The BBQ Music Fest is accepting entries into The Best in Southern California BBQ Cook-off. Contestants need to pre-register. Entries will be taken up to July 1, 2026 or until the BBQ Teams block is sold out.
These teams will be allowed to sell to the mass public of the BBQ Music Fest (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
TO PARTICIPATE IN PITMASTER COMPETITION, YOU MUST SELL RIBS AT YOUR BOOTH ALL (3) DAYS.
These teams will be eligible to compete for the Grand Title for the Best BBQ. Pitmasters will battle it out, but there will be ONLY ONE WINNER! Entrants must submit six (6) portions of meat (pork rib) in an UNMARKED approved container. An approved container for turn in will be provided by BBQ Music Fest. On Saturday, July 11, 2026 the BBQ Contest will be held. Mandatory submission time is 3:30PM. Failure to submit at the designated time will result in disqualification from the contest.
The BBQ Music Fest uses a blind judging system. Ribs are judged by a panel who examine the ribs for their appearance, taste and texture. Judging will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 and will conclude with an award presentation on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 6:15PM.
A Grand Champion winner will be announced and a trophy awarded for The Best BBQ Ribs.
BBQ teams will also be eligible for the People's Choice Award. The People’s Choice awards will be presented to the first, second and third place teams that receives the most votes from ticket holders during the competition event on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 5PM.
FILL OUT THE VENDOR APPLICATION BELOW or contact us today by calling (562) 495-5959 for information as to how you and your business can partner with this annual event. You will be notified by email once your application has been reviewed.
