01 Jun Win Tickets to the Magic City Ribfest featuring Hairball & Kat Perkins!
Have you heard about the Magic City Ribfest?!
This Smokin’ Start to Summer, held at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds, will not only be featuring some delicious BBQ, but live music on the 4Bears Casino Stage nightly, including: Even5 on Thursday, June 18th, Hairball on Friday, June 19th and Kat Perkins, Saturday June 20th.
Looking to bring the entire family? Will a sandbox filled with 50 ton of sand and 10 giant bounce castles keep the kids busy while you enjoy your second…or even third helping of BBQ?
We want to bring you to Minot to experience our 1st EVER Magic City Ribfest! How does a two-night stay in a hotel and two season passes to Ribfest sound? This includes your daily admission for all 4-days of Ribfest, giving you access to all the BBQ, all the music, all the Minot you can handle! (The hotel nights will be valid only on Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th.)
To enter the contest, simply leave a comment on the blog – tell us what has got you the most excited for the Magic City Ribfest!
UPDATE: Winners have been selected. Make sure to check your email to see if you were a lucky winner! Thank you for participating…hope to see you at Ribfest!
Sheri
Posted at 18:24h, 01 JuneI think I am most excited about the yummy ribs! Hope to attend the Ribfest!! Please enter me in the contest!
Tanis Chalmers
Posted at 18:34h, 01 JuneSounds Yummy!
Gail feser
Posted at 18:36h, 01 JuneLove minot!!
J. E. Dickson
Posted at 18:36h, 01 JuneFantastic BBQ in the Magic City of Minot…everything is to like!
Mae and Dennis
Posted at 18:40h, 01 JuneThe ribs, the music, the fun! Can’t wait to win, thanks
Karen
Posted at 18:40h, 01 JuneThe ribs!
Roberta J
Posted at 18:42h, 01 JuneOur family always enjoys our stays in Minot because there is always so much to do. Especially love the summer fair and Norst Fest.
warren
Posted at 18:43h, 01 JuneI am most excited about the BBQ!!!! I am going to eat tons, then sleep off the meat sweats, then eat some more!
Heather Denolf
Posted at 18:44h, 01 JuneA weekend away from home?
Two nights in a Minot Hotel?
Two passes to the Rib Fest?
Live Music from Hairball and Kat Perkins?
BBQ Ribs?
How could we NOT to excited about Rib Fest????
Rick shaw
Posted at 18:44h, 01 JuneBest ribs errvrr
Carlo
Posted at 18:46h, 01 JuneEasy, reading about all the food that will be there has my mouth drooling!
Jason Nicurity
Posted at 18:47h, 01 JuneGood old American barbecue!!
Peter Gerlinger
Posted at 18:47h, 01 JuneGreat moments are born from great opportunities…..that’s what we have here tonight boys (at Ribfest)……. that’s what we’ve earned here!!!
Sheri Robb
Posted at 18:47h, 01 JuneI am from out of the area, and have never heard about the Ribfest before,
sound like a blast!
William John
Posted at 18:48h, 01 JuneSounds deliouse
Dianne
Posted at 18:50h, 01 JuneWould love to come visit
Rhonda Loughren
Posted at 18:55h, 01 Junewould love to get away from: making my bed & cooking!
Kevin
Posted at 19:04h, 01 JuneWho don’t love BBQ ??? Sounds like a very delish time !!!
Hope I win!!!!!
Christy Hook
Posted at 19:05h, 01 JuneThe food has me most excited!!
Randi Morton
Posted at 19:05h, 01 JuneI would say a get away and great food would be the highlights!
Krystin
Posted at 19:05h, 01 JuneCan adults use the bouncy castles?? If so that’s what I’m most excited for!! Haha
Dave Bahsler
Posted at 19:09h, 01 JuneThis sounds like a great event! Free tickets would be a super birthday present, a fun weekend away, and a great start to summer.
Heathe
Posted at 19:11h, 01 JuneThe Joy of doing something new and exciting!
Carrie
Posted at 19:15h, 01 JuneCan’t wait to hear the entertainment!,
Jennifer
Posted at 19:17h, 01 JuneMmmmmm ribs sounds like a good day to me where ribs ate involved!!!
B.W. Carlisle
Posted at 19:18h, 01 JuneWe enjoy visiting Minot several times each year (we live in Manitoba). Very interested to hear of the “Ribfest” and would like to attend! Thanx! B.W.
melanie beard
Posted at 19:18h, 01 JuneI have never been to the Ribfest and it looks very interesting. The entertainment sounds wonderful.
Brenda H.
