Boon's Backyard BBQ

07/20/2026

We will be there! Starting early, possibly as early as 10 AM with breakfast. If you will be there and want breakfast, let us know so we plan for enough!

07/11/2026

We are OPEN! Check out the cars and come get lunch!

06/22/2026

JULY Upcoming Events:

Kato Cycle Club - July 4th and 5th
Unique Classic Cars ~ Ribs and Rides July 11th 10AM-2PM
Paddlefish Days! Breakfast-Parade-AND IV PLAY! July 25th

Mankato’s Ribfest in August!

06/21/2026

Message Us if you’re still interested. Still have some available. The best Homemade Potato Salad for Dad! And Cole Slaw! Pints of Boon’s Potato Salad for $6 or 2 for $10. Pints of Cole Slaw, $3 or 2 for $5.

05/17/2026

Well, I took this video at 11 or so this morning. Planned on posting… However, We have been serving nearly nonstop and we are sold out of everything but pulled chicken sandwiches. Thanks so much for having us out! It’s been a blast!

05/16/2026

All that and a bag of chips, or a side of chips with your pulled pork sandwich!

05/16/2026

Mental Health Awareness down at Sibley Park. A beautiful day! Come give to a good cause and grab some good food and have a picnic under the beautiful trees!

04/25/2026

Supporting the Sistrunk family today.

04/11/2026

VERY excited to be a part of this event this year! Back to the street where it all began. We started our first restaurant on Hickory Street, McGoff's Irish Pub. And soon the city began the event Ribfest right behind our restaurant before moving it to Vetter Stone Amphitheater. Can't wait to serve our neighbors our ribs! Lots of planning between now and then!

🔥 RibFest is going back to its roots 🔥

Hickory Street is heating up with incredible BBQ, live music, and summer fun in Downtown Mankato!

🎶 HEADLINERS:
Gear Daddies | Friday, Aug. 7
Viva Knievel | Saturday, Aug. 8

🍖 FOOD VENDORS:
3rd Street Tavern - ATOM Hospitality
Boon's Backyard BBQ
Kelm's BBQ
Chef.Pickett
S&B BBQ
Scotty Biggs BBQ Company
The Smokin' Lady BBQ & Catering

🍻 Stay tuned for the rest of the 2026 lineup, activities, and our new Beer Garden!
More info: ribfestmankato.com