California's Central Coast is throwing down the gauntlet this May, positioning Santa Maria Valley as the undisputed home of West Coast barbecue. As National Barbecue Month heats up, Santa Maria ...

California's Central Coast is throwing down the gauntlet this May, positioning Santa Maria Valley as the undisputed home of West Coast barbecue. As National Barbecue Month heats up, Santa Maria ...

As National Barbecue Month heats up, Santa Maria isn’t just joining the party — it’s running the grill. Rooted in a 150-year-old tradition of oak-fired feasts, Santa Maria Valley has long ...

As National Barbecue Month heats up, Santa Maria isn’t just joining the party — it’s running the grill. Rooted in a 150-year-old tradition of oak-fired feasts, ...

Rooted in a 150-year-old tradition of oak-fired feasts, Santa Maria Valley has long been a hidden gem in the barbecue world. But this May, it's stepping fully into the spotlight. From a high ...

From barbecue to bao buns, 5 new food trucks to try in Escambia and Santa Rosa. ... The truck is a one-stop-shop for slow-smoked barbecue such as pulled pork, chicken, brisket, ribs and more.

Santa Maria BBQ Festival draws in more than 1,000 visitors Saturday. Posted: May 11, 2025 | Last updated: May 11, 2025. None. More for You. Trump Suffers Blow Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Order.

The smell of red oak smoke and sizzling meat will fill the air this weekend as Santa Maria’s signature event, the Santa Maria BBQ Festival, returns for its seventh year at Pioneer Park.

A chicken barbecue for the record books. The Sonoma County 4-H ChickenQue is a long held tradition (64 years and counting) and is the largest one-day chicken barbecue west of the Mississippi.