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2026 Rib Cook Off
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Dates & Opening Hours
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - Monday, September 7, 2026
Wednesday - Sunday | 10:30am - 9:00 pm |
Monday | 10:30am - 5:00 pm |
Address
Victorian Square, Sparks, Nevada on Victorian Avenue between 14th Street and Pyramid Way
1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada 89431,
USA
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Best in the West
2026 Concert Line Up
Southern California's Hotel California "A Salute to the Eagles"
Main Stage
Thursday, September 3
7PM - 9PM
Hotel California
2025 Cook Off 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
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2025 5th: Joey's Texas Thunder
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2025 Best Sauce: Blazin' Bronco
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2025 Influencer's Choice: Porky Chicks BBQ
Check all Rib Cookers2025 Influencer's Choice: Porky Chicks BBQ