Posted at 19:19h, 01 JuneThanks for this chance to win! My hubby will be most excited about the BBQ, and I just need to get away for a FUN weekend!
Tim
Posted at 19:19h, 01 JuneThe greatest thing about Ribfest is the music , great food , and doing a little shopping at the great stores in Minot. If I win 2 nights accommodations it would even be better.
Thank you from your Canadian friend
Glenda Hoffart
Posted at 19:21h, 01 JuneGREAT food, GREAT Music, AWSOME people and lots of fun!!!
E. Dickson
Posted at 19:25h, 01 JuneMusic in Minot in the summer…complimented with ribs and company…best thing!
Colleen
Posted at 19:28h, 01 JuneMy husband loves ribs and good music. This would be a great Father’s Day gift. Thank you for putting on a wonderful event in Minot.
Tara
Posted at 19:29h, 01 JuneWould love to see Hairball and Kat!!
Sounds like a great time.
Brandon Kerr
Posted at 19:29h, 01 JuneI am definately most excited about the BBQ nothing better than BBQ’ed food.
kyle m
Posted at 19:38h, 01 Junenever been to rib fest
if I won 2 free night
I WOULD GO
Judy & Dale lidster
Posted at 19:40h, 01 JuneHave been going to Minot since early 60’s mainly for the Minot Retriever club , retriever trials , one of the best events on the circuit. Not that long ago ,we found it difficult to get lodging, however many new places have opened . We are ready to come again , give us a reason…
Darr
Posted at 19:41h, 01 JuneMinot! Ribs! Great entertainment! What wouldn’t I be excited about?!!
Karen Seiferling
Posted at 19:46h, 01 JuneMy husband and I absolutely love going to Minot! Very fun place. The chance to go to the RibFest would just be an added adventure. Add live music to that and I’d be in heaven! Also while we are there we can stock up on Mr & Mrs T’s Bloody Mary Mix. We can’t get it where we live….lol
Rib on! Rib on! Rib on!
Tracy Faith
Posted at 19:53h, 01 JuneI am excited about Kat Perkins!
Sheila Klyne
Posted at 19:57h, 01 JuneWould be awesome just to experience the whole weekend at rib fest
gordon legge
Posted at 19:58h, 01 Junenever been to rib fest, had never heard of it until now but would like to be there and join in the festivities
cindy tokar
Posted at 20:03h, 01 JuneCan’t wait to enjoy minot. Rib fest. Sounds fabulous. Incredible city wonderful ppl and ribs. Really!! Sounds to good to be true.
Debbie Walker
Posted at 20:06h, 01 JuneI would love to attend Ribfest……….. love ribs soooooo much.Shopping
in Minot rocks also.
Anita Stade
Posted at 20:06h, 01 JuneYou had me at “Ribs”.
Linda Wotton
Posted at 20:07h, 01 JuneI love coming down to Minot to see our US friends and enjoying rib fest would seal the deal!
dawn
Posted at 20:08h, 01 JuneWe have been to Minot and love it. Many nice restaurants. But never had the pleasure of BBQ.
This would be a great weekend get away, which hubby deserves. Father’s day would be extra special.. Even if it’s late lol
Marieke
Posted at 20:14h, 01 JuneLooking forward to lots of fun for the whole family! 🙂
Marilyn
Posted at 20:21h, 01 JuneHave not been to Minot in a few years and really look forward to visiting this summer. Got lots of great information at the Brandon Home Show in April.
Shirley Paul
Posted at 20:24h, 01 JuneI absolutely Loooooooooove RIBS. !!!!!!
Shirley Paul
Posted at 20:25h, 01 JuneI absolutely looooooooooooove ribs !!!!
shaun
Posted at 20:29h, 01 JuneLots of tasty rib good music and meeting new people
Niamh
Posted at 20:37h, 01 JuneWe have never been before and I think my family would love the experience. The family that eats ribs together stays together!!!!
Charlene Runtz
Posted at 20:44h, 01 JuneI think what could be better than spending a smokin’ awesome weekend in Minot enjoying the best BBQ in the land while experiencing the smokin’ hot hospitality of Minot :)We love Minot <3
Diane
Posted at 20:52h, 01 JuneMa:)rk me down as being excited about the entire Ribfest!!!
Lynda Demanski
Posted at 20:54h, 01 JuneLove visiting Minot. Shopping is great and do is the city. December 3 was my last day of treatment for breast cancer. So would REALLY love a couple nights away
Megan
Posted at 21:01h, 01 JuneI am most excited to trytherins
Megan
Posted at 21:01h, 01 JuneI am excited to try the ribs
Diane Janzen
Posted at 21:03h, 01 JuneLove Minot!
