The country’s favorite free rib festival is back! The 22nd annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off will run Wednesday, September 1 through Monday, September 6, 2010. Once again transforming the Labor Day holiday on Victorian Square in downtown Sparks into a must-attend culinary, music, craft, and family end-of-summer affair.

DATE: / Wednesday, September 1–Monday, September 6, 2010
HOURS:

• Wednesday–Sunday: 11:00am–9:00pm
• Monday: 11:00am–5:00pm
• Kids' Area is open every day

LOCATION: Victorian Square, Sparks, Nevada on Victorian Avenue, between 14th Street & Pyramid Way. Click here for more details on the location.
PARKING: Surrounding areas of Victorian Square, Sparks, Nevada. Click here for more details on where to park.
SHUTTLES: Please check back later for more information on our FREE shuttles.
WEATHER: Typically sunny and hot (~90°F) w/ afternoon winds
ATTENDANCE: Over 500,000
ADMISSION: FREE

All food booths will be open from 11:00am—9:00pm, Wednesday—Sunday and from 11:00am—5:00pm on Monday. Food and concessions will be available during event hours only. The Kids' Area is open every day.

The VIP Rib Village is open Wednesday—Sunday from 4—9pm, and Monday from 12—5pm. Click here for more information on the Rib Village.

Enjoy great food and FREE top-name entertainment on five different stages all weekend long! Click here for more detials on the FREE entertainment. Don't miss the 4th Annual Rib Eating Competition on Wednesday, September 2nd at 6pm on the Main Concert Stage featuring top professional eaters from around the world!