2–6 Sep 2028 · Sparks, US
Nugget Rib Cook Off 2026
The Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off is an annual Labor Day weekend barbecue festival and rib-cooking competition held in downtown Sparks, Nevada. More than two dozen BBQ teams compete for nearly $20,000 in prize money while offering ribs and food to the public across multiple city blocks, alongside arts & crafts vendors, kids and VIP Rib Village areas, and live entertainment on multiple stages. Admission to the festival is free, with optional paid Rib Village tickets for a shaded VIP all-you-can-eat experience.
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- Dates
- 2–6 Sep 2028
- Location
- Sparks, US
- Frequency
- Biennial
- Audience
- Mixed
- Duration
- 5 days
- Scale
- International
- Exhibitors
- 18Estimate
- Visitors
- 350,000Fact
Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
About Nugget Rib Cook Off 2026
Nugget Rib Cook Off 2026 is an international trade show in Sparks, United States for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Media & Entertainment industries. The 2028 edition runs 2–6 Sep 2028 at Victorian Square (on Victorian Avenue between 14th Street and Pyramid Way). It brings together an estimated 18 exhibitors and 350,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 18 exhibiting companies for the event so far.
Known editions
- 20262–6 Sep 2026
- 202027 Jan 2020
- 201527 Oct 2015
- 201312 Jun 2013
- 201230 Aug 2012
- 200920 Oct 2009
- 200717 Aug 2007
Venue
Who exhibits at Nugget Rib Cook Off 2026
We've captured 18 exhibitors for Nugget Rib Cook Off 2026 (roster as of 2026). They span 1 countries, 100% of them based outside the United States.
Where exhibitors are based
Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.
- Italy100%·1
Based on 1 exhibitors with a known head-office country.
What exhibitors do
The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.
- Food Beverage100%·1
- Logistics Transport100%·1
- Machinery Manufacturing100%·1
Based on 1 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.
Exclusivity
Exceptionally exclusive — almost every exhibitor appears at no other event we track. A genuinely one-of-a-kind gathering.
Cross-referenced against 18 exhibitors in our event graph.
International reach
Truly global — the exhibitor base spans the world.
Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
Nugget Rib Cook Off 2026 2028 exhibitor list
Event Scout has indexed 10+ companies exhibiting at Nugget Rib Cook Off 2026 so far. They span industries including logistics-transport,food-beverage,machinery-manufacturing. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.
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Food and Beverage BusinessILME, Milan, IT
- CClear Bag Policy
- NNo Animals
- NNo balloons, balls or frisbees
- NNo Club Colors or Soft Colors
- No coolers
- No drugs
- No flammable liquids
- No full face coverings
- No laser points
- No noise making devices
- No professional recording equipment
- No selfie sticks
- No signs
- No Smoking
- No tents or chairs
- No types of strollers
- No weapons
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