CasaBlanca Rib Fest kicks off Friday in Mesquite
On Sept. 7, Mesquite Gaming, owner of Casablanca Resort and Virgin River Hotel, kicks off the 2018 CasaBlanca Rib Fest with exciting entertainment, family-friendly games, and of course mouthwatering ribs. The event, which runs from through Sept. 9 features award-winning vendors including Austin Texas Lightning BBQ, Chicago BBQ Company, and Texas Outlaw BBQ. The full schedule for this weekend-long event is below. CasaBlanca Rib Fest is free and open to the public.
Sept. 7
CasaBlanca Events Center 1–7 p.m.
Beginning at 1 p.m., attendees can enjoy barbecue and carnival-style food vendors, beer garden, tailgate activities and games, and live music with DJ Sally. The day’s schedule also includes children’s pie- and watermelon-eating contests and prize giveaways:
—5 p.m.: Watermelon-eating Contest: 8–9 year olds.
—5:30 p.m.: Watermelon-eating Contest: 10–11 year olds.
—6 p.m.: Watermelon-eating Contest: Mesquite Police Department vs. Mesquite Fire Department.
—7 p.m.: Watermelon-eating Contest: 12–13 year olds.
Skydome Lounge 8 p.m.
Gregg Peterson
With his four-piece band, Gregg Peterson creates his own powerful and distinctive sound. Mesquite and Las Vegas’ favorite variety and dance band plays classics from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s to the contemporary hits of today in one sharply-dressed package. Free admission, must be 21 and older.
CasaBlanca Showroom 8:30 p.m.
Comedy Machine
Join top comedians Ed Regine, Marc Yafee, and Steven Roberts as they come together for a fun night of laughter. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through Star Tickets or through CasaBlanca Resort. Tickets available at casablancaresort.com, by phone at (800) 585-3737, or in person at the CasaBlanca front desk.
Sept. 8
CasaBlanca Events Center 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Beginning at 11 a.m., attendees can enjoy barbecue and carnival-style food vendors, beer garden, tailgate activities and games, and live music with DJ Sally. The day’s schedule also includes children’s pie- and watermelon-eating contests and prize giveaways:
—3:30 p.m.: Pie-eating Contest: 8–9 year olds.
—4 p.m.: Pie-eating Contest: 10–11 year olds.
—5 p.m.: Pie-eating Contest: 12–13 year olds.
Skydome Lounge 8 p.m.
Gregg Peterson
CasaBlanca Showroom 8:30 p.m.
The Bluzmen: tribute to the Blues Brothers
This two-man act brings The Blues Brothers to life on stage. With the opening number, “I Can’t Turn You Loose,” to the climatic finale of “Shout,” this Blues Brothers tribute captivates the audience with a high-energy performance all night long. Tickets are available at casablancaresort.com, by phone at (800) 585-3737, or in person at the CasaBlanca front desk.
Sept. 9
CasaBlanca Events Center 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Beginning at 11 a.m., attendees can enjoy barbecue and carnival-style food vendors, beer garden, tailgate activities and games, and live music with DJ Sally. The day’s schedule also includes children’s pie- and watermelon-eating contests and prize giveaways.
—Noon: Watermelon-eating Contest: 8–9 year olds.
—1 p.m.: Watermelon-eating Contest: 10–11 year olds.
—2 p.m.: Watermelon-eating Contest: 12–13 year olds.
Skydome Lounge 8 p.m.
Gregg Peterson
For more information, visit casablancaresort.com/mesquite-bbq.
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