The woodsy aroma of smoked and barbecued meats will permeate the air as the BBQ Music Fest returns to the Fountain Valley Sports Park Aug. 19-21.

The three-day, family-friendly event will feature a barbecue competition between award-winning national pitmasters and local grillers as they present their best pork ribs, pulled pork, fiery chicken, tri-tip and other popular dishes. Contestants will battle it out for the title of Best BBQ and it’s all up to the attendees who will walk away with the coveted People’s Choice Award.

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Eats grilled up by these competitors will be available for purchase. There will also be a food court stacked with a variety of barbecue plates and sides as well as non-barbecue options from local eateries including Mexican, Chinese and Thai dishes and desserts.

While the barbecue masters do their thing behind the grills, fans can enjoy live music from tribute bands like Hollywood U2, The Police and Sting tribute band Ghost in the Machine, ’80s cover band The Reflexx and ’80s and ’90s tribute band Knyght Ryder. There will also be kid-friendly entertainment and activities, carnival games and rides, DJs spinning throughout the event and the Karaoke Lounge, where guests can sing their favorite tunes with a live band on stage.

BBQ Music Fest is open 5-11 p.m. Aug. 19; Noon-11 p.m. Aug. 20 and Noon-8 p.m. Aug. 21 at Fountain Valley Sports Park, located at 16400 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley. Tickets are $5 on Aug. 19 and $13 Aug. 20-21. Children ages 12 and younger and U.S. active military personnel will receive free admission. For tickets and more information, go to bbqmusicfest.com.