Big Muddy Brew 'n Que

Big Muddy Brew 'n Que Big Muddy In The Streets is a free community event August 15th, 2026 in Downtown Winona, MN on 3rd Sreet! This crowd-favorite festival is back!

September 3 & 4, 2022. Big Muddy Brew 'n Que is a FREE festival highlighting BBQ and music in beautiful Levee Park on the banks of the Mighty Mississippi River in downtown Winona, MN. Featuring best-in-area grilling competition, live music, Bloody Mary tasting, an artisan market, food vendors, and entertainment for all ages. See website for specific events and times.

What a day! Tastings were packed… thanks to Watkins and Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union for sponsoring our best in ar...
08/16/2026

What a day! Tastings were packed… thanks to Watkins and Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union for sponsoring our best in area food and bloody tasting events. Kids activities were bustling, sponsored by Winona Health. And Rib Eating contest was full of rib connoisseurs and spectators cheering them on! Thanks to Hy-Vee Winona for sponsoring this event and providing all of the delicious ribs!

🍻 BAG THE TOKENS. HIT THE TOWN. 🍻Big Muddy fun doesn’t have to end when the event does! Grab a Drink Token Bag for just ...
08/14/2026

🍻 BAG THE TOKENS. HIT THE TOWN. 🍻

Big Muddy fun doesn’t have to end when the event does! Grab a Drink Token Bag for just $25 and keep the party going at some of your favorite downtown stops! 🎉

Each bag is loaded with:
🍹 9 After Party Bar Tokens
🍺 1 Big Muddy Token
🔥 10 tokens. 10 stops. One GREAT time.

Your After Party Bar lineup:
🍻 2 Brothers
🍻 Bevee Bar
🍻 Gabby’s Bar & Lounge
🍻 Latitude Bar & Lounge
🍻 Lucky’s
🍻 Mulligan’s
🍻 Port 507
🍻 Two Fathoms
🍻 ZaZa’s

Grab your bag at Big Muddy, enjoy your Big Muddy drink token, then hit the town and keep the party rolling!

💰 Drink Token Bags: $25

Purchase them in the Chamber Food Trailer on 3rd street tomorrow while they last!

Because when Big Muddy wraps up… Winona’s After Party is just getting started! 🍻🎶

**tokens do not expire and can be used anytime!

🚨 LAST CALL FOR PRE-SALE TASTING TICKETS! 🚨Tomorrow is the day! 🍴🍅🎉 Big Muddy in the Streets takes over downtown Winona,...
08/14/2026

🚨 LAST CALL FOR PRE-SALE TASTING TICKETS! 🚨

Tomorrow is the day! 🍴🍅🎉 Big Muddy in the Streets takes over downtown Winona, and you’re going to want to come hungry…and thirsty!

Join us TOMORROW from 11 AM–2 PM for TWO of our favorite competitions in the Merchants Bank parking lot at the corner of 3rd and Walnut:

🏆 Best in Area Tasting Competition
🍅 Best Bloody Mary Tasting Competition

⏰ PRE-SALE PRICING ENDS TONIGHT AT 7 PM!

🎟 Best in Area Tasting: $15 pre-sale | $20 at the event
🎟 Bloody Mary Tasting: $15 pre-sale | $20 at the event
🔥 DO BOTH with a Joint Ticket: $25 pre-sale | $40 at the event!

That joint ticket is the way to go — two tasting competitions, one delicious afternoon, and $15 saved when you grab it before 7 PM!

📍 Get your pre-sale tickets TODAY at Hy-Vee in Winona or Midtown Wine & Spirits.

⚠️ A limited number of tickets will be available at the event, so don’t count on waiting until tomorrow!

Come taste. Come vote. Come help crown the BEST IN THE AREA! 🏆

We’ll see you at Big Muddy in the Streets! 🎉

🍖🔥 Who’s ready to take on the Big Muddy Rib Eating Competition? 🔥🍖The ribs are ready, the challenge is set, and the comp...
08/13/2026

🍖🔥 Who’s ready to take on the Big Muddy Rib Eating Competition? 🔥🍖
The ribs are ready, the challenge is set, and the competition is ON! Join us at Big Muddy in the Streets on Saturday, August 15 for one of the tastiest battles of the day.
🍖 Rib Eating Competition starts at 3:00 p.m.!
This year’s competition features a brand-new format:
🔥 Community Challenge — 6 brave competitors pulled from the crowd will step up and battle it out! Be there for your chance at glory and the champions trophy!
🏆 Competitive Eaters Division — 6 pre-selected competitors will compete for the ultimate rib-eating trophy!

Sign up at the online form below by 6 PM tonight 8.14.26! to be submitted to the drawing to choose our 6 competitive eaters! Or call the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce before 4PM today!
https://forms.gle/cq1nXsh8hyXf6rxk6

Come cheer on the competitors, enjoy the excitement, and see who can claim the title!
A big thank you to our sponsor, Hy-Vee, for helping make this delicious competition possible!
📍 Big Muddy in the Streets-Rib Eating Contest- Downtown Winona-3rd Street side of Merchants Bank
🎉 Great food, cold drinks, live music, and fun for the whole family!

