Summer Food Festivals

For many people, there’s no better way to spend a day than strolling the grounds of a food festival, sampling great eats and drinks under sunny skies. And what better place than Long Beach, where temperate weather and coastal breezes create perfect conditions for enjoying amazing dishes? Check out this summer’s lineup of Long Beach food festivals.

LONG BEACH BBQ FESTIVAL

May 23-24

The Long Beach BBQ Festival returns for its third edition at Shoreline Aquatic Park (200 Aquarium Way) on May 23 and 24, 2025. Hosted by Axiom Kitchen in collaboration with Noah’s Arc Foundation, the BBQ fest will feature more than two dozen tantalizing barbecue vendors, a dance floor with DJs and live music. There will also be cooking demos, pitmaster meet-and-greets, a chili cook-off, shopping, carnival games and kids activities, as well as lounges with a full bar and whiskey tastings. For more details and tickets, visit longbeachbbqfest.com.

CREDIT: Long Beach BBQ Festival

MAI TAI FESTIVAL

May 24

It’s island vibes and good times at the Mai Tai Festival at Rainbow Lagoon (400 E Shoreline Dr). This tropical celebration of an iconic tiki cocktail takes place on May 24, 2025, and features live entertainment on stage, including reggae acts Sammy Johnson, Jordan T, Eli-Mac, and Lea Love & Swells OC. The festival also includes dancers, art, and a variety of food vendors. For details and tickets, visit maitaifestival.com.

LA WINE FEST

May 31-June 1

The LA Wine Fest on May 31 and June 1, 2025, is celebrating its 20th anniversary, bringing a selection of more than 200 wines from around the world to Harry Bridges Memorial Park (1126 Queens Hwy) for wine lovers to sample. Attendees can also try various craft beers, ciders, and other beverages, plus nearly two dozen food trucks, live music, and backyard games. Get all the details, purchase tickets, and sign up for the prize giveaway at lawinefest.com.

CREDIT: Meredith Carlson

LA INDEPENDENT BEER FEST

June 14

Beer lovers should not miss the Los Angeles Independent Beer Fest on June 14, 2025, at Shoreline Aquatic Park (200 Aquarium Way). This festival, held annually by the Los Angeles County Brewers Guild, features beer samples from 75 breweries, live music, local food, and games. Breweries include local favorites Altar Society, Ambitious Ales, Beachwood Brewing, ISM Brewing, Long Beach Beer Lab, Smog City Brewing, Syncopated Brewing, Ten Mile Brewing, and Trademark Brewing. Check out the details and purchase tickets at laindependentbeerfest.com.

TACO & TEQUILA FESTIVAL

June 28

The Long Beach Taco & Tequila Festival is an all-day celebration of Latin culture, featuring taco and other food vendors, tequila tastings, live music, lucha libre, and shopping. Hosted by Playalarga, this festival is held June 28, 2025, at Mosaic on The Promenade (The Promenade N) in Downtown Long Beach between 3rd and 4th Streets. Visit the Playalarga site for details and tickets.

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Claire Atkinson

Claire Atkinson is a Southern California native who has lived in Long Beach for over 20 years. She spends her free time visiting local parks, farmers markets, and museums, and loves learning about Long Beach history and culture.