B's on the River Events Calendar

Barbecue ribs with a Rib Fest 2026 logo—pig playing guitar, July 17 & 18, 2026.

BOB 106 FM Pre-Rib Fest Party

July 17 @ 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Kicking the weekend off Friday, July 17 is the BOB 106 FM pre-Rib Fest Party. There is no cover for the live music by Raised on Radio or to attend the Friday night festivities. The night will also feature the ever-popular pork chop dinner, along with the B’s on the River food wagon with expanded offerings, the annual beanbag tournament, children’s activities, plus prizes and last-minute Rib Fest ticket giveaways. Baumann also encourages fans to “Camp along the Crow,” and make a weekend out of it by staying at B’s on the River the entire weekend.

People playing cornhole at the Bean Bag Tournament Watertown, with trees and a camper nearby.

Friday Night Bean Bag Tournament – Pre-Rib Fest Party Kickoff

July 17 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday Night Bean Bag Tournament in Watertown during the Pre-Rib Fest Party. $25 per team. Register at the bar now!

Barbecue ribs with a Rib Fest 2026 logo—pig playing guitar, July 17 & 18, 2026.

B’s on the River Rib Fest 2026

July 18 @ 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Mark your calendar for B’s on the River Rib Fest 2026, happening July 17 & 18 in Watertown, MN. Get ready for two days of live music, mouthwatering ribs, cold drinks, and summer fun along the Crow River. More details coming soon — stay tuned and don’t miss one of the area’s biggest events!

Two men playing guitars and singing on stage under a sign that says Red Dot Duo and Moosehead.

Red Dot Duo live at Rib Fest

July 18 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Live music at B’s on the River during Ribfest with Red Dot Duo playing from 4:30 – 6:30 on July 18

Smiling blonde woman in a brown, lacy blouse at Janie Fricke Rib Fest 2026.

Janie Fricke Live at Rib Fest 2026

July 18 @ 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Don’t miss 18-time #1 hitmaker and three-time Female Vocalist of the Year Janie Fricke as she takes the stage as the first Saturday music headliner for Rib Fest 2026 at B’s on the River.

A man in a dark shirt sits on a white chair at T.G. Sheppard Rib Fest 2026.

T.G. Sheppard Live at Rib Fest 2026

July 18 @ 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us at B’s on the River as Rib Fest 2026 welcomes country icon T.G. Sheppard. With 21 #1 hits and 50 years of showmanship, he delivers a high-energy performance you won’t want to miss.

Man in cowboy hat at Tracy Byrd Rib Fest 2026, gazing neutrally at camera, black background.

Tracy Byrd Live at Rib Fest 2026

July 18 @ 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Rib Fest 2026 welcomes main headliner Tracy Byrd to the stage! Join us for a night of chart-topping hits like “The Keeper of the Stars,” “Watermelon Crawl,” and “10 Rounds with Jose Cuervo.”