Copper Box opens the festival with their unique musical Gumbo @10am-Noon!

Event Details Date: September 26, 2026Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Downtown Minocqua, WI 54548 (Oneida Street and Torpy Park)Milestone: The 61st annual event Main ActivitiesRump Roast Run & Walk: 10K, 5K, and a kids' Calf Mile starting near Lake Minocqua. Beef Roasting Competition: Local roasters start cooking before dawn, with official judging from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Prime Choice Art & Craft Fair: Over 70 to 100+ craft vendors set up at Torpy Park. Food & Festivities: Roast beef sandwiches, beer gardens, live music, a cow-themed costume contest, and the Roaster Parade. Unique Events: The Beef Eating Contest and the Cow Pie Plop. Transportation: Free shuttle services to and from the event area