What a way to spend a couple of
Nights away from home.
It sure sounds like a lot of great family fun.
Good food,music and spending time together.
Doug
Posted at 21:03h, 01 JuneI’ve attended Rib Feast in past and is totally awesome weekend best Ribs in world and awesome entertainment.
Daniele
Posted at 21:05h, 01 JuneSounds delicious, my family would LOVE it!!
Travis
Posted at 21:10h, 01 JuneThis sounds unreal!
Ron
Posted at 21:16h, 01 JuneI’m hungry already. Nothing like a good barbeque feed and then take in the excitement. This is a holiday to win.
Laurie F
Posted at 21:16h, 01 JuneThe ribs! Yummy!
betty
Posted at 21:18h, 01 JuneGreat music, great food and a place to stay. What could be better?
rob
Posted at 21:24h, 01 JuneCan’t wait to check out the ribs and to spend some time in town….spending money?
Sarah
Posted at 21:25h, 01 JuneNormally I would say it is all about the food but now that we have a little one who is recently walking, I think the sand box is as big of a draw as the ribs!!!
Linda
Posted at 21:31h, 01 JuneI’m a rib freak and would love to drive to Minot just for a taste!
Lee Adams
Posted at 21:34h, 01 JuneSounds like a great time. Love good entertainment but the ribs will be the highlite.
DarleneSytnick
Posted at 21:41h, 01 JuneMy husband lives, eats and breaths ribs, ribs and more ribs. Myself I enjoy Minot and all it had to offer.
Kevin Wall
Posted at 21:46h, 01 JuneWho wouldn’t be excited about a weekend in Minot with some yummy ribs! A great prize for whoever wins!
Lorna
Posted at 21:48h, 01 JuneEndless ribs, giant bouncers, huge sandbox, live music, a nice hotel away from home? What is there not to be excited about? Oh, I hope I win! Please!
Elaine K
Posted at 22:00h, 01 JuneLove Minot and who doesn’t love ribs???
Lynda
Posted at 22:02h, 01 JuneI can hardly wait to taste, taste and taste those wonderful ribs !!!!
Cari Speers
Posted at 22:13h, 01 JuneSounds like lots of fun. As we always like to say “Why not, Minot??!!”
Benjamin
Posted at 22:17h, 01 JuneCanada just doesn’t do BBQ like the USA. I would live to have my family come take in a good ole BBQ environment in North Dakota.
Laura
Posted at 22:19h, 01 JuneLooking forward to the BBQ and bands
Fay
Posted at 22:20h, 01 JuneFood, entertainment, shopping, hotel with pool, US hospitality, … doesn’t get much better. I love North Dakota!
LARRY
Posted at 22:28h, 01 JuneRIBS ARE THE BEST IN WHYNOT!
Fran Folkerts
Posted at 22:30h, 01 JuneSounds like an amazing time!! Good food and good music!!
Charlene
Posted at 22:41h, 01 JuneI would enjoy just being away for the weekend the most! Also seeing my 4 year old in the big sand box!
Tammi Brennan
Posted at 22:47h, 01 JuneWould love to go to Minot and eat ribs!!!
Garnet Leib
Posted at 23:17h, 01 JuneHaven’t had good Ribs since my last trip to MINOT!
Dianne Leib
Posted at 23:18h, 01 JuneLooking forward to Minot Ribs and shopping.
Dave vatamaniuck
Posted at 23:22h, 01 JuneLove Minot and LOVE ribs!! Why not Minot…?
Chris
Posted at 23:23h, 01 Junelooking forward to the ribs!!
Ed Broome
Posted at 23:36h, 01 JuneI have been to the stock car races 4 times a year for the past five years except the one flooded season.I enjoy the shopping and many friendly people in Minot.Would love to win to help offset the dollar exchange.
John Webber
Posted at 23:39h, 01 JuneRibs and Music in Minot got to love that!!!
Tina
Posted at 23:46h, 01 JuneMmmmmm ribs!!
Shelly-Anne McKay
Posted at 23:47h, 01 JuneWhat I am most excited about at the Magic City Ribfest is the live entertainment and the Ribs!!!
L. Kirby
Posted at 23:50h, 01 JuneThe opportunity to visit our neighbours to the south is always a welcome thing!
Gail
Posted at 23:50h, 01 JuneHaving my fill of my favourite thing! RIBS!
Cal
Posted at 23:53h, 01 JuneRIBS and hotel sex? WOOHOO!!
Trish
Posted at 00:24h, 02 JuneI think I am most excited to try some really good BBQ!! Never been to Minot and want to find out what all th fuss is about!
