rib competition 2025

2025 Nugget Rib Cook-Off – Best in the West has begun! Howdy, folks. I’m Chad Dyer, your guide to the smoky heart of barbecue. Whether you’re a backyard beginner or a seasoned pitmaster, the 2025 Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Sparks, Nevada, is where tradition and community come alive. This festival draws over 350,000 folks to…

The Nugget Rib Cook-Off 2025 is where BBQ dreams ignite, a six-day smoke-fest from August 27 to September 1 in Sparks, Nevada. Picture Victorian Square filled with hickory and cherry smoke as over two dozen pitmasters cook 240,000 pounds of St. Louis-style ribs for 350,000-400,000 hungry fans. With $19,000 in prizes and double-blind judging by…