Big Buoys Tiki Bar

Big Buoys Tiki Bar Come check out our amazing tiki atmosphere with live music every Saturday throughout the entire summer!
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We have a huge variety of tropical themed drinks along with ready to drink signature blended cocktails and a 12-tap keg cooler.

🇺🇸🌴 **LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT BIG BUOYS!** 🌴🇺🇸**One BIG summer send-off before we kick off football season!** 🏈🍹We’re going...
09/04/2026

🇺🇸🌴 **LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT BIG BUOYS!** 🌴🇺🇸
**One BIG summer send-off before we kick off football season!** 🏈🍹

We’re going to make this Labor Day weekend one to remember! Whether you’re looking for great music, delicious food, cold drinks, river views, or just one more excuse to soak up summer… **Big Buoys is the place to be!** ☀️🌊

🎤 **TONIGHT | MUSIC BINGO | 6:30 PM**
🎧 **DJ Money Mike** is kicking off the weekend with a great lineup of themes:

🤠 **80s & 90s Country**
🇺🇸 **Stars & Stripes**

Get your team together, grab a drink, and get ready for some serious throwbacks, sing-alongs, laughs, and prizes!

🎸 **SATURDAY | LIVE MUSIC | 1–5 PM**
🔥 **Big Cat Eddy** is taking the stage!

🎶 **SUNDAY | LIVE MUSIC | 1–5 PM**
🔥 **Doubting Thomas** will be bringing the tunes!

🏈 **AND THEN… FOOTBALL SEASON!** 🏈

As summer starts making its way out, we're transitioning into **football season at Big Buoys!** That means you’ll be seeing more football, more game-day fun, and a little less live music.

**BUT DON'T WORRY—WE'RE NOT COMPLETELY DONE WITH LIVE MUSIC!** 🎶❤️
We'll still have live music throughout the rest of the season, just **less frequently**. We’ll keep you posted on all the upcoming shows!

🍖 **FOOD TRUCK ALERT!**
🔥 **Smokin Monkee** will be here serving up some amazing eats!

🍕 And, of course, we've got **Mama Lu’s famous pizza** and 🥨 **jumbo pretzels** available **while supplies last!**

🇺🇸 **MONDAY | LABOR DAY**
We'll be open until **4:00 PM!**

And while we're celebrating with music, food, friends, and fun, let's not forget **what Labor Day is really about.** ❤️🤍💙

Today is a chance to recognize and appreciate the hardworking people who keep our communities, businesses, families, farms, and country moving forward. To every person who gets up, puts in the hours, supports their family, serves their community, and works hard to make a difference—**THANK YOU!**

We are especially grateful for the hardworking people who make **Big Buoys** what it is—from our staff and musicians to our food vendors, local businesses, and every single customer who has supported us this season. ❤️

🌴 **So let's send summer out the right way!**
Cold drinks. 🍹
Great food. 🍕
Live music. 🎶
Football around the corner. 🏈
Beautiful river views. 🌊
And the absolute BEST people. ❤️

**Thank you for making Big Buoys part of your summer. We can't wait to celebrate Labor Day weekend with you!**

🇺🇸🌴 **SEE YOU AT THE BUOYS!** 🍻🏈🎶

🧉📀 Don’t you forget all the fun ahead this weekend at Big Buoys!!! ❣️
08/28/2026

🧉📀 Don’t you forget all the fun ahead this weekend at Big Buoys!!! ❣️

🌴☀️ **WEEKEND VIBES ARE CALLING… AND WE’RE READY FOR YOU AT BIG BUOYS!** 🍹🎶Another weekend on the river means another ch...
08/27/2026

🌴☀️ **WEEKEND VIBES ARE CALLING… AND WE’RE READY FOR YOU AT BIG BUOYS!** 🍹🎶

Another weekend on the river means another chance to slow down, grab a cold drink, enjoy some great food, and make memories with the people you love. ❤️🌊

🎤 **FRIDAY NIGHT | MUSIC BINGO**
🕡 **Starts at 6:30 PM**
🎧 **DJ Money Mike** is bringing the fun!

