Pop-Up Shop Schedule

April

18 Saturday: 79th Murrieta Firefighters BBQ
Murrieta Town Square Park — 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562

Murrieta Fire & Rescue (MFR) is hosting its annual Firefighters’ Barbeque on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Murrieta’s Town Square Park. In celebration of MFR’s 79th anniversary, this year’s event will be bigger than ever, with live music at Murrieta’s Town Square Park Amphitheater and various activities throughout the day. The Murrieta Firefighters’ Barbeque is one of Riverside County’s longest-running events, with the first barbecue held in 1948. As is the tradition, barbecue guests will enjoy a smoked tri-tip lunch, music, a beer and wine garden, a bag-toss tournament, and a vendors’ market.

This event is also a way for MFR to show appreciation for the community it has served for the past 79 years. In addition to the traditional barbecue fare, this year’s event will feature additional food options and general vendors, live music, and a DJ. 

Attending the event is free and open to the public.

Visit https://www.mfrbbq.com/ for more information!

May

22-23 Friday/Saturday: Valley Center Stampede Rodeo & Memorial Festival
Star Valley Park — 29902 Valley Center Rd., Valley Center, CA 92082
Friday: 3PM - 11PM, Saturday: 11AM - 10PM

The annual Memorial Festival is a FREE two-day event open to the public, created in honor of Memorial Day Weekend to pay tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes. At the heart of the festival is the Memorial Wall, featuring photographs of local service members who made the ultimate sacrifice, ensuring their legacy lives on in remembrance. 

Beyond honoring our heroes, the Memorial Festival offers a vibrant community experience with local food vendors, shopping, family-friendly activities, and entertainment. Attendees can enjoy free line dancing lessons, live music, and an exciting after-party following the rodeo.