Nisswa Fall Festival & Smokin' Hot BBQ Challenge
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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.
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Date and Time
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM CDT
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!
Fees/Admission
BBQ Team - $150
VIP Tickets will be on sale September 1st!
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Contact Information
Nisswa Chamber of Commerce, 218-963-2620
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