Rib Fest and More!
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Noon - 7pm (Or until sold out)
Staring Lake Park, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN
Rib Fest & More is the Eden Prairie Noon Rotary's annual fundraiser.
Featuring:
Delicious smoked BBQ ribs
- Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
- Boom Island Craft Beer
- Pizza Karma's pizza and sides
- Kids Hot Deal Meal
- Culver's Frozen Custard
- Free Entertainment: Minnesota Festival of Jazz on the Prairie (More info below)
That's right - we have expanded the food options this year!
While we’re famous for our apple-wood smoked ribs, we’ve heard you! This year, we are adding tasty vegetarian options to the menu. Whether you love BBQ or prefer plant-based flavors, there is more to enjoy for everyone!
Beverages: Boom Island Beer, Wine, Seltzer, Root Beer, Water
Culver's Frozen Custard & NEW - Pizza Karma's Mango Lemonade!
Delicious BBQ Ribs
- A dry rub is applied and the then the ribs rest for 18 hours.
- Apple wood smoked for 3 1/2 hours!
- Finished on an open grill.
- The sauce caramelizes, forming a glossy, sticky glaze, the ribs transform into a masterpiece of smoky, sweet perfection.
- See how our ribs are prepared…
Pizza Karma Menu
Combo Deal: $18 (2 Pizza Slices and 1 Side Starter)
Pizza: Paneer Tikka, All Things Veggie, Pickle, Creamy Chicken
Side Starter: Samosa, Masala Fries
Boom Island Beer!
We're proud to partner with one of our fine local breweries, Boom Island Brewing. Several of their delicious brews will be available for purchase.
It's a Fundraiser!
When you support this event you are supporting a wide range of local and global impact projects of the EP Noon Rotary Club: supporting literacy with My Book Day, the Onward House as it provides safe/affordable/transitional housing, Polio Eradication, Eagles Homework Help, Bravo Zulu House for Veterans, and more…
The Minnesota Festival of Jazz on the Prairie
The Minnesota Festival of Jazz on the Prairie accompanies Rib Fest with the delightful jazz of area bands curated by the City of Eden Prairie.
Free concert admission—bring a lawn chair or blanket!
Big Band Jazz Lineup (2025)
Noon - Bend in the River Big Band
1 p.m. - Genesis Jazz Orchestra
2 p.m. - Just Friends Big Band
3 p.m. - ACME Orchestra
4 p.m. - River City Jazz Orchestra
5 p.m. - Good News Big Band
6 p.m. - Jazz on the Prairie Big Band
Parking
The Staring Lake parking lot fills up quickly so the City of Eden Prairie provides a continuous shuttle bus from the Flying Cloud Fields: 15219 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Come for the ribs, the jazz, or both….and enjoy a beverage!
You can support the Rib Fest Fundraiser...
- from your local Rotarian before the event with cash or check, or
- at the Rib Fest ticket tent on the day of the event with cash, check or credit card.
- Please make checks out to “Eden Prairie Noon Rotary.”
- 3-Rib Dinner* - $18
- 4-Rib Dinner* - $22 (Upgrade available at the ticket tent)
- Pulled Chicken Sandwich Dinner* - $18
- NEW - Pizza Karma Combo Deal (2 pizza slices & 1 side) - $18
- Hot Dog Kids Meal* - $6
* Includes coleslaw & chips.
- Boom Island Beer, Wine, Seltzer - $8
- Diet Coke, Root Beer, Water - $3
- Pizza Karma's Mango Lemonade - $3
- Culver's Frozen Custard - $4
Rib Fest Classic Disc Tournament
- Entry fee includes a BBQ Rib or Pulled Chicken Sandwich Dinner
- Registration begins at 9 a.m. and we aim to start at 10 a.m.
- 2 Rounds of 18 Holes
- New Temporary Holes Change up the Course
- 2 Hour Expected Round Time
- Craft Beer and other beverages available for purchase
- Prizes for the winners!
Questions
You can contact any member of the Eden Prairie Noon Rotary Club. If you don't know a Rotarian, please contact:
John Urbanski: 952-949-0744, jaurbanski@comcast.net
What does it support?
The profits from the event support local and international service projects of the Eden Prairie Noon Rotary including:
My Book Day: a literacy program where all Eden Prairie first graders experience a celebration of reading and receive their own hard-cover book.
Onward Eden Prairie: provides housing and services for young people experiencing homelessness.
Bravo Zulu House for Veterans: the first and only all-Veteran sober living facility in the U.S. focusing on PTSD therapy in Winnebago, MN.
Student Scholarships: supporting local students in their educational pursuits.
Let's Go Fishing: provides fishing and boating excursions for seniors, veterans, and youth.
Providing clean water, promoting peace, saving mothers & children, supporting education, growing local economies and fighting disease in local, regional and international venues.
Polio eradication: a Rotary International worldwide program to eliminate this disease.
Now Welcoming 2026 Sponsors!
PITMASTER SPONSORS
GRILL BOSS SPONSORS
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