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

2010

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

2011

  • People's Choice: Desperado's
  • Critic's Choice Ribs First: Cowboys
  • Critic's Choice Ribs Second: Aussom Aussie
  • Critic's Choice Ribs Third: Willingham's