🎶 **This week’s themes:**
🤘 **Dad’s Rock Mix — 90s through 2010s**
🌼 **A Tribute to Our Beloved Dolly Parton**

Get your crew together and get ready to sing, laugh, compete, and maybe discover that your “music knowledge” isn't quite as impressive as you thought! 😂🎶

🎸 **SATURDAY | LIVE MUSIC | 1–5 PM**
🔥 **JR Brink** is taking the stage!

🍖 **FOOD TRUCK SATURDAY & SUNDAY**
🔥 **Smokin Monkee** will be here serving up some amazing eats all weekend! Come hungry because you definitely won't want to miss this!

🍕🥨 **AND OF COURSE…**
You can always count on **Mama Lu’s famous pizza** and our **jumbo pretzels** while supplies last!

🌴 **This is what weekends at Big Buoys are all about:**
Cold drinks. 🎉
Great music. 🎶
Amazing food. 🍕
Beautiful river views. 🌊
And most importantly… **YOU!** ❤️

Thank you for continuing to make Big Buoys such a special place. We truly appreciate every person who walks through our doors and chooses to spend part of their weekend with us.

🍹 **Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come ready to have a good time.**

**We'll see you at the Buoys!** 🌴🎶❤️

🧉😜Don’t forget it’s always a blast at Big Buoys!!
08/21/2026

🧉😜Don’t forget it’s always a blast at Big Buoys!!

🌴🍹 **ONE OF THE LAST WEEKENDS OF SUMMER? LET’S MAKE IT COUNT!** 🍹🌴📚🚨 **ATTENTION ALL PARENTS, KIDS & TEACHERS:** Most Io...
08/20/2026

🌴🍹 **ONE OF THE LAST WEEKENDS OF SUMMER? LET’S MAKE IT COUNT!** 🍹🌴

📚🚨 **ATTENTION ALL PARENTS, KIDS & TEACHERS:** Most Iowa schools are back in session Monday… which means this is officially your **LAST WEEKEND OF SUMMER FREEDOM!** 😭😂

Before the alarm clocks start ringing, homework starts piling up, and everyone starts asking, *“Did you do your homework?”* — **COME TO BIG BUOYS!** 🌴☀️🍻

🎤 **FRIDAY NIGHT | MUSIC BINGO**
🕡 **Starting at 6:30 PM**
🎧 **DJ Money Mike** is back!

🎶 **THEME: 60s, 70s & 80s!** 🎶
Get ready for throwback favorites, sing-alongs, laughs, prizes, and maybe a few questionable dance moves! 😂🕺💃

🎸 **SATURDAY | LIVE MUSIC 1–5 PM**
🎶 **Terry McCauly** will be providing this weekend's entertainment!

Come enjoy some great music, cold drinks, river views, and one last big summer Saturday! 🌊🍹

🍕 **NO FOOD TRUCK THIS WEEKEND!**
But don't worry—we've got options!

❤️ **Let's support our amazing local eateries!** Grab some takeout from one of our local restaurants and bring it to Big Buoys to enjoy with your favorite drinks and river views.

OR...

🍕 **Mama Lou's famous pizza**
🥨 **Jumbo pretzels**
🔥 **While supplies last!**

🌅 Whether you're celebrating the last weekend before school, avoiding the back-to-school shopping, pretending Monday doesn't exist, or just looking for a good excuse to get out of the house...

**BIG BUOYS IS THE PLACE TO BE!** 🌴🍹🎶

Come laugh. Come sing. Come eat. Come drink. Come make **ONE MORE SUMMER MEMORY** before those school bells start ringing! 🔔😂

❤️ **Let's send summer out BIG BUOYS STYLE!**

🍻 **See you at the Buoys!** 🌴🎶☀️

08/13/2026

🌧️🌴 **RAIN OR SHINE… THE FUN IS ALWAYS ON AT BIG BUOYS!** 🍹🎶

Mother Nature may be threatening us with a little rain this weekend, but **we're not letting a few gloomy clouds rain on our parade!** ☁️➡️🎉 There’s always room at Big Buoys for laughs, cold drinks, great food, and good times!

