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Top Music Acts at the Nugget Rib Cook-Off

Free Big Name Entertainment at the Nugget Rib Cook-Off

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Armadillo Willy's Barbecue, Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off, Sparks, Nevada, NV

Armadillo Willy's Barbecue at the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Sparks, Nevada.

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The Nugget Rib Cook-Off, one of the biggest and best events around Reno / Tahoe, takes place in Victorian Square, Sparks, Nevada, NV. Main Stage entertainment is free and features top music acts.

Big Entertainment at the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off

The Main Stage on Victorian Square will feature the biggest shows, including free performances by...

During the Nugget Rib Cook-Off, other venues will be offering entertainment as well. These include the U.S. Bank Stage, Great Basin Brewing Co., Cantina Los Tres Hombres, and O'Ski's Pub & Grill. Check the event maps for the location of these venues. Here is the schedule for U.S. Bank Stage entertainment...

Wednesday, August 31

  • Dust on the Bottle - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Blues Monsters - 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Tim Snider and Sound Society - 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 1
  • Alias Smith - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Eric Anderson Band - 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Rick Hays and American Steele - 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday, September 2
  • Max Yasgur's Farm - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Hired Gunnz - 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Whitney Myer Band - 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 3
  • Jason King Band - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • The Schall Adams Band - 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Mark Sexton - 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 4
  • Bayou Boys - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • The Fantods - 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Jellybread - 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Source: John Ascuaga's Nugget press release..

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