Dozens of bands performing at rib cook-off

NUGGET NEWS RELEASE

We have a lot of exciting entertainment on the way for the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off! Here’s a schedule of what you can expect to see on this extended Labor Day weekend.

As always, the entertainment during The Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off is free to the public.

Wednesday, August 29:
11 a.m. – 2 :00 p.m. – Slide Mountain Band; West End Stage
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Mala; West End Stage
5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Milton Merlos, Orozko Lounge
6: 00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Dead Winter Carpenters; West End Stage
7:00 p.m. – Jelly Bread; Main Stage
8:00 p.m. – Midnight – Steppen Stonz; Casino Caberet

Thursday, August 30:
11 a.m. – 2 :00 p.m. – Rigorous Proof; West End Stage
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Schall Adams Band; West End Stage
4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – ESP; Casino Caberet
5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Milton Merlos, Orozko Lounge
6: 00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Buster Blue; West End Stage
7:00 p.m. – The Wood Brothers; Main Stage
9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. – Steppen Stonz; Casino Caberet

Friday, August 31:
11 a.m. – 2 :00 p.m. – Hired Gunzz; West End Stage
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Jason King Band; West End Stage
4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – ESP; Casino Caberet
4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Jeff Jones; Trader Dick’s
6:00 p.m. –11:00 p.m. – Milton Merlos, Orozko Lounge
6: 00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – John Dawson Band; West End Stage
7:00 p.m. – Spin Doctors; Main Stage
9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. – Steppen Stonz; Casino Caberet

Saturday, September 1:
11 a.m. – 2 :00 p.m. – The Novelists; West End Stage
Noon- 4:00 p.m.- Steve Bradford; Trader Dick’s
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Greg Golden Band; West End Stage
4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – ESP; Casino Caberet
4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Jeff Jones; Trader Dick’s
6:00 p.m. –11:00 p.m. – Milton Merlos, Orozko Lounge
6: 00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Buddy Emmer Band; West End Stage
7:00 p.m. – Gloriana; Main Stage
9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. – Steppen Stonz; Casino Caberet

Sunday, September 2:
11 a.m. – 2 :00 p.m. – Max Volume Band; West End Stage
Noon- 4:00 p.m.- Steve Bradford; Trader Dick’s
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – West Bay Rhythm; West End Stage
4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – ESP; Casino Caberet
4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Jeff Jones; Trader Dick’s
6: 00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Mark Sexton Band; West End Stage
7:00 p.m. – Molly Hatchet; Main Stage
9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. – Steppen Stonz; Casino Caberet

Monday, September 3:
11 a.m. – 2 :00 p.m. – Delta Cat; West End Stage
2:00 p.m. – RIB COOK OFF AWARDS CEREMONY, West End Stage
2: 30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Jo Mama; West End Stage
3:00 p.m. –Doug Kershaw; Main Stage
7:00 p.m. – Midnight – Steppen Stonz; Casino Caberet

*Shows are subject to change

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