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About the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off
The 2025 Nugget Rib Cook-Off runs from Wednesday, August 27 through Monday, September 1. Nugget Rib Cook-Off hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Nugget Rib Cook-Off is really a cooking competition between the professional barbeque teams that will also be serving ribs and fixins to the public during the event. The top rib cookers according to a team of judges receive cash prizes and trophies. There is also a People's Choice Award, selected by the crowds of regular rib eaters. Pick up a voting sheet from inside the Event Schedule pamphlet.
Admission to the Nugget Rib Cook-Off and parking are free. However, you can purchase tickets to the Rib Village as a treat for yourself or a group. You can sign up for the Rib Village dinner and/or the Rib Village lunch special.
No Pets: Dogs and any other non-service animals are not permitted on Victorian Square during the Nugget Rib Cook-Off.
Carson City BBQ at the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off. Photo © Stan White
Activities and Events at the Nugget Rib Cook-Off
Most things at the Nugget Rib Cook-Off involve eating barbecue ribs and enjoying various beverages. However, there are other things to see and do for all ages, including arts and crafts booths, local vendors, and a kids' activity zone.
Free Entertainment at the Nugget Rib Cook-Off
There will be free entertainment every day at the Nugget Rib Cook-Off. Here is the schedule.
2025 Main Stage Shows
- Ying Yang Twins - August 27, 7 p.m.
- Tim Montana - August 28, 7 p.m.
- Sister Hazel - August 29, 7 p.m.
- Revisiting Creedence - August 30, 7 p.m.
- Colin Raye - August 31, 7 p.m.
- Red Hot Tribute - September 1, 2:30 p.m.
Parking & Shuttles for the Nugget Rib Cook-Off
With thousands of people attending the Nugget Rib Cook-Off, parking is an issue. There is free but limited parking available in the Nugget's west parking lot and the City of Sparks parking garage next to the Galaxy Theaters. There is some parking in residential areas around the venue, but please be courteous to the people who live there. The better option is to ride the free shuttles.
Free shuttles are available from August 27 through September 1, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on September 2, from these locations. Shuttles run approximately every half hour.
- Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, 1350 N. Wells Avenue in Reno, North End Gate 3
- Greenbrae Shopping Center, 510 Greenbrae Drive in Sparks
You can also get a free ride on the RTC RAPID Lincoln Line and Route 11 to Centennial Plaza at Victorian Square. Service will be free from August 27 - September 1, 2025.
Chef working on his ribs at the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off. Photo © Stan White
Source: Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off website.
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