Ribfest

Winners

Argus Leader RibFest People's Choice Winners

1998

  1. Bibb's
  2. Desperado's
  3. Johnson's
  4. Ribbin's

1999

  1. Famous Dave's
  2. Desperado's
  3. Bibb's
  4. Camp 31

2000

  1. Famous Dave's
  2. Desperado's
  3. Nap's

2001

  1. Famous Dave's
  2. Desperado's
  3. Ribbin's

2002

  1. Desperado's
  2. Famous Dave's
  3. Johnson's

2003

  1. Desperado's
  2. Johnson's
  3. Famous Dave's

2004

  1. Desperado's
  2. Famous Dave's
  3. Johnson's

2005

  1. Desperado's
  2. Famous Dave's
  3. Johnson's

In 2006, a new prize structure was introduced to the festival. In addition to the People's Choice title, the Ribbers now compete for two critic's choice awards - Ribs and Sauce.

2006

  • People's Choice: Desperado's
  • Critic's Choice Ribs: Desperado's
  • Critic's Choice Sauce: Johnson's

2007

  • People's Choice: Desperado's
  • Critic's Choice Ribs: Johnson's
  • Critic's Choice Sauce: Famous Dave's

2008

  • People's Choice: Desperado's
  • Critic's Choice Ribs: Porky 'N' Beans
  • Critic's Choice Sauce: Willingham's BBQ

Latest News

6/12/2008

May Employee of the Month

The employees of the Sioux Falls Arena and SMG would like to congratulate Tim Lemke for being chosen May Employee of the Month.

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6/3/2008

Weather doesn’t stop RibFest fans

Despite a rainy start, the 11th Annual Argus Leader RibFest, produced by SMG, drew over 42,000 people to the “backyard” of the Sioux Falls Arena.

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