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Heading into the Memorial Day holiday weekend, Casino Fandango’s signature spring event returns to Carson City with the annual Rockin’ Rib-Fest.

This local favorite holiday weekend event features delicious mounds of tangy ribs cooked up and basted in award-winning sauces as part of the rib cook-off competition with national champion rib cookers, barbecue vendors, arts and craft vendors, a beer garden and live music on the outdoor stage.

Admission is free and all ages are welcome. The event began Friday and continues through Monday. The hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday.

The Rockin’ Rib-Fest is at Casino Fandango’s 3rd floor parking garage, 3800 South Carson Street. See the band lineup below.