Robert Komosky
Posted at 00:27h, 02 JuneHmmm Ribilicious Ribs and so much to entertain the Family
Marilyn
Posted at 00:33h, 02 JuneI love coming to Minot.. And I never stay over night , so to be able to stay 2 nights in a lovely hotel And have the opportunity to Experience all those ribs, PLUS enjoy the entertainment!!
I never win anything, but I am crossing my fingers
George
Posted at 00:34h, 02 JuneThat sounds like an amazing weekend please enter me in the contest
MEGAN
Posted at 00:38h, 02 JuneRIBS
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
minot
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
2 free nights
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
ALL 3 SOUND AWESOME
Debbie
Posted at 00:39h, 02 JuneLOVE RIBS AND LOVE MINOT
debbie charlton
Posted at 00:39h, 02 JuneBBQ !
Deb Owens
Posted at 01:00h, 02 JuneSounds Great!!!
Tricia
Posted at 01:28h, 02 JuneRibs!!
Fran Folkerts
Posted at 01:38h, 02 JuneSounds like an awesome time to be had in Minot!!
susan genaille
Posted at 02:26h, 02 JuneOur Canadian family love to go to Minot as it is so friendly, the people are very informational on telling us where to go for great sites, shopping and eating! It is a clean and brightly lit city with lots to see and do. Please consider us for this prize.
Marnie
Posted at 02:34h, 02 JuneBEST RIBS
Glen S
Posted at 02:34h, 02 JuneLooking forward to some good eatin’!!! Yummy ribs!!
Rick
Posted at 02:35h, 02 JuneMinot is always a home run
cookie
Posted at 02:37h, 02 JuneLove Minot and who doesn’t???
Connie Thomas
Posted at 02:48h, 02 JuneI love Minot. My husband and I enjoy visiting this beautiful city. I would love to win the weekend of the Magic City Ribfest. We have never been to one sounds amazing we love ribs. Your city always has amazing events we have met so many wonderful people in your city. We would be honoured if you picked us for the beautiful weekend and help celebrate the Rib Fest . Minot is a great place to spend a great time !!!! Can’t wait as said be honoured as never been to an event it would be special. Thanks.
Angela M
Posted at 03:19h, 02 JuneLOVE Minot and hubby loves ribs , so can’t be a better combo !!!!!!!!!!
Cindy N
Posted at 03:22h, 02 JuneI would love to bring my husband for the ribs……of course we would do some shopping too 🙂
natalie
Posted at 04:53h, 02 JuneI have never heard of the Rib fest but it sounds absolutely delicious. Would love to taste it!!
Kit Peterson
Posted at 05:15h, 02 JuneI have been traveling to Minot since 1975 to play handball. Minot just feels like home to me!
Kit
Teresa Minty
Posted at 05:28h, 02 JuneSounds like a lot of fun for the whole family. I love ribs!
Brad Smorodin
Posted at 12:08h, 02 JuneRibs are my favorite and couldn’t think of a better place to eat them than the Minot rib fest
Lynn Sanya
Posted at 12:41h, 02 JuneOh the ribs! We love BBQ ribs – and the music is a close second…
Barb
Posted at 13:04h, 02 JuneWould love a trip to Minot and a good feed of ribs!
Heather Parker
Posted at 13:18h, 02 JuneI am most excited to spend a family weekend in a great city. Good good and fun. Time to relax and enjoy a little more of ND.
Ashley
Posted at 13:45h, 02 JuneThis is such a cool idea!!!! Alain, my wedding anniversary is the 20th so what a fantastic way to celebrate! I love ribs and I love Minot!
Melanie
Posted at 13:47h, 02 JuneThe whole weekend sounds great! We love Bbq at our house so the ribs sound great!
Jody
Posted at 14:41h, 02 JuneWHY NOT MINOT??? I have been going to Minot since I was a young kid, and it still is one of my favorite weekend getaways – add in summer, music and Rib Fest and who could resist? The Magical City still holds magic for me!!!
Wendy
Posted at 15:12h, 02 JuneRibs, ribs and more ribs….need I say more!!
Traci Gaucher
Posted at 16:01h, 02 JuneDidn’t know you were having a rib fest!! Sounds exciting. Love ribs and all the fixins. Since I am from north of the boarder, this would be a great excuse to come on down and enjoy the Magic City!!
Pat C
Posted at 16:24h, 02 JuneWOW!!!!ribs , bouncers , and sand plus hotel. GREAT!
Val Wray
Posted at 17:34h, 02 JuneGreat food and great entertainment. How could you ask for more
Sandi
Posted at 18:07h, 02 JuneFor sure the ribs – and the hospitality of our southern neighbors. Always a good time
Shannon
Posted at 18:32h, 02 JuneI always love a new adventure and this sounds perfect. Besides I also love ribs and music!
