Kel Mitchell's Burger Fest Is Coming to LA: 20 Burger Spots, Orange Soda and '90s Fun at the Autry
Kel Mitchell's Burger Fest is coming to Los Angeles on Saturday, February 20, 2027, and it's bringing 20 burger spots, orange soda, carnival games and a whole lot of '90s nostalgia to the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park. Doors open at 11 a.m., the festival is open to all ages, and the presale waitlist is open now.
Yes, that Kel. The guy who made orange soda a personality on Nickelodeon and flipped burgers as Ed in Good Burger is personally hosting this one, with an orange soda chugging contest, a '90s dance battle and trivia on the main stage. If your kids discovered Good Burger through the 2023 sequel and you grew up on the original, this is one of those rare outings where everyone in the family is equally excited.
Key Takeaways
When: Saturday, February 20, 2027. Doors open at 11 a.m.; end time: TBA.
Where: The Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, in Griffith Park across from the LA Zoo.
Host: Kel Mitchell, with Bucket Listers and Street Food Cinema.
Food: 19 announced burger vendors from LA restaurants, pop-ups and food trucks, plus one surprise spot still to be revealed.
Ages: All ages are welcome.
Tickets: Not on sale yet. Price: TBA. Join the waitlist on Bucket Listers for early access.
What Is Kel's Burger Fest?
Kel's Burger Fest is a one-day burger festival curated by actor and comedian Kel Mitchell, the star of All That, Kenan & Kel and both Good Burger movies. Kel handpicks the burger spots himself, and the day doubles as a throwback block party with '90s music, games and plenty of Good Burger inside jokes.
The festival started in Brooklyn and has also stopped in Miami. February's event is its West Coast debut, and it's a homecoming of sorts: Bucket Listers, the event company behind the fest, first teamed up with Kel back in 2019 on the Good Burger pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles. This time it's produced with Street Food Cinema, the LA crew known for outdoor movie nights with food trucks.
Parent Tip: If your kids haven't seen the movies yet, make a Good Burger movie night the week before. The jokes at the fest, from Ed's Special Sauce to the orange soda fountain, land so much better when the kids are in on them.
The Kel's Burger Fest LA Burger Lineup
Kel picked a lineup that leans hard into Los Angeles, from beloved burger stands to buzzy pop-ups and food trucks. Here are the 19 spots announced so far, with one mystery vendor still to come:
Heavy Handed
Love Hour
Marathon Burger
Burger She Wrote
For The Win
Fat Burger
Ban Ban Burger
La Burg
Patty Boys
Hammer Burger
Irv's Burgers
Fat Sal's
Burger 3000
Proudly Serving
10/10 Burger
Tripp Burgers
Oh My Burger
Mr. Charlie's
Baby's Burgers
One surprise vendor (TBA)
Expect plenty of smash burgers, but the lineup goes well beyond the classic. Ban Ban Burger puts a Thai spin on its smash burgers, Proudly Serving brings its South Bay smash burgers and thick duck fat fries, and Mr. Charlie's is fully plant-based, so vegetarian family members won't be stuck with a side of fries. Look out for Oklahoma-style onion burgers and even sushi burgers, too.
Parent Tip: Burgers add up fast when everyone wants to try five of them. Have each person pick one spot, then cut every burger into quarters and share. You'll taste far more of the lineup, and the kids will love rating each one like real food critics.
Orange Soda, Dance Battles and More: What to Do Besides Eat
The burgers are only half the fun. Kel is running the stage himself, and the whole festival is packed with throwbacks to the shows and movie that made him famous.
Orange Soda Chugging Contest: Of course there's an orange soda contest, hosted by the man who made orange soda famous.
Orange Soda Fountain and Flights: Not a chugger? Sample orange soda flights or refill at the orange soda fountain.
'90s Dance Battle: Teach your kids the Running Man before you go. You'll thank us later.
Trivia and Finish That Song: Stage games built on '90s pop culture, where parents finally have the advantage.
Ed's Special Sauce: A nod to the famous sauce from Good Burger.
Carnival Games, DJs and a Pickle Bar: Games for the kids, '90s music all day and a pickle bar for the briny-snack fans.
Vintage Flea Market: Throwback clothes and finds for browsing between burgers.
Full Bar (21+): Grown-ups 21 and older can grab a drink at the bar.
Organizers are also promising plenty of surprise guests, so keep an eye on the stage throughout the day.
