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Back Forty Texas Barbecue Takes Home The Top Prize
Updated on Sep 6, 2011

After 20 years of competing in the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off, Back Forty Texas Barbecue won first place for the first time. View the full Press Release here.

Joey Chestnut Takes Nugget Rib Eating Championships
Updated on Sep 1, 2011

#1 ranked competitive eater, Joey Chestnut, held off the competition for a 5th Nugget Rib Eating Championships title. View full Rib Eating results here.

#1 Ranked Eater to Defend Title
Updated on Aug 31, 2011

Watch #1 ranked competitive eater, Joey Chestnut, defend his title tonight in the Nugget Rib Eating Championships. View the full Press Releases here.

Nugget Rib Cook-off is Going Green
Updated on Aug 30, 2011

Check out all of our efforts to make the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off more environmentally friendly. See more details here.

Connect with us online
Updated on Aug 28, 2011

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U.S. Bank Stage Entertainment Line-up Announced
Updated on Aug 22, 2011

Updated line-up for the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off U.S. Bank Stage. See more details here.

Uncle Bub's added to the 2011 cooker line-up
Updated on Aug 9, 2011

We're proud to announce the addition of Uncle Bub's to the 2011 Rib Cooker line-up. See more details here.

Heidi Newfield Headline Entertainment in 2011 Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off
Updated on Aug 6, 2011

Heidi Newfield Announced to Headline Main Stage Entertainment Line-up in the 2011 Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off. See more details here.

Bone Daddy's Takes the Top Prize in 2010
Updated on Sep 6, 2010

Bone Daddy's Claims the Top Prize again in 2010 in the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off! See more details here.

Joey Chestnut Reclaims Rib Eating Title
Updated on Sep 1, 2010

Joey Chestnut takes down Pat Bertoletti 8 lbs to 6.9 lbs in the Nugget Rib Eating Championships! See more details here.

VIP Rib Village Tables Available
Updated on Aug 13, 2010

New for 2010, purchase single seats for Wednesday's VIP Rib Village! See more details here.

Desperado takes the top prize
Updated on Sep 9, 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.