Big Lake Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

09/12/2026

TODAY is the deadline to sign up for the 10th annual Ribs for the Ribbon Backyard competition. Over $3,500 in cash, prizes and trophies. There will be an open house and car show at the Big Lake Car Condos across the street and the band Leadfoot Larry will be performing that evening at our venue.

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09/04/2026

Looking forward to seeing you all there

08/20/2026

Online Registration is open for the 10th Annual Ribs for the Ribbon BBQ Competition.
2026 Ribs for the Ribbon BBQ Competition Online Registration:(https://forms.gle/1QwHefZCnL7bT6gL9)
Early bird registration ends Friday August 21, 2026 @ 11:59 pm CST. - This will enter you into a drawing to get your $150 registration fee back.
$150 registration fee (and $5 square space transaction fee) is due at the time of registration.
***If you do not wish to register online please go to Big Lake BYTR 2026 Rib Cook Off:(https://biglakebtyr.com/2026-ribs-cook-off/) to complete a mail in entry form***

07/09/2026

Big Lake Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and Big Lake American Leigon Post 147 Spent some time this evening at Gateway Meadows Equine - Assisted Services with some students from Saron Lutheran Church. Learned about the wonderful programs they have for Veterans their families.

05/29/2026

Memorial Weekend was beautiful. There were 8 Big Lake Veterans names added to the Memorial. It was a beautiful day

05/09/2026

08/04/2025

Save the Date for the 9th Annual Ribs for the Ribbon

03/16/2025

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03/16/2025

If you haven't met with a Veteran Service Officer, please take this opportunity to stop in and see if you qualify for any benefits. Need to renew your VA ID card, here is your chance to get it done close to home.

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01/22/2025

Veterans come on out and meet fellow Veterans , grab some pizza and pop. It's also a great time to meet the Sherburne County Veteran Service Officer Larry Fonder