BIG Gay BBQ

We're Moving to April!
April 25, and 26
Arenas District
BE HAPPY. LOVE ALL.

FREE event to attend

Nothing ushers in the sunshine better than delicious BBQ, cold drinks, and incredible music with friends—and this year, we’re doing it with a cool new breeze. We’ve moved our dates from the June swelter to the perfect patio weather of April! Same massive party, same fabulous vibes, just without the summer melt. Join us in the Arenas District for two days of award-winning vendors and live performances right on Arenas Rd.

This finger-lickin’ BBQ features: FREE entry, live entertainment, and outdoor beverage lounges. A variety of food will be available for purchase.

Bring Your Friends

BBQ Vendors!
Brisket, Pulled Pork, Ribs, Burgers, Sausages
Live Band, DJs, and more
Arenas Rd Block Party

Saturday, April 25, & Sunday, April 26

Saturday 11:00-10:00 pm

Sunday 11:00-7:00 pm

The Highlights:

Finger-Lickin’ Eats: The best BBQ vendors in the business.
Epic Soundtrack: Live sets TBD.
Cooler Temps: All the smoke, none of the heat stroke.
Free Entry: A massive community celebration open to everyone!

Last Year's BBQ Favorites:

Wholy Smoke BBQ - Baby Back Ribs, chicken, pulled pork, BBQ beans, potato salad, pasta salad, mac n' cheese, hot links, peach cobbler, regular and sugar-free cakes: lemon and strawberry, and water.
Deepest Cut - Mexican and Latin American-inspired BBQ plates.
Papa's BBQ offers smoked ribs, Tri-Tip, and chicken à la carte, as well as sandwiches and homemade sides such as macaroni and cheese, chili beans, potato salad, coleslaw, corn on the cob, and cornbread.
Uncle D's Smokehouse BBQ & Grill - Smoked ribs, smoked brisket, grilled chicken, smoked pulled pork sandwich, hot links, potato salad, mac n' cheese, Not yo Mama’s BBQ baked beans, banana pudding.
Gelato Granucci - Artisanal gelato made in Palm Springs.
Carl's Concessions - Hawaiian Shave Ice, regular and frozen lemonade, brewed iced tea, water, hot dogs, bacon dogs, Polish kielbasa, and nachos.

SAVE THE DATE!

Don't let the calendar fool you—the biggest, most fabulous BBQ of the year is now an April tradition. Grab your friends, bring your appetite, and we’ll see you in the Arenas District!

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The BIG Gay BBQ is a place free from discrimination, where everyone belongs. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our communities, including people of all cultural and faith backgrounds, classes, gender or sexual identities, ages, and abilities. We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for all.