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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!

Selection of high-quality raw beef steaks, pork ribs, and custom roasts displayed on rustic wooden boards at Downtown Meats.

Meat Bundles

Choose from any of our packages for a quick and easy way to host a party or fill your freezer.

New Smoke Stack Bundle

All your favorite smoked meats and snacks in one bundle.

See What's Included

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!

Please Call Ahead: (218) 751-5011

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.