Rockin’ Rib Fest fires up at Carson City's Casino Fandango this Memorial Day weekend
Prepare for a pre-summer kickoff festival at Casino Fandango over Memorial Day weekend in Carson City with the second annual community Rockin’ Rib Fest, this Friday through Monday.
This deliciously action-packed holiday event is the only Memorial Day rib festival in the region and is the largest planned Memorial Day celebration in the community, organizers say.
Award-winning rib cookers from around the country — including Austin’s Texas Lightening BBQ, Chicago BBQ Company, Back Forty Texas BBQ, and our own Carson City BBQ — will gather for the four-day event, which kicks off at 10am on Friday, May 24 with food, live music and family-friendly activities planned throughout the long holiday weekend. The event concludes at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 27. Admission is free.
“Last year’s success proved there’s nothing like a barbecue to bring people together on Memorial Day weekend to honor the brave men and women who have given their lives for our freedom” said Court Cardinal, president and general manager of Casino Fandango. “We invite our friends and neighbors from across the region to join us at this citywide community event to enjoy the delicious food and great music.”
Event attendees will have the chance to vote for their favorite ribs. Winners will be announced Sunday at 3 p.m.
Casino Fandango will also be creating a “beverage garden” for the event, where guests can enjoy everything from domestic and craft beers to wine, margaritas and cocktails, as well as sodas and bottled water. Succulent sides and refreshing desserts, as well as Rockin’ Rib Fest merchandise, will also be available for purchase at the Casino Fandango booth.
Planned activities include games such as cornhole, Hammer-Schlagen and a pie-eating contest, with prizes for the winners. Dozens of arts and crafts vendors will also be on site.
Several local bands are scheduled to play from open to close each day, including Dendyl Hoyt, Reckless Envy, Lost Reverends and Joey Carmon. Michael Furlong’s Tribute to Tom Petty will headline Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m.
WHAT: Fandango’s Rockin’ Rib Fest
WHEN: Friday, May 24 to Monday May 27, 2019
— Friday, May 24: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
— Saturday, May 25: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
— Sunday, May 26: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
— Monday, May 27: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Roof-top level of the parking garage at Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson St., Carson City. (Enter off Curry St.)
COST: Free admission
INFO: www.casinofandango.com
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