Jackie
Posted at 19:21h, 02 JuneSeeing all the bands,good food,and being on a vacation with my husband and daughter.
Kathy Abel
Posted at 19:25h, 02 JuneToo long since our last visit to Minot, and RIBS are my FAVOURITE!
Rhiannon Kircher
Posted at 21:25h, 02 JuneBecause nothing beats summer sun, food, and music!
Jan
Posted at 23:24h, 02 JuneSounds like a lip smacking,finger licking good time!!!
Pat Shields
Posted at 00:21h, 03 JuneRibs! Would love to visit your city to see what it’s all about!
Anna
Posted at 00:23h, 03 JuneBQ ribs …..I’m in for sure
Bernadette
Posted at 01:26h, 03 JuneYUMMY!!!!! Love Minot!
Bernadette
Posted at 01:26h, 03 JuneLove Minot and love ribs!!!
Marianne Neustaeter
Posted at 02:16h, 03 JuneLove minot
annette boutin
Posted at 02:50h, 03 JuneThe ribs, the Hotel Rooms, The Shows, Is there anywhere else a person would rather be? No!!!!!!!!!! No other place than Minot because Minot is the Best and most Fun Place to have a GREAT TIME!! 🙂
Florence Anderson
Posted at 03:03h, 03 JuneSounds exciting , there something for everyone. Sand castles and music memories can be made to share with family and friends.I really love to check this out.
marlin roske
Posted at 03:35h, 03 JuneI am glad to find the rumors of Minot folks damaging vehicles and verbally abusing people from Saskatchewan has been straightened out by the Visit Minot and Tourism Minot. I was a frequent visitor to Minot and now feel welcome to revisit Minot (Have been visiting Bismarck).
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Barb
Posted at 03:48h, 03 JuneI just love Minot, pls enter me in the contest.
Alison
Posted at 05:34h, 03 JuneLive music, ribs and a bouncy house – yes please!!!
Wanda Klotz
Posted at 05:48h, 03 JuneMy husband loves bbq ribs. We have been talking about going state side lately. This would be a great get-a-way.
jean langston
Posted at 12:09h, 03 Junelove coming to Minot , did not know you had a rib festival , it would be great to win we love ribs and Minot
Greg Lawrence
Posted at 12:18h, 03 JuneIt has been a couple of years since being in Minot so munching out on BBQ ribs for 2 days will be awesome!
Blaine Herperger
Posted at 14:51h, 03 JuneAlways like visiting Minot. Great idea to have the Magic Rib Fest over 4 days. Love to win.
shelley
Posted at 16:39h, 03 JuneThis is my husbands 60th birthday on June 19th and I would love to tell him we have a free weekend in Minot, as we go their 3 or 4 times a year. Love the shopping and entertainment. Also the RIBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
shelley
Sabrina
Posted at 19:46h, 03 JuneTasty BBQ!
James
Posted at 20:33h, 03 JuneExcellent Promotion! Even more incentive to visit “Magic Minot”
Dianne in Saskatchewan
Posted at 21:02h, 03 JuneI adore Minot, especially for shopping, and attending a huuuggeeeee BBQ sounds like an absolute blast!
Glen Forbes
Posted at 21:44h, 03 JuneRibs are our absolute favorite along with our favorite city, priceless
John G
Posted at 23:44h, 03 JuneGreat food, yummy ribs.
Ryan
Posted at 02:20h, 04 JuneAre you kidding a giant sand box and ribs? How can you go wrong!
Tracy Hannant
Posted at 03:29h, 04 JuneWould love to check it out for the first time!! My family would love the food (and the weekend getaway!!)
Dale Keating
Posted at 12:26h, 04 JuneI like to try various methods
sounds like a winning idea
enter me in the contest
LJ
Posted at 13:11h, 04 JuneYum!!!
L G Jerry Sayer
Posted at 13:54h, 04 JuneSounds great to us…… finger lickin’ ribs … super music and we would also like to get in a round of golf etc..
Keith Parry
Posted at 21:48h, 04 JuneIt’s all about the BBQ! Finger licking good fun!
Melissa
Posted at 03:20h, 05 JuneLove Minot! What a great contest
Iris
Posted at 04:12h, 08 JuneSounds wonderful!!!! Please enter me — can’t wait to hear from you, contacting me to tell me I won!!! Thanks!!!!
Becky
Posted at 19:13h, 13 JuneMusic, food, and friends!
Katie
Posted at 14:55h, 15 JuneI’m excited for the ribs and of course kat Perkins!!