Nisswa Fall Festival & Smokin' Hot BBQ Challenge

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Name: Nisswa Fall Festival & Smokin' Hot BBQ Challenge
Date: September 16, 2023
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM CDT
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:
Nisswa ushers in fall with the 48th annual Nisswa Fall Festival on Saturday, September 16th. The 18th annual Smokin' Hot BBQ Challenge is also part of this annual fall tradition. Start your day with a pancake breakfast presented by the Nisswa Fire Department. You can participate in the medallion hunt and compete in the bean bag tournament. Head to Pioneer Village for KIDZONE, Fall Artisan & Crafters Market, music and more activities and memory making. 

The tantalizing smell of barbecued ribs wafts through town as teams compete in the Smokin' Hot BBQ Challenge. After ribs are judged, the public gets its chance to taste the creations. Live music throughout the day continues into the night with a live outdoor concert.
Event Media:
Location:
Downtown Nisswa
 
Date/Time Information:
Schedule of Events - Subject to Change
 

7:00am-10:00am    Nisswa Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

            Nisswa Fire Department

10:00am            First Medallion Hunt clue posted ($100 cash prize!)

           

12:00pm            Second Medallion Hunt clue posted

         

12:00pm-4:00pm    Babinski Foundation Adoption Event

            A&W

12:00pm-8:00pm    Beer Garden

            The Pickle Factory Parking Lot & Turtle Track

12:30pm            Cornhole Tournament Registration ($10 per person-2 person teams)

            Information Tent

1:00pm            Cornhole Tournament 

            Turtle Track

1:00pm-3:30pm        Live Music - Jack Franzen & The Muddy Water Band

            The Pickle Stage

2:00pm-4:00pm        BBQ Ticket Sales - $3 per rib or 2 for $5

            Ticket Tent

2:00pm            Final Medallion Hunt clue posted

 

4:00pm            Smokin’ Hot BBQ Contest judging (closed to public)

            Chamber of Commerce office

4:00pm-8:00pm        Live Music - The Southern Express Band

            The Pickle Stage

4:15pm            Smokin’ Hot BBQ Contest VIP Eating

            Party Time Rental VIP Tent

4:45pm            Smokin’ Hot BBQ General Eating

            Smokin’ Hot BBQ area

6:00pm            Smokin’ Hot BBQ Contest winners announced

            The Pickle Stage

Enjoy pretty good shopping, dining, treats, activities and more throughout Nisswa!

 
Contact Information:
Nisswa Chamber of Commerce, 218-963-2620
Fees/Admission:
BBQ Team - $150

VIP Tickets will be on sale September 1st!
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