Ready your bib for one long weekend of smoking-hot recipes, family fun and fiery competition between spatula-wielding grill masters. The aromas of smoked meat and burning wood will make you drool like a fool as you scan the food court for firsts, seconds, thirds, and so on. Pulled pork sandwiches, fresh-off-the-bone ribs, tangy barbecue chicken and many other finger-licking dishes deserve space on your plate. Make sure you pace yourself, but if you don’t care for advice, it’s open season at The VIP Rib Village. This exclusive area is stuffed with all-you-can-eat pork ribs, chicken, pulled pork, desserts and all kinds of delicious fixings. While you’re at it, grab an ice-cold beer, a glass of wine or anything else that will wash this glorious feast down your throat. Perhaps the most anticipated event is the fierce cook-off between local and national barbecue aficionados. Award-winning pitmasters and Southern California’s finest will get in each other’s grill and crank out the most flavorful meats to ever grace your taste buds. While the sweet, savory sauces trickle down your arm, you’ll have the opportunity to cast your vote and determine the People’s Choice Favorite. The Long Beach BBQ Festival offers a multitude of family-friendly activities including various live music performances, free souvenir e-photo, live interactive reptile exhibit, awesome sports action in the live sports tent, and dance instructions to get you groovin’ all night long on the dance floor. Or sing along to all your favorite songs at the Karaoke Lounge. There’s lots for kids to do including games, face painting, inflatable bounce houses, an animal variety show, and a petting zoo to get up close and personal with all their furry friends! Live Music Free Souvenir E-Photos Dance Floor & Lessons Karaoke Lounge with Live Band (Fri. & Sat. Night) Arts & Crafts Booths Food Court with BBQ meats and treats, including non-BBQ related items Live Sports Tent Interactive Live Reptile Exhibit All-You-Can-Eat VIP Rib Village Adult Beverages: Beer, Wine, and Specialty Drinks Children's Stage (Sat./Sun.) Animal Variety Show Petting Zoo Inflatable Bounces Face Painting the Best BBQ in Town and more for you to explore. Main Stage, Live — Friday, August 17th Crowd Theory Eric Turner Band Karaoke Lounge with Live Band on SECOND?STAGE Saturday, August 18th West Coast Party Crashers Skynyrd Reloaded The Replicas Music Variety Band REMJ - Michael Jackson Impersonator and Tribute Artist Karaoke Lounge with Live Band on SECOND?STAGE Sunday, August 19th Men In Crisis The Trip REMJ - Michael Jackson Impersonator and Tribute Artist Rose’s Pawn Shop KLIQ Radio Station on SECOND?STAGE FRI., SAT. AND SUN. A.J. Gibbs — Mr. 1 Man Show (DJ/Dancing Instructions) S.C.H.A.&R. Live Interactive Reptile Exhibit CHILDREN’S STAGE - Sat./Sun. — 12Noon - 6PM Animal Variety Show · Petting Zoo · Inflatable Impressions and more...