PRIOR LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) – Rick Springfield has been announced as the Saturday night headliner during a weekend of barbecue, music and competition as part of The Great Midwest Rib Fest at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel.
Great Midwest Rib Fest at Mystic Lake
Music fans can catch Old Crow Medicine Show and Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors on Thursday, while Gabby Barrett and Parmalee take the stage Friday. The Suburbs will perform on Saturday before Springfield.
Why you should care:
Votes will then be tallied for their favorite ribs in the “Best of the Fest” people's choice award. A panel of James Beard award-winning chefs and local media personalities, led by Mike Brown of Travail, will judge the ribs and sauces, with prizes awarded Saturday afternoon.
The World Rib Eating Championship
The World Rib Eating Championship will take place at 4 p.m. Saturday, challenging competitors to beat the current world record of 13.76 pounds of pork meat eaten in 12 minutes.
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