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2026 Best In The West Nugget Rib Cook Off
Countdown TimerRib Village Presented by Country Financial
PRESALE COMING SOON
In Person Presale
Friday, April 17
Purchase tickets in person at the Box Office located at the Victorian Ave. entrance by Oyster Bar
11AM - 4PM
Online Presale
Tuesday, April 21, 10AM - Thursday, April 23, 10PM
Public On Sale
Friday, April 24, 10AM
Address
Victorian Square, Sparks, Nevada on Victorian Avenue between 14th Street and Pyramid Way
1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada 89431,
USA
Map & Directions
Concert Line Up
Main Stage
Contest Winners
2025 1st Place: Git-R-Smoked
The world’s top rib cookers compete for top honors each year at the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off.
2025 1st Place: Git-R-Smoked
2025 2nd Place: Battle Born Smokers
The competition is widely regarded as the most prestigious rib cook-off in the country.
Check all Rib Cookers2025 2nd Place: Battle Born Smokers
2025 3rd Place: Butch's Smack Your Lips BBQ
The rib cookers aren’t just competing for bragging rights – $19,000 in Cash Is Up For Grabs For Those Who Impress The
Check all Rib Cookers2025 3rd Place: Butch's Smack Your Lips BBQ
2025 4th Place: Aussom Aussie BBQ
Winners are announced on Monday, September 2 at 2pm Plaza Stage
Check all Rib Cookers2025 4th Place: Aussom Aussie BBQ
2025 5th: Joey's Texas Thunder
Check all Rib Cookers2025 5th: Joey's Texas Thunder
2025 Best Sauce: Blazin' Bronco
2025 Best Sauce: Blazin' Bronco
2025 Influencer's Choice: Porky Chicks BBQ
2025 Influencer's Choice: Porky Chicks BBQ
