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Celebrate 80 Years of Community Tradition! 🚒🔥

Murrieta Fire & Rescue (MFR) is proud to host its annual Firefighters’ Barbeque on Saturday, April 17, 2027, at Murrieta’s Town Square Park. In celebration of MFR’s landmark 80th anniversary, this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever, featuring live music at the Town Square Park Amphitheater and exciting activities throughout the day.

The Murrieta Firefighters’ Barbeque stands as one of Riverside County’s longest-running community traditions, with the very first barbecue held back in 1948.

What to Expect:

• The Main Event: A mouth-watering, signature smoked tri-tip lunch.

• Entertainment: Live music, a dedicated DJ, and a vibrant beer and wine garden.

• Activities: A competitive bag-toss (cornhole) tournament and a diverse vendors' market.

• The Muster Competition: Cheer on fire explorers from all over Southern California as they compete in the annual Fire Explorers "Muster" Competition.

This day of food, fun, and entertainment is a fantastic opportunity for the community to show its support for the dedicated public safety personnel serving at MFR. It is also MFR’s way of saying a heartfelt thank you to the community it has proudly served for the past 80 years.

🍴 Lunch Details (Arrive Early!)

Admission to the event is free and open to the public, with a nominal fee for the barbecue lunch.

Our smoked tri-tip plates are a community favorite and sell out every single year. Each plate includes:

• Signature smoked tri-tip

• Classic potato salad

• Savory baked beans

• A fresh dinner roll

• A refreshing non-alcoholic beverage

Lunch Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (or until sold out!) Please Note: There are no pre-sale tickets available. Once you get your meal ticket, go ahead and get your plate right away—we don't want you to miss out! Plates are first-come, first-served, and there are absolutely no reserves or refunds. Arrive early to secure yours! 

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📞 Questions? Contact us at 951-304-FIRE (3473).