Parent Tip: When you arrive, check the stage schedule and ask how to join the chugging contest or dance battle, then plan your burger runs around showtime so nobody misses Kel.
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Is Kel's Burger Fest Good for Kids?
Yes. Kel's Burger Fest is open to all ages, and it's easily one of the most kid-friendly food festivals on the LA calendar this winter. The carnival games, dance battle and orange soda give younger kids plenty to do, while tweens and teens will love the Good Burger references and the chance to try famous burgers they've seen all over social media.
It is an outdoor festival on a lawn, so think picnic day rather than restaurant meal. February in LA can be sunny one minute and chilly the next, so bring layers, sunscreen, hats and a blanket to sit on. A wagon or stroller makes it much easier to haul food, drinks and tired little ones back to the car.
Parent Tip: Arrive close to the 11 a.m. opening. Lines are usually shortest early in the day, and you can eat before the lunch rush while the kids still have plenty of energy for the games.
Where Kel's Burger Fest Takes Place and How to Get There
The festival takes over the grounds of the Autry Museum of the American West, one of our favorite family museums in Griffith Park. It sits right across from the LA Zoo, just off the 5 Freeway near the 134 interchange, which makes it easy to reach from most of LA, the Valley and Pasadena.
On regular museum days, the Autry has a free parking lot for visitors, but festival parking details haven't been announced yet. Please check the official event page closer to the date, and consider carpooling or a rideshare drop-off, since big Griffith Park events can fill up the lots quickly.
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Saturday, February 20, 2027, doors open at 11 a.m. End time: TBA.
The Autry's open grounds have hosted some of LA's best food festivals, including the LA French Fry Festival from the same team. Expect food vendors and trucks spread across the lawn, a main stage for Kel's contests and games, and plenty of space for families to spread out. Museum admission is separate from the festival, so check the Autry's website if you'd like to explore the galleries the same weekend.
Parent Tip: Make a full Griffith Park day of it. The LA Zoo is right across the street, so you could see the animals in the morning and walk over to the fest for a late burger lunch. Check the zoo's hours and tickets before you go.
Kel's Burger Fest Tickets: What We Know So Far
Tickets for the Los Angeles festival aren't on sale yet, and prices haven't been announced (TBA). For comparison, tickets for the first Brooklyn fest started at around $25 to $30. We don't know yet whether any burgers are included with admission or whether food is sold separately, so read the ticket details carefully once they go live.
To hear first when tickets drop, join the presale waitlist on Bucket Listers and follow Kel's Burger Fest on Instagram for lineup news and the big reveal of the mystery vendor. We'll update this guide as soon as prices and times are announced.
Parent Tip: Keep in mind that the full bar is for guests 21 and older only, and bring valid ID if you plan to order a drink.
Takeaway
Kel's Burger Fest is the kind of LA outing that works for every age: a sunny Saturday in Griffith Park, 20 burger spots handpicked by Kel Mitchell, orange soda flowing from a fountain and the Good Burger star himself running the games. Save Saturday, February 20, 2027, join the waitlist, and start practicing your '90s dance moves now.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Kel's Burger Fest in Los Angeles?
Kel's Burger Fest Los Angeles takes place on Saturday, February 20, 2027, at the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park. Doors open at 11 a.m. The end time and any session times haven't been announced yet, so check the official event page before you go.
Where is Kel's Burger Fest LA held?
The festival is held at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027. The museum is in Griffith Park, directly across from the LA Zoo and just off the 5 Freeway, making it easy to reach from most of Los Angeles.
Is Kel's Burger Fest good for kids?
Yes. Kel's Burger Fest is open to all ages and full of kid-friendly fun, including carnival games, a '90s dance battle, trivia, an orange soda fountain and an orange soda chugging contest. Plant-based burgers are on the lineup too. The full bar is for adults 21 and older only.
How much are tickets to Kel's Burger Fest?
Ticket prices for the Los Angeles fest haven't been announced yet. For reference, tickets for the original Brooklyn fest started at around $25 to $30. Join the presale waitlist on Bucket Listers to get early access and find out whether food is included with admission.
Will Kel Mitchell be at Kel's Burger Fest?
Yes. Kel Mitchell is hosting the festival and has handpicked the burger vendors. He is scheduled to run the main stage activities, including the orange soda chugging contest, a '90s dance battle and trivia, so fans of All That, Kenan & Kel and Good Burger can catch him live.
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