Long-Running Murrieta 'Firefighters BBQ' Returns; Free For All

MURRIETA, CA—Murrieta Fire & Rescue announced that its 77th Annual Murrieta Firefighters BBQ will be held from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Town Square Park (11 Town Square). ️

The family-friendly event is free to attend and features a barbecue, live music, fire cadet muster, vendor market, games, a cornhole tournament, and a beer and wine garden.

According to the website, "The Murrieta Firefighter’s Barbeque is one of Riverside County’s longest-running events, with the first barbeque held in 1948. As is the tradition, barbeque guests will enjoy a smoked tri-tip lunch, music, a beer and wine garden, a bag-toss tournament, and a vendors’ market. Attendees will also get to cheer on fire explorers from throughout Southern California in the annual Fire Explorers 'Muster' Competition."

The fire department shared on social media, "Don't miss this chance to celebrate community, chow down on delicious BBQ, and participate in one of the longest-running events in Riverside County."

Attending the event is free and open to the public with a nominal fee for the barbeque lunch. Lunch ticket prices and vendor applications will be announced soon.

For more info and updates on this year's event, visit www.mfrbbq.com