Fourth annual Aberdeen Burger Battle set to kick off in January
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The City of Aberdeen is excited to announce the soon-to-be kick-off of the fourth annual Aberdeen Burger Battle, set to host fourteen participating restaurants.
The goal of the Burger Battle is to raise awareness of food insecurity in the community. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Salvation Army of Aberdeen.
The Burger Battle will officially kick off on January 15, 2026.
Eateries and their burgers include:
Allevity Entertainment -Rubie Red’s Smash Burger
Buffalo Wild Wings - Bacon Mac and Cheese Burger
Circus Sports Bar & Grill - Wild West Burger
City Lights Bar & Events Center - Bacon Cream Dream
Lager’s Inn - Meat Lovers Pizza Burger
Maverick’s Steak & Cocktails - Hot Honey Burger
Mulligan’s Sports Bar & Casino - Freedom Burger
Pop’s Big East - Pop’s Cajun Hot Sausage Burger Po ‘Boy
Pounder’s - Popeye Burger
Richmond Oasis - Philly Cheeseburger
The Market on the Plaza - Meatloaf Burger
The Zoo Bar & Grill - Grand Slam Burger
Three22 Kitchen + Cocktails - Jalapeno Popper Burger
Wakeside Bar & Grill - Hungover Buff
Burger fans can visit participating restaurants and rate each burger as they try it.
The burger with the highest overall rating will be revealed on Thursday, March 12, as part of the Chamber’s Business After Hours Mixer.
Voting details can be found online at www.aberdeenburgerbattle.com.