2026 Santa Maria BBQ Festival

Introducing the NEW & IMPROVED 8th annual Santa Maria BBQ & Music Festival! This new FREE Admission, 3-day, family-friendly event will celebrate Santa Maria Styled BBQ at our new location, the Santa Maria Fairpark on September 18th - 20th.

Headlined by Los Hermanos Mendoza on Country Night on Saturday, September 19th; and Reggae Legend Pato Banton on Reggae Night on Sunday, September 20th. 

There will also be the option for guest to purchase tickets for our Special Events and Areas within the Santa Maria BBQ & Music Festival. 

• Annual Santa Maria BBQ Tasting event (Saturday, September 19th)

• Santa Maria Beer Festival (Sunday, September 20th) 

• Special VIP Ticket (offered daily) that gives you access to the VIP Area in front of the Main Stage. The VIP Area will include a VIP Bar, Restrooms, Seating and you will be right in front of the stage! Headliners, Los Hermanos Mendoza (September 19th) and Pato Banton (September 20th) will be signing autographs and taking photos with fans in the VIP Area after their show.

The NEW & IMPROVED Santa Maria BBQ & Music Festival will also feature over 40 Bands on 2 Stages, Carnival Rides & Games and over 40 Food & Merchant Vendors! 

The Santa Maria BBQ Tasting Event will take place on Satudray, September 19th from 12 - 4 p.m. inside the Arena at the Santa Maria Fairpark. 

 

We are also excited to bring back the Santa Maria Beer Festival on Sunday, September 20th from 12 - 3:30 p.m. 

This NEW & IMPROVED version of the Santa Maria BBQ & Music Festival will be a FREE Admission and FREE parking event at the Santa Maria Fairpark! It will be an all-ages, family-friendly event open to the community and visitors from all over the Nation! 

Guests can choose to purchase tickets to the Santa Maria BBQ Tasting Event, Santa Maria Beer Festival or Special VIP Section in front of the Main Stage. 

Presale discounted Carnival Rides & Games tickets can be purchased at www.smbbqfestival.com/carnival

Santa Maria BBQ Tasting Event
- Single Tickets are $50 and this is an all-ages event that includes a sampling ticket. It gives you access to sample from each of the BBQ Competitors and also the VIP Area in front of the Main Stage. (A savings of $15!!!)  

- Party Pack! Make it a party with our 4 PACK DEAL! Buy 3 Tickets, Get 1 FREE for just $150! This also includes 4 complimentary tickets to the VIP Section in front of the Main Stage. (A savings of $60!!!) 

- Single Tickets are $35 and include unlimited sampling of craft beer, cider, seltzer and wine at The Plaza from 12 - 3:30 p.m. There will be 15+ alcohol companies on site and guests can also sample from any of the bars located on site. This ticket also gives you access the VIP Area in front of the Main Stage. (A savings of $15!!!) 

VIP Ticket
$15 - The VIP Ticket gives you access to the VIP Area in front of the Main Stage during the duration of the event. This ticket is available daily, or you can purchase it for all 3 days. 
The VIP Area will have a VIP Bar, Restrooms, Seating and you will be right in front of the Main Stage! Headliners will also be signing autographs and taking photo with fans in the VIP Area after their show. 

This event continues to supporting an amazing local non-profit's Back-to-School Shopping Program

Introducing the NEW & IMPROVED 8th annual Santa Maria BBQ & Music Festival! This new FREE Admission, 3-day, family-friendly event will celebrate Santa Maria Styled BBQ at Pioneer Park on September 18th - 20th.

There will also be the option for guest to purchase tickets for our Special Events and Areas within the Santa Maria BBQ & Music Festival. 

• Annual Santa Maria BBQ Tasting event (Saturday, September 19th)

• Santa Maria Beer Festival (Sunday, September 20th) 

• Special VIP Ticket (offered daily) that gives you access to the VIP Area in front of the Stage. The VIP Area will include a VIP Bar, Restrooms, Seating and you will be right in front of the stage! Headliners, Los Hermanos Mendoza (September 19th) and Pato Banton (September 20th) will be signing autographs and taking photos with fans in the VIP Area after their show.

The NEW & IMPROVED Santa Maria BBQ & Music Festival will also feature over 20 bands, Carnival Rides & Games, and over 40 Food & Merchant Vendors! 

The Santa Maria BBQ Tasting Event will take place on Saturday, September 19th from 12 - 4 p.m. 

FREE Shuttle Service on Saturday provided by Smooth from 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.! Shuttle locations announced soon. 

 

We are also excited to bring back the Santa Maria Beer Festival on Sunday, September 20th from 12 - 3:30 p.m. 

This NEW & IMPROVED version of the Santa Maria BBQ & Music Festival will be a FREE Admission and FREE parking event at Pioneer Park! It will be an all-ages, family-friendly event open to the community and visitors from all over the Nation! 

Guests can choose to purchase tickets to the Santa Maria BBQ Tasting Event, Santa Maria Beer Festival or Special VIP Section in front of the Stage. 

Presale discounted Carnival Rides & Games tickets can be purchased at www.smbbqfestival.com/carnival

Santa Maria BBQ Tasting Event (Presented by Rockin CJ Transport Inc.)
- Single Tickets are $50 and this is an all-ages event that includes a sampling ticket. It gives you access to sample from each of the BBQ Competitors. 

- Party Pack! Make it a party with our 4 PACK DEAL! Buy 3 Tickets, Get 1 FREE for just $150! (A savings of $60!!!) 

- Single Tickets are $35 and include unlimited sampling of craft beer, cider, seltzer and wine from 12 - 3:30 p.m. There will be 15+ alcohol companies on site and guests can also sample from any of the bars located on site. 

VIP Ticket (Presented by Toyota of Santa Maria & Honda Santa Maria)
$15 - The VIP Ticket gives you access to the VIP Area in front of the Main Stage during the duration of the event. This ticket is available daily, or you can purchase it for all 3 days. 

The VIP Area will have a VIP Bar, Restrooms, Seating and you will be right in front of the Main Stage! Headliners will also be signing autographs and taking photo with fans in the VIP Area after their show. 

This event continues to supporting an amazing local non-profit's Back-to-School Shopping Program