Best of the West Nugget Rib Cook-off entertainment schedule
Schedule of events 2008
June 27, 2008
Booths
All food booths will be open from 11 a.m.– 9 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday. Food and concessions will be available during event hours only.
Entertainment
Enjoy great food and great music on six different stages all weekend long!
The Radiators
7 - 8:30 p.m. Aug.27
Main stage
Free!
Zydeco/Rock
The Radiators are a rock band from New Orleans, Louisiana, who have combined the traditional musical styles of their native city with more mainstream rock and R&B influences to form a bouncy, funky variety of swamp-rock. The same members have been together for 30 years and have catalog of more than 1,000 songs.
The Blasters
7 -8:30 p.m. Aug. 28
Main stage
Free
American Roots Rock
The Blasters are the pioneers of American Roots Rock, blending blues, rock-a-billy and good ol' rock 'n' roll. They have played with Los Lobos, The Cramps and Dwight Yokam.
Bucky Covington
7 -8:30 p.m. Aug. 29
Main Stage
Free
Country
Bucky Covington surfaced in 2006 on American Idol. Though he didn't win the competition, he has gone on to sign a record deal with Lyric Street Records and is currently touring to support his latest self titled CD.
Night Ranger
7 -8:30 p.m. Aug. 31
Main Stage
Free
Pop Metal
Night Ranger was formed in San Francisco in the early 80's and their first five albums sold over 10 million copies. Most noted for their power ballad "Sister Christian" the band had other hits like "You Can Still Rock in America" and "Don't Tell Me You Love Me."
Joe Bonamassa
2- 5 p.m. Sept. 1
Main Stage
Free
Blues
Joe Bonamassa opened for blues legend B.B. King at the age 12 and since then he has recorded with Greg Allman, Rick Derringer and Leslie West. Though his style is blues-based, Joe Bonamassa puts his own twist on Jethro Tull covers and his original music will bring any room to its feet. Visit Joe Bonamassa's Web site here.
Kids activites
Cost:
Tickets are $1 each
12 for $10 (better deal)
or 30 for $20 (best deal)
No refunds
Hours:
Friday - 3 –9 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday - 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Monday - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rules:
Must be at least 4 feet tall to ride Obstacle Courses.
Must be under 100 pounds for Avalanche Mountain and Paddle Boat Lagoon.
Must be under 200 pounds and able to fit smallest harness for the 4-Way Trampoline.
3 tickets per ride:
Treasure of the Caribbean Obstacle Course
4-Way Trampoline
Avalanche Mountain
Carousel Bounce
Inflatable 30' Colossal Slide
Paddle Boat Lagoon
Jumbo Bounce House
Shuttle Services
For your convenience, there will be free park and ride shuttle service departing approximately every half-hour from:
Reed High School, 1350 Baring Blvd., Sparks
Wooster High School, 1331 E. Plumb Lane, Reno
The free shuttles will run from 5–10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 11a.m.–10:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
The shuttle pick-up/drop-off area will be located on the corner of Nugget Avenue and 11th Street.