Sparks’ own BJ’s BBQ took home first-place honors at the 2022 Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off on Monday. First prize included a trophy and a $10,000 winners check.“I’m ecstatic,” said BJ’s owner Jay Rathmann. “It’s been a little bit since we took first, and now we have bookends!” BJ’s BBQ has competed in more than 30 Best In The West Nugget Rib Cook-Offs. A number of … [Read more...]
Rib cook-off taking over downtown Sparks through Labor Day
Northern Nevada’s favorite event for food aficionados, the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off is back this Labor Day Weekend for its 33rd year in a row. Beginning today, August 31 through September 5, smoking grills, music, and a craft festival will be taking over Victorian Square. This weekend, 21 rib cookers will be conjuring up tasty ribs in an attempt to take home a … [Read more...]
Rib Cook-off Returns for 31st Year this Week
Labor Day Weekend snuck up on us and what better way to celebrate than to head down to Victorian Square to listen to live music and sample a variety of the best smoked ribs in the Western United States. For its 31st year in a row, rib cookers from all over come to compete for more than $20,000 in prize money and more importantly, the bragging rights. From today (August 28) … [Read more...]
Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off to Take Over Victorian Square This Week
The annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off gets going on Wednesday with all-you-can-eat ribs, side dishes, drinks and more lining Victorian Square. Regarded as the biggest rib cook-off in the nation, the rib cookers aren’t just impressing the tasters, they are aiming to please the judges palates to compete for a $14,500 cash pot as well. Winners announced Monday, Sept. … [Read more...]
A busy fortnight on the news front
The past fortnight proved to be a news editor’s dream. On the local, national and international scene there were many major news stories worthy of the No. 1 spot. Locally, the 2015 special events season approached its climax with the Rib Cook Off, Balloon Races, Camel Races, Air Races and Street Vibrations. The official end of the season will occur with the upcoming El … [Read more...]