Kel Mitchell is bringing his Kel’s Burger Fest to Los Angeles.
The actor-comedian has partnered with Bucket Listers, which describes itself as “the go-to guide and platform for discovering the best events and experiences,” and “food aficionados” Street Food Cinema for the Feb. 20 event. It marks West Coast debut for the event, which launched in Brooklyn, New York, in August.
The one-day event aims to “bring the city’s best burgers, beats, carnival games, plenty of surprise guests and an extra large serving of ‘90s nostalgia” to the Autry Museum of the American West, which is located in Griffith Park.
“This is more than a food festival — it’s a full-on burger bonanza,” Mitchell said. “We’re bringing the energy, the flavor, and the fun together for a truly unforgettable day. Whether you grew up watching my shows or just love a good burger, this is the fest is for you. Can I take your order?”
The Good Burger star has handpicked the eateries that will participate. Vendors will include Heavy Handed, Marathon Burger, Burger She Wrote, Irv’s Burgers, For the Win, Fat Burger, 10/10 Burger, Love Hour, Ban Ban Burger, Fat Sal’s, Burger 3000, Proudly Serving, Patty Boys, Tripp Burgers, Oh My Burger, Mr Charlies, Hammer Burger, Baby’s Burgers and La Burg.
“Kel has become a dear friend since I first collaborated with him back in 2019 on his Good Burger pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles,” Bucket Listers president of experiences Derek Berry said. “We’re beyond thrilled to bring this new experience to life with him. There was no better person to create a nostalgia fueled food summit with.”
Other attractions will include live throwback DJ sets, a ’90s dance battle, a Finish That Song contest and onstage trivia. There also will be a pickle, a full bar for attendees 21 and older, a vintage flea market, carnival games, an orange soda fountain (a Kenan & Kel and Good Burger callback), Ed’s Special Sauce (another callback) and an orange soda chugging contest.
Bucket Listers is the company that has brought several pop-culture themed experience to the public, including the iconic Brady Bunch house as well as the Stranger Things Diner with Netflix, Malibu Barbie Café with Mattel and Golden Girls Kitchen with Disney.
TIL Events’ Street Food Cinema is an outdoor cinema, food, and music series in Los Angeles. Since launching in 2012, Street Food Cinema has hosted more than 500 events and partnered with major studios to create exclusive, immersive fan experiences.
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