Big Muddy Monster Festival

10/12/2026

10/03/2026

Spotted Big Muddy down at Riverside Park

10/01/2026

This is the brew fest that also takes place in The real Murphysboro, IL but this one showcases small breweries and specialty brews. Adults only and tickets purchased in advance. They go quickly.

🍻Just two days to the 16th Annual Big Muddy Monster Brewfest ‼

🤩Things are shaping up wonderfully and the weather forecast is looking amazing⛅for a wonderful day of music, food, and craft b**r! 🎶🌭🍺

Good news, there is still time to get early ticket pricing at BMMBrewfest.com ‼🎟

09/22/2026

Our festival is highly supported by the people of The real Murphysboro, IL We like to see people come support their events as well. Come out and see what’s happening in the community!

🍎 By Friday, this will be the scene on 17th Street.

These are serious barbecue competitors, vying for thousands of dollars in prize money and it’s not a vending event. We have several public-facing food and music events:

🐟 Thursday — Fish Fry 5:30 - 8:00 pm -open to the public. Tickets are $23 and available at the door

🍖 Friday — Grand Champion Meal 5:30 - 8:00 pm — open to the public. Tickets are $30 and available at the door

🎶🎸 Friday — Free live music 6:30 - 11:30 pm. The Swamp Tigers, followed by Diamond Dog. No coolers in the stage/music area, please. We have an outdoor bar for your convenience.

This not-for-profit event is made by possible by the most generous of sponsors: Ole Hickory Pits, Certified Angus Beef, Crucial, Big Muddy Brewing, City of Murphysboro, Silkworm, Illinois Beef, Illinois Pork Producers, Faye, Kingsford, Koerner Distributor, Republic Services, Mileur Orchard, James A. Lawder, Jr., Henson’s Septic Services, Republic Services, Southern Illinois Healthcare, Pepsi Midamerica, Oasis Powersports, Donnewald Distributing, Brews Brothers, Wichita Packing, Performance Food Group, UA 160, Schwebel Printing, PLP Battery Supply, Croessman Wholesale, First Southern Bank, Becky & Hap Zook, Lola Finch, Author, First Mid Bank & Trust, Jackson Co. Abstract & Title Co., McNitt Gardens & Greenhouses, Rankings .io, Samron Midwest Contracting, Penn Aluminum International, The First Bank & Trust Company of Murphysboro, Wright Building & Design, Murphysboro Smile Design, US Foods

Photo by SO ill CINEMA

08/17/2026

I’ve been gathering ideas for 2027 BMM Festival. Anything you’d like to see added or event you love already?!? Drop a comment!

08/14/2026

Having support of the community is significantly important to all events happening in our community. Great things are being planned. Don’t miss out on any of the them.