Announcing the 1st annual Treasure Island International BBQ Championship to be held June 15th and 16th 2013 at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, MN on the banks of the Mississippi River near Red Wing, MN.  

Please see the registration page for more information on competing, or apply to judge our contest online.  

We are a KCBS sanctioned event, and there is $30,875 in prize money to be won.

Get ready for summer fun at the 2013 Big Island Bar-B-Que.  Over $14000 in pay-out for this Minnesota State Championship contest.  We are an American Royal qualifier event, and GC will be placed in the draw for the Jack Daniels World.  

For registration information, click here.

Join us at the Big Island Rendezvous - October 5^th and 6^th to see history come alive. Gates open at 9am each day, and tickets are just $12 for adults, $7 for ages 6-11, and kids 5 and under are free. Save by purchasing a Family Pass for $25 or save enve more by purchasing in advance by calling 1-800-658-2526. Experience the fur trade period in the Voyageur encampment, Native American Tipi tours, the Scottish Clann Tartan, New Ulm Battery, and many Early American crafts such as woodworking, blacksmiths, and candle making just to name a few. Purchase period wares, taste authentic cuisine, and experience the sights and sounds of history. The 2013 participant registration form is available here.

Voted one of the Top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association for 2011.

    If you are a school interested in the Big Island Rendezvous, visit the Education Days page for more detailed information.

Oct 5^th & 6^th 2013

Join us at the Big Island Rendezvous Historical Faire - February 8^th and 9^th to see history come alive at the Northbridge Mall in Albert Lea, MN. Experience the fur trade period arts and crafts, Native American Tipi tours, and many other Early American crafts such as woodworking, blacksmiths, and candle making just to name a few. Purchase period wares, taste authentic cuisine, and experience the sights and sounds of history. For registration information, please click HERE.(PDF)

Feb 8^th & 9^th 2014

Join the fun at the Big Island Rendezvous / Albert Lea Chamber of Commerce 14th Annual Gourmet Food Auction - January 31^st at Wedgewood Cove.

If you are interested in participating in the Gourmet Food Auction, or have items you would like to donate, please click here to register.