September 26, 2018 at 5:08 p.m.
Get ready to sink your teeth into Beef-A-Rama
Get ready to sink your teeth into Beef-A-Rama
By Abigail Bostwick-
Beef-A-Rama has been held annually for more than 50 years, pulling in some 40,000 people, according to Minocqua Chamber of Commerce executive director Krystal Westfahl.
"This is really a chance for us to give back and say thanks to the community and tourists for a great season," Westfahl observed.
Main events are between The Boathouse to past Torpy Park. Entertainment will be primarily downtown on Front and Chicago streets and at Torpy Park.
Roasters begin before dawn Saturday.
Morning kicks off with the Rump Roast Run along Lake Minocqua. Also featured are live music, a craft show, cow pie plop contest, concessions, bounce houses, petting zoo, non-profit vendors, kids' beef eating competition, raffles, vendors, beef eating contest and the Stampede of Roasters (formerly the roaster parade) down main street toward Torpy Park where winners are announced. There will also be a beer garden, live radio broadcast, dunk tank, corn roasts, awards and more.
The Prime Choice Craft Show typically includes around 111 vendors with a variety of handcrafted and artisan items of every sort.
Culinary Contest
The contest now has five roaster slots: woodsmoke, charcoal, woodfire, gas and slow cooker. There are 15 roasts in each category and each has their own judge. The culinary competition is based on appearance, taste and originality, Westfahl said.
Roasters signed up for the year include:
Charcoal: Redman Realty, Lakeland Little League, Lakeland Area Bus Group, J Christy's, JJ's Acres, Otto's, Trigs, Fresher Delights, Aquatic Plant Management, Nails/Lost in the Woods, Re/Max Property Pros and Leisure City.
Gas: Cross Country Cruisers, Omni Clothing, Best Western, River Valley Bank, Ross Sportswear, Avanti Health Services, Lake Tomahawk Lions Club, Coldwell Banker and the Beacons of Minocqua.
Nesco/Crockpot: Trig's Bakery, Imaginuity, Kilwins Minocqua, US Bank, Snowmobile Hall of Fame and the Howard Young Foundation.
Wood fire: Ryden Marine, Bear Naked Beach, Minocqua Gun Club, Minocqua Winter Park, Minocqua Popcorn and Fireside Hearth and Home.
In an additional to a cash prize, there will be a people's choice award, best snack award and award for best costume.
Busing
Several options are offered to Beef-A-Rama enthusiasts. Main hubs for shuttling ($5 per person, all day rides) include Trig's RV Parking, Lakeland Union High School and Builders First Source as well as the newly added Nimsgern Funeral. Shuttles will run continuously between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.
App
The Beef-a-Rama app is in its second year. It features the most up-to-date information.
For more information, visit www.minocqua.org/things-to-do/events/annual-events/beef-a-rama/ or download the app.
Judges
The lineup of local celebrity judges include:
Chad Franzen - Newschannel 7
Brian Jopek - The Lakeland Times
Jeff in the Morning - WJJQ Radio
Melissa Langbehn -- Newsline 9
Geoff Weller - Newswatch 12
Anthony Da Bruzzi - Newswatch 12
Mike Michalek - Hodag Country WHDG
Jeff Thelen - Newschannel 7
Tony Schumacher - Newsline 9
Erin Beu - Newswatch 12
David Szabo - USDA Meat Grading
Wendy Fisher - WRJO Radio
Heather Holmes - The Lakeland Times
Scott King - NRG Media
Sasha Case - The Lakeland Times
Live music
Live music Friday will Friday will includes Double Barrel from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Torpy Park. On stage for live music at Beef-A-Rama Saturday will be:
Brad Emanuel from 10 a.m. to noon at Rotary Beef Garden
Double Barrel from noon to 3:15 p.m. at Torpy Park
Useful Jenkins from noon to 3 p.m. at the Rotary Beer Garden
Corey Carlson from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Rotary Beer Garden
Cat 5 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. at Torpy Park
Whitehouse Players from 5 to 9 p.m. at the beer garden.
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