Battle of the Brats 2026
Join us every Wednesday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to sample competing brat flavors, vote for your favorite, and enter our summer-long prize drawings! Plus, the first 50 participants get a free hot dog.
On tournament days, enjoy our lunch special and save $1 per pack on the competing flavors to grill at home.
We are also accepting sign-ups for our Hot Dog Eating Contest (ages 16+). The big outdoor showdown takes place right after the Battle of the Brats on Friday, 8/7 at 1:00 pm here at Bemidji Downtown Meats! In-store signup only.
Click below to view the weekly updated tournament bracket!
Meat Bundles
Choose from any of our packages for a quick and easy way to host a party or fill your freezer.
Boneless Processing
Let us take care of making something tasty out of your wild game, from burger to brats and more.
Special orders of supplies like beef or pork trimmings, cheese, etc. Please call ahead!
Our History
Downtown Meats has been known by other names, but has always provided the highest quality meats since our doors opened in the early 1930’s.
Some of our favorite recipes!
We're Here to Help
Our highly trained staff is on-hand to answer questions and provide information about our products, their sources, cooking techniques, serving suggestions, and substitutions, because getting the right cut of meat is only the first step to a great meal.