Smokin’ for The Link Rib Fest
Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 2-5pm
Located in the big city parking lot behind The Link

The “Rib Fest” (as it has become affectionately known) is The Link’s premier summer fundraising event. This event makes it possible to help stabilize children, families, and seniors in need.
For the 10th year, a dozen teams will make their way to the City Parking Lot to smoke and grill over 4,000 lbs. of ribs. We will have an online silent auction, entertainment, family fun activities and delicious ribs and pie!

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR SILENT AUCTION ITEMS!!! If you would like to donate an item OR donate financially to the auction, please reach out to Ashley at director@youarethelink.org or call 320-354-5465.

Tickets
Ticket sales will begin May 1st on The Link’s website
$30 Tasting Ticket – Includes 5 rib samples, 1 piece of pie, and 1 voting ticket
$60 VIP Ticket – Includes 10 rib samples, 2 drinks from Alley on Ash or Goat Ridge, 1 piece of pie, and 1 voting ticket
*Tickets are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

A big thank you to the generosity and support of about 1,000 people supporting this event, making it the premier culinary + music event of the summer (in our not-so-humble opinion).

The Rib Fest supports The Link’s efforts to help people in need in Northern Kandiyohi County. The Link engages caring community members with the opportunity to make a difference through the Wildcat Backpack Program, The Link Food Pantry, a household goods exchange, a thrift store, and through our outreach program for people needing information and resources.

Interested in participating in Ribfest? Registration forms can be found on our website at www.youarethelink.org OR by emailing director@youarethelink.org.