# Event Details - **Event Name**: Black Smoke Invitational - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Get ready to light up the night at the Black Smoke Invitational — where smoke, sound, culture, and competition collide face to face.About this EventBLACK SMOKE INVITATIONALPresented by House of Black SmokeNOW ANNOUNCING OUR HEADLINER: THE EXPENDABLESOn Sunday, July 26, legendary California reggae-rock band The Expendables will headline the inaugural Black Smoke Invitational, delivering a special live performance to close out an unforgettable day of live-fire barbecue, music, and community in historic Moss Landing.Known for their unmistakable blend of reggae, rock, punk, surf, and alternative music, The Expendables have spent more than two decades building one of the West Coast's most loyal fan bases. Their performance headlines a festival designed to celebrate the very best of California food, fire, music, and culture.Before the headlining performance, guests will experience a full day of live entertainment featuring The Vernon Black Band, Paul Steward, Twice As Good, and Asher Belsky, creating an incredible soundtrack from gates open until the final encore.Beyond the music, the Black Smoke Invitational is a premier live-fire culinary festival bringing together celebrated pitmasters, acclaimed chefs, live-fire cooks, artisan vendors, and barbecue enthusiasts from across California.The centerpiece of the day is the inaugural Black Smoke Invitational Championship, where some of the West Coast's top barbecue teams will compete before a distinguished panel of celebrity judges including Tyler Florence, Kevin Bludso, David Olson, and Matt Horn to crown the inaugural champion.Each admission includes:Live performance by The ExpendablesAll-day live musicFestival admissionBarbecue tastings from participating competition teams (while supplies last)Championship barbecue competition viewingLive-fire cooking demonstrationsChef meet-and-greetsArtisan vendorsFamily-friendly activitiesInteractive sponsor experiencesCraft beer, local wine, cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, merchandise, and additional food offerings from featured chefs and vendors will be available for purchase throughout the day.Sunday, July 26, 2026The Antique Shop8071 Moss Landing RoadMoss Landing, CA 95039The Black Smoke Invitational is where championship barbecue meets world-class live music, bringing together exceptional food, unforgettable performances, and authentic community for one extraordinary summer experience.Where Fire Meets Culture. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9cfdd200-878b-11f1-9a9e-39ca0151cd66-rimg-w740-h740-dc040302-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9d2a8750-878b-11f1-9a9e-39ca0151cd66-rimg-w740-h740-dc171618-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/moss-landing/black-smoke-invitational/100001990436087920 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, contests, festivals, food-drinks, live-music, sports, meet-and-greet, music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 10 hours - Location: Moss Landing - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.45, max: 92.41, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Moss Landing - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Moss Landing - **lat**: 36.8000392 - **long**: -121.7860912 - **full address**: Moss Landing, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Black Smoke Invitational - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/63869b79770a3511c915b2271cfeccca096498cdc9a0f5f70ad8e141f209453f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc040303-gmir.jpg?v=1779855446 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Black Smoke Invitational being held? - **A:** Black Smoke Invitational takes place on Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Moss Landing, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Black Smoke Invitational? - **A:** Black Smoke Invitational is organized by House of Black Smoke. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Black Smoke Invitational is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Moss Landing, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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