The Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off has been featured in top national newspaper and television stations. See what the Travel Channel, the Food Network, USA Today, MSNBC, the New York Times, the San Francisco Examiner, PeterGreenberg.com, and the New York Daily News have to say about the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off!

Desperado takes the top prize
Updated on Sep 7, 2009

Emotional first-place win for Desperado BBQ & Rib Company. View the full Press Releases here.

Pat Bertoletti pulls off the upset
Updated on Sep 2, 2009

Pat Bertoletti posts shocking Rib Eating Contest upset over three-time defending Champion Joey Chestnut! View the full Press Releases here.

VIP Rib Village tables available
Updated on Aug 19, 2009

This year the Nugget is extending an exclusive opportunity to you: the VIP Rib Village. See more details here.

FREE Rib Shuttles are back for 2009
Updated on Aug 19, 2009

The best way to get to the Rib Cook-off this year is by FREE Shuttle! See more details here.

Armadillo Willy's added to the 2009 line-up
Updated on Aug 14, 2009

We're proud to announce the addition of Armadillo Willy's to the 2009 Rib Cooker line-up. See more details here.

Bone Daddy's BBQ takes 1st place
Updated on Sep 2, 2008

Bone Daddy's BBQ takes 1st place in the 2008 Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off! See the full results here.

Joey Chestnut sets a world record
Updated on Aug 27, 2008

Joey Chestnut wins his third consecutive Best in the West Nugget World Rib Eating Championship with a world record performance of 9.8 lbs of rib meat!!! View official Press Releases here.