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4th Annual Long Beach BBQ Festival
August 22-24, 2014 at Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach

The best BBQ pitmasters from around the country gather to grill their award-winning ribs, chicken, sausage, pulled pork and other succulent delicacies.

Featured cookers for this years’ event:  Howling Coyote, Southwest BBQ, Cowboy’s Barbeque & Rib Company, Johnson’s Bar-B-Que, Texas Outlaws and Tennessee Q. Judging and trophies are awarded to both amateur and professional participants.

Dance and stomp to live country western bands, and enjoy refreshing beer and wine cantinas to wash down that delicious BBQ.  Arts and Crafts exhibits.  Special stage shows for the kids. VIP Rib Village option includes designated seating, service and ALL YOU CAN EAT dining. Lots of fun for the whole family!

For more info. and tickets click HERE.