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Scenes from the Rib Cook Off (photos)

By: Bob Conrad

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The Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off is underway on Victorian Avenue in Sparks through Monday. In addition to award-winning ribs (you’ll see a few trophies), the event features drinks and sweets vendors, merchandise booths and live music. Check out some scenes from Friday afternoon.

Bob Conrad
Bob Conradhttp://thisisreno.com
Bob Conrad is publisher, editor and co-founder of This Is Reno. He has served in communications positions for various state agencies and earned a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2011. He is also a part time instructor at UNR.

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