A large-scale burger festival bringing together famous Southern California burger spots in one place is scheduled to be held in LA.
Hosted by actor and comedian Kel Mitchell, ‘Kel’s Burger Fest’ will take place on February 20 of next year at Griffith Park in Los Angeles.
Dozens of well-known Southern California burger joints, food trucks, and pop-up shopsβincluding Heavy Handed, Marathon Burger, Umami Burger, Fatburger, For The Win, and Love Hourβwill participate in this event. Visitors can taste a diverse range of menu items from classic burgers, smash burgers, thick-patty burgers, chili burgers, Thai-style burgers, sushi burgers, to vegan burgers.
As a festival themed around 1990s pop culture, it will also feature plenty of entertainment to spark nostalgia from that era. The venue will host DJ performances centered around 90s music, dance contests, trivia games, carnival games, and a vintage flea market. In particular, unique events inspired by Mitchell’s hit sitcom ‘Kenan & Kel,’ such as a fast orange soda-drinking contest and an orange soda fountain, are also planned.
The festival is open to visitors of all ages with no admission restrictions. Ticket sales have not started yet, and prices will be revealed at a later date. Those who wish to pre-register can sign up for the waitlist through the official event website.
Meanwhile, Mitchell gained immense popularity playing the burger joint employee ‘Ed’ in the hit 1997 comedy film ‘Good Burger.’ Because hamburgers represent his signature character, this festival is also designed with a focus on reviving the nostalgia of 1990s pop culture.
