{"id":327751,"date":"2026-05-22T12:35:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/327751\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T12:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:35:10","slug":"californias-largest-bbq-fest-is-taking-over-this-l-a-county-citys-waterfront-for-a-two-day-celebration-this-memorial-day-weekend-featuring-a-fire-roasted-whole-steer-and-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/327751\/","title":{"rendered":"California\u2019s largest BBQ fest is taking over this L.A. County city\u2019s waterfront for a two-day celebration this Memorial Day Weekend \u2014 featuring a fire-roasted whole steer and 50+ vendors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\" alt=\"BBQ Fest\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BBQ-1024x683.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BBQ-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\" alt=\"BBQ Fest\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLong Beach BBQ Festival via IG @longbeachbbqfest<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a data-force-follow=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/author\/sofia-delpueche\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" data-lazy- class=\"avatar avatar-40 photo\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sofia-delpueche-150x150.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sofia-delpueche-150x150.jpg\"  class=\"avatar avatar-40 photo\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t Staff Writer\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<br \/>\n\t\t\tMay 22, 2026<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/weekend-things-to-do-la\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/weekend-things-to-do-la\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Memorial Day Weekend<\/a> is known as the unofficial kickoff to <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/summer-bucket-list-los-angeles\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/summer-bucket-list-los-angeles\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-category=\"click_internal\">summer.<\/a> And if there\u2019s something we love about this season, it\u2019s eating outdoors, under the sun or the glow of the stars, with the unmistakable aroma of <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/beach-bonfire-los-angeles\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/beach-bonfire-los-angeles\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_2\" data-category=\"click_internal\">burning wood<\/a> in the air.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/longbeachbbqfest.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/longbeachbbqfest.com\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_3\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Long Beach BBQ Festival<\/a> is a celebration of this time-honored ritual, and in 2026 it returns for its fourth edition. This year, the massive event will take place on May 23 and 24 at Rainbow Lagoon Park, right on the city\u2019s beloved <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/la-west-harbor-waterfront-mega-project-opening\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/la-west-harbor-waterfront-mega-project-opening\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_4\" data-category=\"click_internal\">waterfront.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 6-acre <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/best-parks-los-angeles\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/best-parks-los-angeles\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_5\" data-category=\"click_internal\">park<\/a> will be closed to make way for more than 50 vendors and to host a first-ever highlight for the festival: a full whole steer cooked over live fire, never before seen in Long Beach.<\/p>\n<p>Long Beach BBQ Festival 2026, event details<\/p>\n<p>As the biggest celebration of its kind in the entire state, the festival offers guests world-class barbecue from top pitmasters representing the ever-evolving BBQ scene across SoCal and <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/argentinian-restaurants-los-angeles\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/argentinian-restaurants-los-angeles\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_6\" data-category=\"click_internal\">beyond.<\/a> From traditional slow-smoked favorites to bold live-fire techniques, the festival celebrates the craft, culture, and creativity that define modern barbecue.<\/p>\n<p>A standout moment is the Live Fire Experience presented by Titus Smokers and Chef Jennifer Lowry, featuring Long Beach\u2019s first-ever whole steer cooked over a custom-built cross rig. Returning pitmaster Logan Sandoval will also be on-site, showcasing his signature modern approach to barbecue. <\/p>\n<p>Beyond the food and fire, guests can enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/best-breweries-los-angeles\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/best-breweries-los-angeles\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_7\" data-category=\"click_internal\">craft beer<\/a> from ISM Brewing, alongside cocktails and spirits by The Wicked Wolf and The Traveling Bar Co. Dr. Bombay Ice Cream will also be on site with a special appearance by Cordell Broadus. <\/p>\n<p>The festival is designed for all ages, with lawn games, interactive activities, and a dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/best-things-to-do-with-children-in-la\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/best-things-to-do-with-children-in-la\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_8\" data-category=\"click_internal\">kids\u2019 area.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc6 When: Saturday, May 23 and Sunday May 24, 12 PM \u2013 9 PM<br \/>\ud83d\udccd Location: 400 East Shoreline Dr. Long Beach, CA 90802<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Long Beach BBQ Festival via IG @longbeachbbqfest \u00a0\u2013\u00a0 Staff Writer \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 May 22, 2026 Memorial Day Weekend is&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":327752,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[131,133,132],"class_list":["post-327751","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-long-beach","tag-long-beach","tag-long-beach-headlines","tag-long-beach-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/327751","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=327751"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/327751\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/327752"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=327751"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=327751"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=327751"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}