Big Bear Chili Cook-Off - Visit Big Bear
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BBQ Festival & Competition
Sponsored by Vacasa Real Estate, the Big Bear Lake Grill & Chill is a KCBS sanctioned BBQ competition and State Championship event. All KCBS rules are in effect and will include Brisket, Pork Butt, Pork Ribs and Chicken categories. The competition is held Saturday only but attendees can enjoy the mouthwatering BBQ Festival on both Saturday and Sunday!
Grill masters will be serving up sample portions of BBQ and sides and attendees can participate in the People’s Choice competition to vote for their favorite griller! The People’s Choice competition is held on both Saturday and Sunday and will be surrounded by live music, a vendor village, and more.
Beer Festival
A BBQ just isn't a BBQ without a beer in hand. The Big Bear Lake Grill & Chill includes a two-day beer tasting festival in tandem with the BBQ festival. Over 30 breweries are lined up to give attendees a sample pour of their craft beers, special brews, and brand favorites. So, raise a sampler and sip to Memorial Day Weekend and all the servicemen and women who defend us everyday. Breweries include:
- Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
- 5174 Brewing Company
- Alosta Brewing Company
- Belching Beaver Brewery
- Bottle Logic Brewing Company
Live Music
Grill & Chill is happy to announce the 2022 stage sponsor, Big Bear Cool Cabins. This talent stage has been the site of much groovin' and movin' with genres like jazz, rock, country, tribute bands, and more! This year's musical talents include:
- Morgan Leigh Band - One of Southern California’s high energy country bands! Morgan Leigh was a contestant on American Idol S12 and S14, was the Texaco Country Showdown State Winner, was nominated for Best Country/Americana by San Diego Music Awards, and much more.
- Stun Grenade
- Twisted Gypsy: Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band - Sing along to some of Fleetwood Mac's most famous song with Twisted Gypsy the ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band.
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