Black Smoke Invitational

House of Black Smoke

Get ready to light up the night at the Black Smoke Invitational — where smoke, sound, culture, and competition collide face to face.

Moss Landing

BLACK SMOKE INVITATIONALPresented by House of Black Smoke<h2>NOW ANNOUNCING OUR HEADLINER: THE EXPENDABLES</h2>On Sunday, July 26, legendary California reggae-rock band The Expendables will headline the inaugural Black Smoke Invitational, delivering a special live performance to close out an unforgettable day of live-fire barbecue, music, and community in historic Moss Landing.Known for their unmistakable blend of reggae, rock, punk, surf, and alternative music, The Expendables have spent more than two decades building one of the West Coast's most loyal fan bases. Their performance headlines a festival designed to celebrate the very best of California food, fire, music, and culture.Before the headlining performance, guests will experience a full day of live entertainment featuring The Vernon Black Band, Paul Steward, Twice As Good, and Asher Belsky, creating an incredible soundtrack from gates open until the final encore.Beyond the music, the Black Smoke Invitational is a premier live-fire culinary festival bringing together celebrated pitmasters, acclaimed chefs, live-fire cooks, artisan vendors, and barbecue enthusiasts from across California.The centerpiece of the day is the inaugural Black Smoke Invitational Championship, where some of the West Coast's top barbecue teams will compete before a distinguished panel of celebrity judges including Tyler Florence, Kevin Bludso, David Olson, and Matt Horn to crown the inaugural champion.Each admission includes:<ul><li>Live performance by The Expendables</li><li>All-day live music</li><li>Festival admission</li><li>Barbecue tastings from participating competition teams (while supplies last)</li><li>Championship barbecue competition viewing</li><li>Live-fire cooking demonstrations</li><li>Chef meet-and-greets</li><li>Artisan vendors</li><li>Family-friendly activities</li><li>Interactive sponsor experiences</li></ul>Craft beer, local wine, cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, merchandise, and additional food offerings from featured chefs and vendors will be available for purchase throughout the day.Sunday, July 26, 2026 The Antique Shop 8071 Moss Landing Road Moss Landing, CA 95039The Black Smoke Invitational is where championship barbecue meets world-class live music, bringing together exceptional food, unforgettable performances, and authentic community for one extraordinary summer experience.Where Fire Meets Culture.

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