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RibFest 2025 Begins

The seminal BBQ event in the Red River Valley is getting close to its 30th installment, though organizers aren't positive exactly how close.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “I mean, I think anywhere there’s smoke, there’s flavor,” said Lauren Vega of Cowboys Barbeque and Rib Co. It’s the good kind of smoke, though, as the haze floating down from the Canadian border has largely cleared – just in time to be replaced by sweeter fumes from the grills of masters. The hosts of Happy…

LIVE: Easy Big Game Party Recipes With Chef Vern

Learn Recipes That Make You Look Like A Star In The Kitchen In No Time At All

Vern Shellito has more than 30 years of experience in the meat business. He’s the creator of his own barbecue sauce, Que-Shack, and his own salsa, Midwest Finest Salsa Plus. So he knows a thing or two about good eats. He shared some of that expertise live on the KVRR Morning Show, telling us how to make an easy Big…

More Than 41,000 People Take In RibFest 2022 in Fargo

RibFest/FacebookFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another Happy Harry’s RibFest is in the record books and the festival had a pretty good turnout, especially by looking at the crowd for “Firehouse” Saturday night. More than 41,000 people walked through the gates of RibFest during the four-day event last week in the parking lot at Fargdome. Blazin Bronco was the winner of this…

Sons Of AMVETS Grilling Ribs To Raise Funds For New Roof

The Group Is In The Works Of Planning Out More Fundraising Events In The Future.

FARGO, N.D. — Sons Of The American Veterans in Fargo are using ribs to raise funds for a new roof. The non-profit group of volunteers served up dozens of racks of ribs to hungry people waiting in long lines to get a taste. The money is needed as leaks formed in the roofing of the American Veterans building during the…

West Fargo Police, Firefighters Putting on Bibs for Rib Competition

It will be tonight at 5:30 at Fargo's Texas Roadhouse

  FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Police officers and firefighters are putting on their bibs to see which department can eat the most ribs. The event started at 5:30 and is part of a fundraiser Fargo’s Texas Roadhouse is throwing. The department that wins will get a bucket full of donations to use for community events. Texas Roadhouse will also…

Man Overcomes Personal Tragedy to Build Up His Food Truck Brand

The "Heavenly Hawg" has been open for the last year

FARGO, N.D. — Thane Fliginger has always been passionate about barbecue and grilling. But about a year ago, the grill became his source of comfort during tough times. “We lost our father, my grandma passed away, lost my son, so the only good thing that felt good to make that pain go away was to stand in front of your barbeque…

Vendor Pays Tribute to Deceased Wife at 23rd Happy Harry’s Ribfest

Dennis Carrino used to own Porky N' Beans but he now runs Blazin' Broncos

FARGO, N.D. — You’ve probably heard the saying “happy wife, happy life.” One man who has gone beyond that at this year’s Happy Harry’s Ribfest to make sure his wife is proud of him. Dennis Carrino and his wife Judy not only lived under one roof, they also worked together. “When people say oh my God, how can you work with somebody…