Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off
About this event
The Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off is a food festival in Sparks, Nevada, at Victorian Square. The 2026 event takes place Sep 2–7, 2026. One of the nation's largest barbecue competitions closes Victorian Avenue in Sparks each Labor Day weekend as pitmasters cook more than 250,000 pounds of ribs. Free admission, free concerts, hundreds of vendors, and fierce competition draw barbecue lovers from across the country.
Annual, Labor Day weekend in early September
Location & directions
Victorian Square, Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431
Frequently asked questions
When is Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off 2026?
Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off takes place Sep 2–7, 2026 in Sparks, Nevada. Annual, Labor Day weekend in early September
Where is Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off held?
Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off is held in Sparks, Nevada, at Victorian Square, Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431.
What is Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off?
One of the nation's largest barbecue competitions closes Victorian Avenue in Sparks each Labor Day weekend as pitmasters cook more than 250,000 pounds of ribs.
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