Sample delicious ribs and side dishes prepared by the best chefs in the area at the first annual Truckee RibFest on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20. This fun and casual foodie event offers a perfect afternoon outing for hungry dads and their families.

Event organizers have lined up a number of excellent caterers and restaurants who will offer their own creative variations on ribs along with a specialty side dish. The event will feature judging by industry professionals for best ribs, best side dish and an award bestowed for best marriage of ribs and side category, along with a People’s Choice award.

The event is being held at Citizen's Bank Plaza on Donner Pass Road from noon to 4 pm. Tickets are an affordable $20, which will provide three sample plates from the restaurants or caterers of their choice. A sample plate will include a 2-rib “teaser” and one 2 oz side dish. Additional tickets will be available for purchase for those craving more.

A beer garden, bounce house and free entertainment will round out the festivities.

Relay For Life of Truckee will be the event’s first non-profit beneficiary. The American Cancer Society sponsored Relay For Life event raises awareness and provides our community with a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, to remember loved ones lost, and to fight back against the disease. This year’s Relay For Life Truckee event is set for July 17-18.

Tickets can be purchased at the following outlets:  Citizen’s Bank, Sears Hometown Store, The Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce and Switchback PR.

For more information or online tickets visit www.truckeeribfest.com. A nominal $2 service fee applies for online ticket sales. Those who order advanced tickets online will receive a complimentary Truckee RibFest beer mug at the event (first come first served). Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and individuals and range from just $150-$2,000.