🎤 **FRIDAY NIGHT | MUSIC BINGO**
🕡 **Starts at 6:30 PM!**
🎧 **Hosted by DJ Money Mike!**

🎶 This week's themes:
✨ **Circa 2020**
💃 **Girl's Night Out**

Get your crew together, grab a drink, and get ready to sing along, laugh way too loud, and see who can claim bragging rights!

🍔 **SATURDAY**
🔥 **2 Mit Burgers** will be serving up delicious food!

🎸 **LIVE MUSIC | 1–5 PM**
🎶 **Chris Bertrand** is taking the stage!

🍕 **AND DON'T FORGET!**
We're also serving up **Mama Lou's famous pizza** and our **jumbo pretzels** all weekend **while supplies last!** 🥨🍕

🌧️ **THE BOTTOM LINE?**
Rain or shine, **there's always a good time at Big Buoys!** 🌴

Come for the music… stay for the laughs… enjoy some great food… and leave with memories you'll be talking about all week! ❤️🍹

**Big Buoys Tiki Bar — where gloomy weather can't stop a good time!** 🎶🌴🍻

08/06/2026

🎉🌴 **THE WEEKEND WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR IS HERE!** 🌴🍹☀️

The forecast is calling for **cold drinks, great music, delicious food, and unforgettable river memories**—and there's no better place to spend your weekend than **Big Buoys Tiki Bar!**

🎤 **FRIDAY NIGHT**
🎶 Join us for another fun-filled evening with our **DJ**, great music, dancing, laughs, and all your favorite Big Buoys vibes! Grab your friends, your favorite drink, and kick off the weekend the right way!

🎸 **SATURDAY | 1:00–5:00 PM**
🎶 **We're excited to welcome back Rick Thomas from doubting thomas**
Rick always brings an incredible show, amazing vocals, and the perfect soundtrack for an afternoon on the Mississippi. You won't want to miss this one!

🍔 **Saturday's Food Feature**
🔥 **Gibby's Catering & Vending** will be serving up some fantastic eats to keep you fueled for a fun day at the tiki bar!

🍕 And don't forget our Big Buoys favorites:
🥨 **Jumbo Pretzels**
🍕 **Mama Lou's Famous Pizza**
**Available while supplies last!**

🏁 **SUNDAY**
If you're not at the NASCAR race in Iowa, **there's no better place to be than Big Buoys Tiki Bar!** Kick back, cool off with your favorite drink, soak in the river views, and enjoy another beautiful summer day with friends.

🌊 Sunshine (we hope!), boats cruising by, ice-cold beverages, live music, great food, and the best customers around... that's what summer at **Big Buoys Tiki Bar** is all about!

❤️ Gather your crew, bring your smiles, and let us take care of the rest.

**See you at the Buoys—where every weekend feels like a vacation!** 🌴🍻🎶

08/01/2026

💪🏽Another exciting UPDATE: the amazing Trent from Nomadic numz to the rescue!! He’s headed our way and will be serving smash burgers before we know it until close tonight!! 💪🏽

🥰UPDATE: The amazing doubting thomas is coming to the rescue!! He will be here to entertain and jam with us at the normal 1-5 time!! Thanks Rick, you are the best!🥰

💙 **A Little Update from Big Buoys Tiki Bar** 💙

First, we want to sincerely apologize for all the changes this weekend. Unfortunately, **Tank Anthony had to cancel due to a last-minute conflict**, and our scheduled **food truck also had to cancel unexpectedly**.

We know many of you were looking forward to spending your Saturday with us, and we're just as heartbroken as you are.

We still promise fun, laughter, and plenty of memories!

Please know that **we're working as hard as we can to line up another musician and another food option.** If we're able to make it happen, we'll post an update as soon as we know!

In the meantime, we still have plenty to enjoy:
🍕 **Mama Lou's pizzas**
🥨 **Jumbo pretzels**
*(Available while supplies last.)*

And if we aren't able to secure another food vendor, we'd love for you to support one of our amazing local restaurants! Feel free to grab takeout from anywhere in town and **bring it to Big Buoys** to enjoy with your favorite beverage while relaxing by the river. We love supporting our fellow local businesses, and we want you to enjoy your day no matter what.

