway tent for a FREE gift! Don’t have our app yet? Download it today! 

 

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