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Pat's BBQ

111 Tower Rock Lane, Murphysboro, IL 62966

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National BBQ Hall of Fame BBQ

Pulled Pork, Smoked Chicken, Beef Brisket, Nachos, Italian Beef and much more. Will cater from prime rib dinner to a fish fry and if you have vegetarian friends we have some delicious options for them as well.

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Murphysboro Apple Festival

Sep 10 – Sep 13

Four-day festival, with numerous activities and events drawing large crowds such as live music, a carnival with concessions, many contests featuring everything from apple pie eating…

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Praise the Lard Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-off

Sep 18 – Sep 20

A qualifying event for the World Food Championships

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Murphysboro Mud Monster Obstacle & Mud Challenge

Sep 27 @ 8AM

Experience obstacles along the approximate 5-kilometer route. Obstacles can include mud trenches, ropes, low crawls, slip & slides, teamwork challenges and of course, Mud!

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