# Event Details - **Event Name**: 21st Annual Drum and Bass BBQ (Independence Day!) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: 21 years of the Drum & Bass BBQ! Artists: Ben Soundscape Hexpin Hambone DJ Strife b2b Agent 137 (first time ever tag!!) Dave Shichman Mousky Lightbox Location: Cedar Creek Park, The Meadow 3340 Merrick Rd. Hempstead (GPS may also identify it as Seaford or Wantagh) New York Music starts at 12:00 noon – Sundown This event is FREE, however there MAY be a $10 parking fee for anyone who is not a Nassau County Resident or does not have a Nassau County Leisure Pass, this is per car not per person. Please bring food for the grill, water, good vibes, and if you are of age you can bring alcohol but NO glass bottles. We ask that you help us to leave the park in the same condition as it was when we arrived, as we all have for the last 20 years. 2025 DnB BBQ Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH0BJQReeoQ 2024 DnB BBQ Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E0WicjzPyo&t=1s 2023 DnB BBQ Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip8WI9AsUro&t=4s 2022 DnB BBQ VIdeo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kwi2XMlyuWY&t=69s 2021 DnB BBQ Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7Tt0o7jDY 2018 DnB BBQ Video https://youtu.be/0IcjQg35_TM 2014 DnB BBQ Video https://youtu.be/PHHddrGAM4I DIRECTIONS By Car: The park is located on the south shore of Long Island, about 45 minutes from NYC. Driving to the park is easy, it is a few minutes away from the Wantagh Parkway, Route 135, and the Meadowbrook parkway. +Take I-495 Long Island Expressway to Exit 38 to merge onto Northern Parkway East toward Hauppauge, Take Exit 33 for Wantagh Parkway toward Jones Beach, Merge onto Wantagh Parkway South, Take Exit W6 East for Merrick Road East toward Seaford, Continue down Merrick Road for approximately half-mile, look for the park entrance on your right. +or take I-495 Long Island Expressway to Exit 44 for RT-135 toward Syosset/Seaford, Keep left at the fork, follow signs for RT-135 S/Seaford and merge onto RT-135 S/Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway, go 9.8 miles, Take Exit 1W for Merrick Road West toward Freeport, Merge onto Merrick Road, Continue down Merrick Road for approximately half-mile, look for the park entrance on your right. +Or take The Southern Pkwy to Exit 28A S to merge onto RT-135 S/Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway toward Seaford and follow the directions above. By Train: Take the LIRR to Wantagh (Wantagh Ave & Railroad Ave) Take a cab or walk 1/2 mile to the park. https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road If you would like to donate to help cover costs please follow this link and thank you ? https://gofund.me/8d2e7c0c8 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merrick/21st-annual-drum-and-bass-bbq-independence-day/200029952120756 - **Event Categories**: fourth-of-july, art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 200 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Merrick - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Cedar Creek Park - **lat**: 40.653348524542 - **long**: -73.562661302691 - **full address**: Cedar Creek Park, Merrick, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 21st Annual Drum and Bass BBQ (Independence Day!) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/fa02156213ca368e4798fec82d7f4ff5c5173d793fa109fdcaaed4f4ca404467-rimg-w1200-h628-dc78a9c0-gmir?v=1782398992 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 21st Annual Drum and Bass BBQ (Independence Day!) being held? - **A:** 21st Annual Drum and Bass BBQ (Independence Day!) takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Cedar Creek Park, Merrick, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 21st Annual Drum and Bass BBQ (Independence Day!)? - **A:** 21st Annual Drum and Bass BBQ (Independence Day!) is organized by DJ Strife. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 21st Annual Drum and Bass BBQ (Independence Day!) is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Merrick, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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