Rocket Ribs and BBQ

07/02/2026

This is about right.

06/14/2026

05/29/2026

Come join us at the Wellness Walk tomorrow, Saturday 30 May.

Are you passionate about promoting health and wellness in your community? Do you enjoy spending time outdoors and connecting with others? Join us as a volunteer for our upcoming wellness walk!

Event Details:

Wright Wellness Walk/Run 5K

Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026

Time: 9 am – 1 pm (Volunteers needed from 8 am – 2 pm)

Location: Sturges Park, Buffalo, MN

Volunteer Roles:

Vendor Coordinator: Help vendors with setup and booth needs.

Water Stations: Hand out water and refreshments.

Walk Monitors/Support: Ensure safety and smooth flow.

First Aid Support: Provide basic first aid and ensure safety.

Setup and Cleanup: Help with setup before the walk and tidying up afterwards.

Parking Lot Assistant/Activities: Oversee activities like the bounce house.

Pizza Tent: Help with selling pizza/soda.

How to Volunteer: Click the link below or contact [email protected] to sign-up. We welcome individuals, families, and groups to join us.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44A9AE29A2FFC25-62224425-wright

We look forward to having you join us and appreciate your support in promoting wellness in our community!

05/23/2026

🇺🇸🔥 IT’S HAPPENING TODAY 🔥🇺🇸
BBQ, Brews & Blues kicks off TODAY at Back Channel Brewing and this is going to be one for the books 🍖🍺🎶

Some of Minnesota’s top BBQ teams are coming together for a full day of slow-smoked BBQ, cold brews, live blues music, lakeside vibes, and friendly competition while honoring the true meaning of Memorial Day weekend 🇺🇸

This is not about rivalry. This is about BBQ family, community, respect, and bringing people together through food, music, and fellowship while honoring our fallen veterans and supporting America’s Gold Star Families ❤️
🔥 Blind judging for brisket & ribs
🔥 People’s Choice voting
🔥 Live music all day
🔥 Family friendly & dog friendly
🔥 Supporting America’s Gold Star Families
🔥 Hosted by Safeside BBQ & Back Channel Brewing
📍 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384
🕛 TODAY • 12 PM – 8 PM

Come hungry. Come support local BBQ. Come honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice 🇺🇸🍖

05/23/2026

Tomorrow, May 23rd at Back Channel!

BBQ. Blues. Cold beer.
Noon to 8:00PM

The music lineup for BBQ Brew & Blues tomorrow is stacked.

2–4PM
Karlos & Jules from The Abiders - Twin Cities, MN
Bluesy vocals, roots rock, and harmonica riffs that feel right at home by the lake.

5–8PM
The Jim Stairs Band
Longtime Midwest blues musicians bringing classic blues and blues-rock into the evening.

Come hungry. Stay all day.

BBQ Food Vendors:



L & L Catering

05/21/2026

BBQ Brews & Blues is getting close.

May 23 // 12–8PM
Back Channel Brewing

Enjoy food from our top-notch food vendors alongside live blues music and award-winning beer.

That’s a pretty solid way to spend a Saturday.

BBQ Food Vendors:
Safeside BBQ
Rocket Ribs and BBQ
Jellybean and Julia's BBQ
L & L Catering
Smoke LLC
TATTOOED WINE GUY (BBQ sauces, not a BBQ food vendor)

05/20/2026

🔥 SATURDAY: BBQ, BREWS & BLUES 🔥

This Saturday we’re headed to Back Channel Brewing for the biggest BBQ event of the weekend.

BBQ, Brew & Blues brings together some of Minnesota’s best pitmasters for a full day of:
🍖 Barbecue
🍺 Craft beer
🎶 Live music
🌊 Lake Minnetonka vibes

We’ll be serving up Rocket Ribs favorites alongside other incredible BBQ teams as people vote for their favorite vendor throughout the day.

PLUS:
• Live music all afternoon and evening
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Dogs welcome
• Memorial Weekend lakeside energy done right

We’re especially honored this event supports America's Gold Star Families and the families of fallen service members.

📍 Back Channel Brewing – Spring Park, MN
🗓 Saturday, May 23
🕛 Noon–8PM

Bring friends.
Bring your appetite.
And come vote for your favorite BBQ team. 🔥

05/20/2026

🔥 FRIDAY BBQ IS BACK IN ROGERS 🔥

Rocket Ribs & BBQ is back from Memphis in May and is rolling into Twin Cities Indian Motorcycle this Friday from 11AM–6PM.

Right off the freeway by Cabela’s.

Slow-smoked ribs.
Loaded mac.
Pulled chicken.
Smoked coffee.

If you’ve been meaning to stop by and try us, this is your shot.

Easy lunch stop.
Easy dinner pickup.
No festival crowds.
Just great BBQ and smoked coffee waiting for you.

📍 Twin Cities Indian Motorcycle – Rogers, MN
🕚 Friday | 11AM–6PM