Often referred to as the Super Bowl of rib competitions on the national BBQ competition circuit, the annual Labor Day Weekend event spans more than 6 city blocks in the heart of downtown Sparks, Nevada.  Two dozen of the country’s best BBQ teams competed for nearly $20,000 in prize money plus prestigious bragging rights!  It is estimated that 350,000-400,000 BBQ enthusiasts take part of the festivities each year consuming more than 250,000 pounds of mouthwatering ribs during the 6-day festival.

In addition to the best BBQ around, a wide variety of activities are offered including a huge arts and crafts vendor show, kids area, VIP area and top named entertainment performing on two stages. There is no admission fee and the event is open to the public.

Schedule:

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Main Stage
7pm-9pm: Ying Yang Twins

Plaza Stage
11am - 1:30pm: Joey Carmon
2pm - 5pm: DJ Icey
6pm - 9pm: Cliff Porter

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Main Stage
7pm-9pm: Thompson Square

Plaza Stage
11am - 1:30pm: Whitewater
2pm - 5pm: James King Roxas
6pm - 9pm: Jakes Garage

Friday, August 30, 2024

Main Stage
7pm-9pm: Uncle Kracker

Plaza Stage
11am - 1:30pm: Reckless Envy
2pm - 5pm: Patron Latin Rhythms
6pm - 9pm: Sierra Roc

Saturday, August 31, 2024

Main Stage
7pm-9pm: Foghat

Plaza Stage
11am - 1:30pm: The Heidi Incident
2pm - 5pm: Austin Moe
6pm - 9pm: Brodie Stewart

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Main Stage
7pm-9pm: Eddie Montgomery

Plaza Stage
11am - 1:30pm: Eric Anderson
2pm - 5pm: Decoy
6pm - 9pm: Mark Mackay

Monday, September 2, 2024

Main Stage
2:30pm-4:30pm: Legendary Wailers

Plaza Stage
11am - 2pm: Mike Shummer

Date: August 28-September 2, 2024

Time:
August 28, 2024 from 10:30am to 9:00pm
August 29, 2024 from 10:30am to 9:00pm
August 30, 2024 from 10:30am to 9:00pm
August 31, 2024 from 10:30am to 9:00pm
September 1, 2024 from 10:30am to 9:00pm
September 2, 2024 from 10:30am to 5:00pm

Location: Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431

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