The Best in the West Rib Cook-Off returns on Wednesday, Aug. 27 in and around Sparks' Victorian Square, with 24 vendors set to compete.

This year's lineup has some longtime favorites — including all of last year's top five finishers, plus the winners of Best Sauce and People's Choice.

The event draws more than 350,000 attendees each year, according to event officials , and they serve up more than a quarter of a million pounds of ribs during the six-day festival.

The Best in the West Rib Cook-Off runs from Wednesday, Aug. 27 to Monday, Sept. 1. Festivities take place from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Labor Day Monday.

Heading out to grab some ribs? Here's what you need to know.

Best in the West Rib Cook-Off parking, road closures, transit

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