Thank you for your understanding, your patience, and your continued support. Running a seasonal, outdoor venue sometimes comes with unexpected curveballs, but our goal is always to give you the best experience possible.

❤️ We truly appreciate every one of you and hope you'll still come spend some time with us this weekend. We'll keep you posted as soon as we have any updates!

**Thank you for being part of the Big Buoys family.** 🌴🍹

🌴☁️ **Don't let the gloomy skies fool you... the party is ON at Big Buoys Tiki Bar!** 🍹🎶Rain or shine, there's always a ...
07/31/2026

🌴☁️ **Don't let the gloomy skies fool you... the party is ON at Big Buoys Tiki Bar!** 🍹🎶

Rain or shine, there's always a reason to gather at the river—and **there's always room at Big Buoys for everyone!** 🌊💙

🎤 **FRIDAY NIGHT | Music Bingo starts at 6:30 PM!**

We're mixing things up this week!

🎶 **Round 1:** Welcome back **DJ Money Mike** as he gets the party started with all your favorite tunes!

🎤 **Round 2:** **Annie** takes over as your host to keep the fun, laughs, and prizes rolling all night long!

🎸 **SATURDAY | 1–5 PM**
🔥 **Tank Anthony is BACK!** One of our crowd favorites returns for an afternoon of great music, cold drinks, and unbeatable river views!

🌮 **This Weekend's Food Feature**
**Gluten Free Steils** will be serving up all their delicious favorites, so be sure to come hungry!

🥨 And don't forget our Big Buoys favorites:
🍕 **Mama Lou's famous pizzas**
🥨 **Jumbo pretzels**
**Available while supplies last!**

🤠 We know **Country Line** is happening this weekend, and we hope everyone has an incredible time! But whether you're taking a break from the festivities, looking for a more laid-back atmosphere, or just want to enjoy great music, delicious food, and your favorite cold beverage, **Big Buoys Tiki Bar is the place to be!**

🍹 Great people.
🎶 Great entertainment.
🍕 Great food.
🌴 Great vibes.

**The weather may be gloomy, but the fun certainly isn't!** Grab your friends and come make some memories with us.

❤️ **We'll see you at the Buoys!** 🍻🌴

07/24/2026

🎉🌴 **We're a little late to the party this week... but the fun is just getting started at Big Buoys Tiki Bar!** 🌴🍹

🎤 **FRIDAY NIGHT | Music Bingo with Annie**
🕡 **Starts at 6:30 PM**

🎶 **Tonight's Themes:**
📼 **80s Hit Machine**
🎧 **90s Mix**

If you're not at the fair rocking out to the 80s tribute bands, the **second-best place to be** is right here at **Big Buoys** singing along, playing Music Bingo, enjoying an ice-cold drink, and making memories with friends!

🎸 **SATURDAY | 1–5 PM**
🎶 **Live Music by No Turnin Back**
Come spend your afternoon on the river with great tunes, cold drinks, and unbeatable views!

🍔 **SUNDAY**
The always-popular **2 Mit Burger** food truck will be serving up their delicious burgers and more!

🍕 Don't forget—we'll also have **Mama Lou's famous pizzas** and our **jumbo pretzels** available **while supplies last!**

💙 **A Very Special Big Buoys Welcome!** 💙

This Sunday, we'd like to extend an extra warm **Big Buoys welcome** to all of the **D.A.R.E. Officers** visiting our beautiful area as they kick off their conference! We hope you enjoy everything our communities nestled between the bluffs and along the mighty Mississippi have to offer. Thank you for your dedication to educating and inspiring our youth—we're honored to have you with us. We hope you'll stop in, relax, and enjoy some Iowa hospitality while you're here!

🍹 Great friends. Great music. Great food. Great memories.

**We'll see you at the Buoys!** 🌴❤️

Address

101 Front Street
McGregor, IA
52157

Opening Hours

Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

Telephone

+15638739613

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