Join us during Labor Day Weekend from August 29–September 3, 2012 for the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off! Visit nuggetribcookoff.com for more information.

The nation's finest rib cookers vie for the coveted first place trophy, cash prizes and the People's Choice award, as a half-million hungry BBQ lovers consume 100 tons of ribs over six days. With free headliner entertainment each day, a kids' area and craft booths, the Rib Cook-Off has become the country's ultimate end-of-summer family affair.

Book your 2012 Nugget Rib Cook-off room package today:

• 3-night package (8/30 - 9/1)
• 2-night package (8/31 & 9/1)
• 2-night package (9/1 & 9/2)

Tickets are still available for the VIP Rib Village where you can get unlimited ribs and fixin's, drinks, and desserts! Visit nuggetribcookoff.com for more information on the Rib Village. Wednesday and Monday tables and individual seats are still available.

Don't forget to contribute you best Rib Cook-off photos to our Flickr group:

Visit nuggetribcookoff.com for full results from the 2011 Nugget Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off.

Click here to visit the official Rib Cook-Off Web site for more information.

Photos from the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off: