August 21-23, 2020

Fri. 5-10PM | Sat. 12-10PM | Sun. 12-8PM
Fountain Valley Sports Park, Fountain Valley, CA
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Become a BBQ Vendor

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 August 7, 2020 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).

These teams will be eligible to compete for the Grand Title for the Best BBQ. Pitmasters and locals 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, August 22, 2020 the BBQ Contest will be held. Mandatory submission time is 3:30PM. Failure to submit at the desginated 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, August 22, 2020 and will conclude with an award presentation on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 5PM.

One of the judges will be Season 7 MasterChef Winner Shaun O'Neale.

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, August 23, 2020 at 5:30PM.

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.

Food (BBQ VENDOR)

$2000
plus $100 refundable cleaning deposit.
Eligible to participate in VIP Rib Village (where we pay you per slab), compete for Grand Title for Best BBQ and People's Choice.
You are required to bring your own setup.
BUSINESS LICENSE IS WAIVED FOR THIS EVENT. BUSINESS LICENSE required prior to the event.
HEALTH PERMIT (temporary/permanent) required prior to the event. Fee not included.

CITY REQUIREMENT: Once approved for the event you are required to submit your health permit application paperwork with applicable fee directly to BBQ Music Fest rather than to the Orange County Health Department as we must file on your behalf. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Tables, LED lights, electrical cords NOT included. You must provide your own.
Ash dump, grease dump, gray water dump, trash dump roll-off bins, electricity (110V electrical outlet) are provided.
A 3-way compartmental sink and water will be available for use.
Food Trucks must leave food truck on premises during the entire event (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). If you have specific needs, contact us.

2020 BBQ Vendor Application

AUGUST 21-23, 2020
Friday 5-10PM | Saturday 12-10PM | Sunday 12-8PM
Fountain Valley Sports Park, Fountain Valley, CA

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plus $100 refundable cleaning deposit.

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Each item listed must have retail prices and cannot sell glass containers. SELLING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IS PROHIBITED. O Entertainment reserves the right to prohibit the sale or rental of any item of merchandise or FOOD.

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New vendors only: please email photo(s) of your booth/setup to support@BBQMusicFest.com

The undersigned agrees to abide by the official rules of O Entertainment to staff their booth during all festival hours, adhere to the retail prices listed above, to not drive vehicles on fairgrounds during festival hours, adhere to all electrical, fire, health and other codes whether local, county, state or federal, and to clean their booth space.

There is overnight security, however, the BBQ Music Fest is not responsible or liable for accidents, damage, loss or theft of materials/items/personal property left overnight. You may not bring alcohol into the festival site. However, alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase onsite for consumption though you may not take alcohol outside of the festival area.

All gambling and illegal activity is prohibited.

Each BBQ Team is responsible for the management of their waste disposal to designated roll-offs onsite for the event. Disposal of trash into waste receptacles (trash cans) is prohibited.

BBQ Teams are responsible for their own parking permit. Parking is controlled solely by City of Fountain Valley and not the BBQ Music Fest. The event offers free parking.

If booth space is left vacant without prior permission of O Entertainment, BBQ Team is subject to a $50 per day fine and/or having the space resold to another vendor. Any BBQ Team not paying in full their space fee before opening day must pay an additional $100 late fee for the space.

By clicking the SUBMIT button, you agree to the terms and conditions.