Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off

About

Held in Sparks around Labor Day, Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off is the country's most prestigious rib competition—top cookers compete for prize money and bragging rights. The event draws roughly 30 competing barbecue teams and restaurants, plus food & beverage vendors and a craft marketplace. Live music runs nightly throughout the festival.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Sep 2–7, 2026

Venue

Nugget Casino Resort / Victorian Square, 1100 Nugget Ave

Tags

• food
• craft
• vendor-marketplace
• annual
• labor-day