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

2009

  • People's Choice: Desperado's
  • Critic's Choice Ribs First: Desperado's
  • Critic's Choice Ribs Second: Famous Dave's
  • Critic's Choice Ribs Third: Rasta Joe's

Latest News

3/9/2010

Summit League Tournament Championships

There are still plenty of seats available for both the men's & women's Summit League Tournament Championship games being held today at the Sioux Falls Arena.

2/5/2010

January Employee of the Month

The employees of the Sioux Falls Arena and SMG would like to congratulate Penny Tietz for being chosen January Employee of the Month.