CasaBlanca Rib Fest

CasaBlanca Rib Fest

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September 8–10, 2023

CasaBlanca Rib Fest Hours

Friday 1pm–7pm
Saturday 11am–7pm
Sunday 11am–5pm

The CasaBlanca Rib Fest will fire up the streets of Mesquite September 8-10 with award-winning barbecue competition teams, including Chicago BBQ Company, Texas Outlaw BBQ and Austin’s Texas Lightning BBQ. Vendors will also serve up mouthwatering ribs and other savory barbecue classics, alongside a beer garden serving craft beers and specialty liquor. Guests can also enjoy live entertainment, kid-friendly activities and other surprises to guarantee a flavorful weekend.

Beer Garden

Chicago BBQ

• 1st place 2017 Best in the West Rib Cook-off. Sparks, NV

• Best Ribs In The World at the Richmond World Invitational Rib Championship. Richmond, VA

• Best Ribs In America at the National Rib Cook-Off. Cleveland, OH

• Best Sauce In America at the National Rib Cook-Off. Cleveland, OH

8 Times 1st Place People’s Choice Award at the Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest. Columbus, OH

Over 10 Awards at the Best In The West Rib Cook-Off. Sparks, NV

Owner and BBQ expert Tom Ferguson, after retiring from owning a chain of Italian restaurants in suburban Chicagoland, had a vision of creating Chicago’s ultimate BBQ experience.
In 1985 Tom started competing in national rib cook-offs. One year later, in 1986 he won the title of Best Ribs In The World at the Richmond World Invitational Rib Cook-Off. He has been going strong ever since with over 300 national and local competition awards. Tom also has the bragging rights of winning over ten awards at the Nugget Best Of The West Rib Cook-Off.

Tom brings his love and passion to every slab served.

YOU GOT TO TRY THESE!!

Austin’s Texas Lightning

• 5th place 2017 Best in the West Rib Cook-off. Sparks, NV
• 2nd Place Best Ribs at Ribfest Chicago. Chicago, IL
2 TIMES Best Ribs at Ribs on the River. Terre Haute, IN
2 TIMES People’s Choice Award at Ribs on the River. Terre Haute, IN
• 1st Place Best Ribs at Mankato Ribfest. Mankato, MN

Austin’s Texas Lightning was created after Nikki had spent years working with her father, Tom Ferguson. After Nikki had gotten bit by the BBQ bug she went out on her own and started Austin’s Texas Lightning. She has over 30 years of BBQ cooking experience and combined with her team they have over 60 years of serving award winning BBQ.
She has traveled coast to coast with her team and has won numerous awards on both the national and local level of rib competitions. She is excited to bring her unique flavors and BBQ experience to Mesquite for the inaugural rib cook-off.

Texas Outlaws

Only team to win 1st place 5 times at Naperville Ribfest

One of two teams that has won 1st place at Best in the West Rib Cook-Off 4 Times

The only team to win 1st place at Pig in the Pines 5 Times

Best known for our ribs, but we also smoke award winning pork shoulder and beef brisket

Schedule

Friday, September 8, 2023

Time Event Description Admission Location
1pm –7pm BBQ Food Vendors & Carnival Food Vendors Live Music with DJ Ricochet, children’s watermelon eating contests, prize giveaways.
Beer Garden with tailgate activities.
For all ages CasaBlanca Grand Ballroom
4pm–7pm Watermelon Eating Contest 4:30pm- Radio Station
5pm- 8-9 Year Old
5:30pm- 10-11 Year Old
7pm- 12-13 Year Old
Sign up with the DJ Ricochet before the contest CasaBlanca Grand Ballroom
8pm–1am The Ride Live Music Free, 21 and Older Skydome Lounge

Saturday, September 9, 2023

Time Event Description Admission Location
11am–7pm BBQ Food Vendors & Carnival Food Vendors Music with DJ Ricochet, children’s watermelon eating contests, prize giveaways. Beer Garden with tailgate activities. For All Ages CasaBlanca Grand Ballroom
Noon–2pm Watermelon Eating Contest Noon- Virgin Valley High School Principal vs Hughes Middle School Principal
2pm- Mesquite PD VS Fire Dept.

Sign up with DJ Ricochet before the contest CasaBlanca Grand Ballroom
3:30pm–5pm Watermelon Eating Contest 3:30pm- 8-9 Year Old
4pm- 10-11 Year Old
5pm- 12-13 Year Old
Sign up with DJ Ricochet before the contest CasaBlanca Grand Ballroom
8pm–1am The Ride Live Music Free, 21 and Older Skydome Lounge

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Time Event Description Admission Location
11am–5pm BBQ Food Vendors & Carnival Food Vendors Live Music with DJ Ricochet, children’s watermelon eating contests, prize giveaways. Beer Garden with tailgate activities. For all ages CasaBlanca Grand Ballroom
noon–2pm Watermelon Eating Contest Noon- 8-9 Year Old
1pm- 10-11 Year Old
2pm- 12-13 Year Old
Sign up with DJ Ricochet before the contest CasaBlanca Grand Ballroom
8:30pm–1am The Ride Live Music Free, 21 and Older Skydome Lounge