The most delicious tournament is back for another round! LAist’s second-annual Tournament of Cheeseburgers will celebrate the cheeseburger in all of its glorious forms, from smashed to vegan and everything in between on Sunday, July 20 at Smorgasburg LA. We’ll be shining a light on the independent purveyors serving up this classic treat, as well as the communities they represent.
Here’s the list of finalists popping up this Sunday, not in place order (subject to change):
Plus, last year’s winner, Hangaburs will be slinging burgs in the Smorgasburger Stand. And expect Smorgasburg vendor specials like
Shady Grove Foods: Shady Burger. Thick red oak grilled beef patty, with pickled mustard seed spread, house pickles, shaved onions, roasted anaheim and queso quesadilla on a Gusto Sweet potato bun.
Backyard Jerk's Cheeseburger-style Jamaican Patty stuffed with jerk chicken, cheese, tomato, lettuce, and special sauce.
Saulitos 1/2 lb Brisket Burger with housemade BBQ sauce
Breakfast Dreams' Breakfast Burger with bacon, egg, and you can make it "thiccer" with a crispy hash brown patty.
Mano Po Longganisa Smashburger with potato bun, cilantro aioli, grilled onions, and white American cheese.
Champignon Eats: "Cheesy Fun Guy" Burger with portobello mushrooms. (Vegan friendly)
There will also be family friendly activities like:
Cyanotype and flower crowns with Forager Crafts
Acrylic painting of cheeseburgers with The Painting Joint
Logan Hone's Feel Good Music Train and dublab DJ Andres Renteria providing musical good vibes
Surfing lessons in the middle of downtown L.A. with the Surf Bus Foundation
Appearances by LAist hosts and reporters
And...
Hedley & Bennett Free Kitchen Starter Bundles for Families Affected by the Fires. They’ll be handing out 800 free kitchen starter bundles to anyone impacted by the Palisades or Altadena fires. No paperwork, no catch, just come by. First come, first served.
We’ll be crowning the champ, so bring the whole family for burgers, entertainment and lots of fun. (And if you don’t like burgers, there are plenty of other tasty treats available from Smorgasburg LA’s diverse line-up of vendors.)
Be there when we crown the tournament winner live at the event. Register for the free event here.