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Past Events
2007
First Annual OG Alumni & Supporters BBQ
September 2007
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The First Annual Orange Glen High School Alumni & Supporters BBQ was held on homecoming weekend in the campus gynmasium. Tickets were $50.00 and included dinner, raffle tickets, and entrance to the homecoming football game.
Vista Family Fun Fest
September 2007
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The Vista Chamber of Commerce and Village Business Association once again partnered to produce the Vista Family Fun Fest street fair on Main Street in downtown Vista.
The fair included food, live music and entertainment, a children's area, and more than 150 vendor booths ranging from arts and crafts to jewelry, clothing, and local business services.
Vista Village Chocolate Festival
May 2007
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Big Ernie revisited the Vista Village Chocolate festival to prove that some things are better than chocolate... or at least darn good with it! The festivities included a cooking contest and chocolate pie eating contest along with an entertaining Kid's Zone and live music by Peter Hall.
Escondido Street Faire
May 2007
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Since 1989, the Escondido Downtown Street Faire has been a family tradition. Over 600 vendors lined historic Grand Avenue, but Big Ernie stood out in the crowd. His ribs are so famous, even the firemen wait in line to pack down some of this tasty grub.
2006
First Night Escondido
December 2006
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Big Ernie rang in the 12th annual First Night Escondido 2007 with an event that celebrated community, the arts, and the New Year with 13 stages of music and dance (including an all new County Main Stage), the best of restaurant and vendor foods, hands-on art activities, and two dazzling fireworks displays!
Escondido Street Faire
October 2006
Big Ernie celebrated fall in Escondido, cooking up ribs, brisket, and more for the city's second street faire this year.
Vista Family Fun Fest
October 2006
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The Vista Chamber of Commerce and Village Business Association once again partnered to produce the Vista Family Fun Fest street fair on Main Street in downtown Vista.
The fair included food live music and entertainment, a children's area, and more than 120 vendor booths ranging from arts and crafts to jewelry, clothing, and local business services.
Private Party
July 16 and 16, 2006
Ofest Summer Beach Festival
July 2006
Big Ernie and 100,000 of his best fans, including Uncle Sam, celebrated the 4th of July holiday for two days at the beach in Oceanside!
14th Annual City Heights International Village Celebration
June 2006
This event celebrated the community of City Heights, one of San Diego's oldest mid-city neighborhoods, and featured international food and performers.
Vista Chocolate Festival
May 2006
On Memorial Day weekend, Big Ernie helped launch Vista's first ever Chocolate Festival.
Escondido Street Faire
May 2006
Over 60,000 people joined Big Ernie in Escondido for the second largest street faire in the state.
2005
Escondido Cares: Hurricane Katrina Relief
September 2005
With strong ties to New Orleans, Big Ernie's Rib Shack helped raise funds for hurricane relief and demonstrated compassion for Hurricane Katrina victims.




