Get fired up for the Best Of The West Ribfest, Street Fair, and Car & Truck Show 2025, a sizzling celebration of flavor and fun in Watford City, North Dakota! Join us on Main Street for a day packed with finger-licking ribs, lively street fair activities, a dazzling car show, an exciting cornhole tournament, and music performances from talented local bands and renowned artists.
Whether you're a foodie in search of the best barbecue in the region, a car enthusiast eager to see stunning vehicles, a music lover looking for great tunes, or simply looking for a fantastic day out with family and friends, this event promises something for everyone. Mark your calendar and come experience the vibrant energy and community spirit that make this event a hallmark of Watford City!
See you on Main Street!
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Concerts Start at 8pm
Music Runs All Day
The 12th Annual Classic Car & Truck Show, sponsored by Panther, is happening from noon-7PM with judging beginning at 4PM. This is open to vehicles of all ages. Awards for both the Classic Car & Truck Show and Ribfest winners will be held at 5 PM.
registration infoLet's throw some bags on Main Street during the Best of the West Ribfest, proudly sponsored by RTC Networks! This is your chance to showcase your skills in a great game of cornhole, where precision and fun go hand in hand. Grab a partner and register for this exciting event, where great prize money is on the line!
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Bring the kids down for a fun day of activities in the Kid Zone. We will have inflatables sponsored by Legendary Smiles, face painters, a dunk tank, a mechanical bull and more fun things for your little ones!
Do you have the best ribs in the west?
If you think you do, get your team together and prove it. Be a part of the region's largest 1 day event.
What a great day! Ribfest 2024 was a resounding success, yet again. Over 20 teams, sponsored by local businesses, competed in the rib competition, serving up more than 3,000 pounds of mouthwatering ribs to attendees. The event also featured a cornhole tournament, car show, and captivating live music, making it a good time for all who attended.
Check out Ribfest 2024 for all the great highlights.
Started in 2003 as a way to encourage motorcyclists traveling to and from Sturgis to make a stop in Watford City, the event has grown from a small gathering of Chamber members and business owners with grills at their storefronts to an annual event that fills the street with over 20 rib competitors, dozens of crafters, vendors and makers, a kid zone, a classic car and truck show, a cornhole tournament, food vendors and a concert featuring nationally touring and chart topping country acts which brings crowds close to 8,000 filling Main Street from north to south.
