Watford City "Best of the West" Ribfest

The finishing touch on these ribs by the Hess Corporation was just enough to claim 1st in the Best of the West RibFest held in Watford City on Friday. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)

Spartan Oilfield Services prepping the ribs for the Ribfest cook off. Their recipe was good enough to land them 3rd place out of the 18 teams participating. Second place during the Best of the West Ribfest went to Yorks BBQ. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)

Thousands of music lovers flocked to Main Street, Watford City, for the free concerts during Best of the West RibFest. Ricochet and Cloe Fredricks were amongst some of the favorites keeping the crowd entertained after the ribs were served. (Photo by Jessie Veeder Scofield)

With the soaring temperatures, one of the kids' favorites during the Best of the West RibFest celebration was definitely the free snow cones provided by Dakota West Credit Union and the delicious shaved Ice from the Sno Shack. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)

Classic cars compete head to head during the Ribfest Car Show, Watford City.

The Kids Zone sponsored by Legendary Smiles, Watford City, was a hit with the youngsters during the street fair and Best of the West RibFest. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)