BURGER BRACKET CHALLENGE

The search for Minnesota’s best burger is on. In Minnesota Monthly’s Burger Bracket Challenge presented by COUNTRY Financial and Minnesota Beef Council, 32 standout restaurants face off in a head-to-head bracket where your vote decides who advances. From stacked classics to over-the-top creations, each round brings new matchups and tough decisions. Vote daily as the competition unfolds and help crown the ultimate burger champion! 

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2026 SCHEDULE

Round 1 

April 6 – 12 

Round 2 

April 13 – 19 

Quarterfinals 

April 20 – 26 

Semifinals 

April 27 – May 4 

Finals 

May 4 – 10 

WINNER ANNOUNCED ON MAY 11 

Then join us at GrillFest, May 30 & 31 at CHS Field! Tickets: GrillFestival.com 

 

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