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

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