🍅🔥 WHO MAKES THE BEST BLOODY IN THE AREA?! 🔥🍅We’re about to find out THIS SATURDAY at Big Muddy In the Streets! And trus...
08/12/2026

🍅🔥 WHO MAKES THE BEST BLOODY IN THE AREA?! 🔥🍅

We’re about to find out THIS SATURDAY at Big Muddy In the Streets! And trust us… this is one competition people take VERY seriously. 😏🏆

Seven local favorites are mixing, shaking, garnishing and bringing their very best Bloody Mary creations for YOU to taste:

🍅 Sliced
🍅 Gabby’s Bar & Lounge
🍅 Katie’s Place
🍅 Brickyard Bar
🍅 Cornerstone Bar
🍅 The Boat House Restaurant
🍅 Two Fathoms

Taste them all, cast your vote and help us crown the BEST BLOODY IN THE AREA! 🏆

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Merchants Bank Parking Lot | Corner of 3rd & Walnut

🎟️ Bloody Mary Tasting
$15 in advance | $20 at the event
Tickets are available at Midtown Liquor, Hy-Vee Winona, and the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce.

🔥 Want the FULL tasting experience?
Grab a joint ticket to BOTH the Bloody Mary Tasting AND Best in Area Tasting Competition for just $25 in advance or $40 at the event!

🚨 PRE-SALE ENDS AT 7PM FRIDAY! 🚨
PURCHASE TICKETS: Midtown Wine & Spirits and Hy-Vee Winona
Don’t wait and don’t pay more at the gate. Grab those tickets now!

A HUGE thank you to Affinity Credit Union for sponsoring this incredibly fun and highly coveted competition! ❤️

So, Winona… who do you think has what it takes to claim the title?! 🍅👑

Come thirsty. Come hungry. Come ready to VOTE!

🍴🔥 WHO WILL BE CROWNED BEST IN AREA?! 🔥🍴This Saturday, some of our area’s favorite restaurants are bringing their A-game...
08/12/2026

🍴🔥 WHO WILL BE CROWNED BEST IN AREA?! 🔥🍴

This Saturday, some of our area’s favorite restaurants are bringing their A-game to Big Muddy In the Streets for our Best in Area Tasting Competition, sponsored by Watkins!

And this competition is about more than incredible food. ❤️ Each restaurant is teamed up with a local nonprofit, so you’ll be tasting, voting, and cheering on some pretty amazing organizations along the way!

🥄 Heirloom Seasonal Bistro + Erase the Stigma
🍽️ NOSH Scratch Kitchen + Minnesota Marine Art Museum
🐯 The Old Tiger + Hiawatha Valley Mental Health
🚤 The Boat House Restaurant + Engage Winona
🍕 Sliced + Catholic Charities
🔥 River City Grill + Bluff View Montessori

Here’s how it works: YOU taste. YOU vote. YOU decide who takes home the title of BEST IN AREA! 🏆

📅 THIS SATURDAY
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
🎟️ $15 in advance | $20 at the event
In Merchants Bank Parking Lot at corner of 3rd Street & Walnut

Tickets can be purchased at Midtown Liquor, Hy-Vee in Winona, or the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce. PRE-SALE TICKETS END AT 7PM FRIDAY!

But wait… why stop at food?! 😏

Grab a JOINT TICKET for just $25 in advance and enjoy BOTH the Best in Area Tasting Competition AND our Best in Area Bloody Mary Competition! 🍴🍅🏆

Come hungry. Bring your friends. Support some fantastic local restaurants and nonprofits. And most importantly… come ready to VOTE!

Who’s taking home bragging rights this year?! 👀🔥

A huge thank you to Watkins for sponsoring the Best in Area Tasting Competition and helping us celebrate the incredible flavors AND organizations that make our area so special!

GET YOUR PRE-SALE TASTING TICKETS TODAY!PRE-SALE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT MIDTOWN SPIRITS, HY-VEE WINONA’S CUSTOMER SERV...
08/12/2026

GET YOUR PRE-SALE TASTING TICKETS TODAY!

PRE-SALE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT MIDTOWN SPIRITS, HY-VEE WINONA’S CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK, AND THE WINONA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICE NOW UNTIL:
4 PM ON 8/14/26

Big Muddy in the Streets is happening THIS SATURDAY, August 15, from 11 AM–7 PM! Get ready for a full day of food, drink...
08/12/2026

Big Muddy in the Streets is happening THIS SATURDAY, August 15, from 11 AM–7 PM!

Get ready for a full day of food, drinks, live music, shopping, competitions, magic, kids activities, and plenty of fun downtown!

Bring your friends, bring the family, and make plans to spend your Saturday at Big Muddy in the Streets!

Check out all the details on our website or on our event page: https://www.bigmuddybrewnque.com/

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 11 AM–7 PM
📍 Downtown Winona on 3rd Street

Who are you bringing with you? Tag them below! 👇

In just 12 days, this street will be lined with 40+ incredible artisans, bringing handcrafted goods, original artwork, j...
08/03/2026

In just 12 days, this street will be lined with 40+ incredible artisans, bringing handcrafted goods, original artwork, jewelry, home décor, specialty items, and so much more to downtown Winona.

We can't wait to see 3rd Street buzzing with creativity, community, and amazing artisans. Mark your calendars and join us for Big Muddy in the Streets!

https://www.bigmuddybrewnque.com/

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3rd Street In Downtown Winona, From Main To Franklin Street
Winona, MN
55987

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