For the past few years I have gone to the Best in the West Rib Cook Off in Sparks Nevada. Its hosted by the Nugget Casino. Every year it gets better and better. Team come from all over the country to win the cash prize and to be crowned the Best in the West. It's not a KCBS event but the stakes are high. These teams put a lot of money, time and hard work into this event. Its the biggest barbecue cook out in the west.
This years marks the 24th Annual Best in the West contest. Last years winner Back Forty Texas Barbecue will be back to defend their tittle against 23 other top rated Rib Cookers. Our friend at Bone Daddy will be rocking the grill with in my opinion, the best ribs in town. They are one of my top three teams that go this this event. I also like Pork 'n' Beans and the Awesome Aussies. The lines for some of these teams can be very long and you need to have a plan with a few friends with ya to sample everyone's ribs. So my eater team picks a half dozen each and works it.
During this event over 100,000 pounds of ribs will be eat'n by a massive crowd of hungry folks. I always tell people if you can only go to one BBQ event a year, this is the one you need to go to. You'll be blown away by the massive size of the teams sets up, the large smokers, the amount of people enjoying the ribs and how good these teams are. Its a long party.
So pack up your wet naps and get up to Sparks Nevada for the best ribs ever. It officially starts on August 29th and goes to September 3rd. Most of us show up Saturday to Monday. Its always hot so bring water and dress cool. You'll love it!
Date: August 29th -September 3, 2012 / Starts at11:00am
Victorian Square, Sparks, Nevada on Victorian Avenue,
between 14th Street & Pyramid Way
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