Beef-A-Rama

Beef-A-Rama Welcome to the official Beef-A-Rama™ page! The Let's Minocqua Visitors Bureau + Chamber of Commerce is the official sponsor of Beef-a-Rama™.

Join us every year on the last Saturday of September as we celebrate our iconic, one-of-a-kind event full of sizzling beef, community fun, and unforgettable memories! On the last Saturday in September, the smell of beef fills the air and more than 12,000 people fill the streets of downtown Minocqua. For over 50 years, Beef-a-Rama™ has been a premier event drawing visitors back year after year to j

oin in on the one-of-a-kind fun you can only find in the Northwoods. Roasters begin cooking their signature beef roasts before dawn. Herds of creative festival goers dressed in cow-themed costumes start packing downtown early for the 10K and 5K Rump Roast Run and Walk along Lake Minocqua, live music, & Prime Choice Craft Show featuring more than 80 vendors. Mooo-ve on down to Veterans Park to watch the Beef Eating Contest, Cow Pie Plop on Front Street, and of course the famous Roaster Food giveaways on main street!

🎉🐮 Congratulations to the 2025 Beef-A-Rama™ Roasting Competition Winners! 🐮🎉You brought the heat, the flavor, and the fu...
09/29/2025

🎉🐮 Congratulations to the 2025 Beef-A-Rama™ Roasting Competition Winners! 🐮🎉

You brought the heat, the flavor, and the fun—and wow, did our judges and crowds have a tough job this year! 🔥🥩

🏆 Charcoal Category
🥇 JJ’s Acres
🥈 J Christy’s
🥉 Minocqua Gun Club

🔥 Woodfire/Smoked Category
🥇 Sallet’s Northwoods Outfitters
🥈 Lakes Gas
🥉 Redman Realty

💨 Gas Category
🥇 Leathernecks of the North
🥈 Ducks Unlimited
🥉 American Pond Hockey & Minocqua Sauna

🍴 People’s Choice – Best Snack
🥇 Aquatic Plant Management
🥈 Northstar Restoration
🥉 Polar Bares

🎭 People’s Choice – Best Dressed Stall
🥇 Minocqua Gun Club
🥈 Associated Bank
🥉 Minocqua Sauna

👏 Huge thanks to all participants for keeping this 60th anniversary celebration sizzling with creativity, community, and a whole lot of beefy goodness. Until next year—cheers to our winners!

Many thanks to Inspire Digital Studios for this great shot!
09/28/2025

Many thanks to Inspire Digital Studios for this great shot!

Beautiful weather for some beef here at Beef-A-Rama in Minocqua! Here is a drone shot of the busy downtown of Minocqua, WI!

09/28/2025
09/28/2025
09/27/2025
🎵 Three Stages, Endless VibesBeef-A-Rama™ isn’t just about the beef—it’s about the BEATS too! 🎶 With 3 stages across dow...
09/26/2025

🎵 Three Stages, Endless Vibes

Beef-A-Rama™ isn’t just about the beef—it’s about the BEATS too! 🎶 With 3 stages across downtown, you’ll find music all day long:
🎸 Lions Club Beer Garden (Torpy Park)
🎶 Visitors Bureau Main Stage (Milwaukee St)
🍻 Rotary Beer Garden (Chicago St)
Check the full schedule and plan your jam session! https://www.minocqua.org/beef-a-rama/schedule-information/

Catch up on the history of Beef-A-Rama™ as Kerry Bloedorn - Northwoods Historian explains the secret recipe behind the f...
09/25/2025

Catch up on the history of Beef-A-Rama™ as Kerry Bloedorn - Northwoods Historian explains the secret recipe behind the fun of the last 60 years!

MINOCQUA, Wis (WJFW) - When you think of Minocqua, you might picture shimmering lakes, a thrilling water ski show, the call of loons, or the bustle of a summer tourist

Skip the parking hassle—take the FREE Beef-A-Rama™ shuttles! 🚌 Running 7AM–9PM with stops at:✅ Trig’s RV Lot (handicap a...
09/25/2025

Skip the parking hassle—take the FREE Beef-A-Rama™ shuttles! 🚌 Running 7AM–9PM with stops at:
✅ Trig’s RV Lot (handicap accessible bus 9AM–9PM)
✅ Lakeland Union High School
✅ Truck Country
Get dropped off right near the action!

Take home a piece of Beef-A-Rama™ history! 🎉 Official 60th Anniversary merch is available day of the event at these stor...
09/24/2025

Take home a piece of Beef-A-Rama™ history! 🎉 Official 60th Anniversary merch is available day of the event at these stores & vendors.
From t-shirts and sweatshirts to pins, hats, and can coozies, you’ll want to grab yours before they’re gone! https://www.minocqua.org/beef-a-rama/

The tradition of roasting and serving up thousands of sandwiches continues to this day — though we’re pretty sure you’ll...
09/23/2025

The tradition of roasting and serving up thousands of sandwiches continues to this day — though we’re pretty sure you’ll pay a bit more than 25¢ now.

📱✨ Everything you need for Beef-A-Rama® is right in your pocket!✅ Event schedule✅ Shuttle info✅ Roaster details✅ ATM loc...
09/22/2025

📱✨ Everything you need for Beef-A-Rama® is right in your pocket!

✅ Event schedule
✅ Shuttle info
✅ Roaster details
✅ ATM locations
✅ People’s Choice Awards voting

👉 Download the FREE Beef-A-Rama App today and be ready for the Northwoods’ biggest celebration! Available on the App Store and Google Play.

🎉 The wait is almost over! 🎉In one week, Minocqua transforms into the ultimate Northwoods Mardi Gras Beef Bash – celebra...
09/20/2025

🎉 The wait is almost over! 🎉
In one week, Minocqua transforms into the ultimate Northwoods Mardi Gras Beef Bash – celebrating 60 years of community, flavor, and fun.

📅 Saturday, September 27th
📍 Downtown Minocqua

🤠Wear your best Moodi Gras-inspired gear, bring your appetite, and let’s make this the biggest Beef-A-Rama™ ever!

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