Fountain Valley BBQ Festival is held at Mile Square Park in Orange County, CA. This year, the festival features a competition between professional pitmasters and local BBQ experts.
The BBQ Festival features some of the top BBQ pitmasters in the country. Porky N Beans America’s Best Ribs, Howling Coyote specializes in St. Louis-style pork spare ribs, Cowboys Barbecue & Rib Company with over 150 titles. Rib Vendors are subject to change.
Both amateur and professional categories for judging and trophies. Also, the BBQ festival will feature music, crafts booths, a kid’s area with a petting zoo, magic shows, and a reptile exhibit. Bring the whole family for a day of fun and finger-licking-good BBQ ribs and pulled pork plates.
Ribs and BBQ Samplers
Pit Masters from the U.S. will sell their award-winning ribs, chicken, sausage, pulled pork, and other mouth-watering BBQ dishes. Ribs can be purchased in full, half racks, or three rib sample plates. Vendors will also offer BBQ sample plates. Most booths are cash only; however, an ATM will be on site.
Live entertainment will be provided on Saturday and Sunday. The BBQ Contest will be held on Sunday, with the last submission at 2:30 PM. A Grand Champion winner will be announced, a $500 prize and the trophy will be awarded for The Best BBQ Ribs. The Pitmasters vs. Locals competition will be held on Saturday.
BBQ Festival Tickets, Parking, Hours
General admission is $10.00 on Saturday and Sunday. Friday admission is only $5.00. Children 12 and under are free. Parking for this event is free. Event hours are Friday 5-10 PM, Saturday 12-10 PM, and Sunday 12-8 PM. Discount tickets for the Saturday BBQ festival are $3.75.
Getting There
Mile Square Park is located in central Orange County. The address for the BBQ festival is Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst Street.
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