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It's finally here! SoCal's fave burger joint will be revealed today at Tournament of Cheeseburgers
The Tournament of Cheeseburgers is back, cheesier and juicier than before.
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Summer is here, and the smell of cheeseburgers is in the air!
LAist's second annual Tournament of Cheeseburgers is today, where we'll be revealing your favorite of all the (nominated) burger joints in all the land.
Just like last year, we are partnering with our friends at Smorgasburg LA at the ROW DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St.
Gather your family and friends as we celebrate all things cheeseburger. LAist host Larry Mantle and LAist food and culture writer Gab Chabrán will crown the burger champ live, and there's music, family-friendly activities, diverse Smorgasburg LA vendors and of course, cheeseburgers, from smashed to vegan.
Register for the free event here.
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Come try out these burger vendors (in no particular order):
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Terrible Burger (Long Beach)
The Win-Dow (various locations)
Fair Oaks Burger (Altadena)
El Brewjo Burgers (Orange)
Hangaburs (last year’s winners, at the Smorgasburger Stand)
Krunch Burger (La Mirada)
Proudly Serving (South Bay)
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A’s BBQ (East L.A.)
You can also cool off at Ice Cream Alley, which features a lineup of some of L.A.’s premier artisanal ice cream makers. Non-burger vendors will also offer burger-themed specials, just in case you haven’t had your fill.
Fun happenings during the day
- Logan Hone's Feel Good Music Train and dublab DJs are providing musical good vibes.
- Art-making using the L.A. summer sun, and flower crown-making fit for a burger champ with Forager Crafts.
- Acrylic painting of cheeseburgers with The Painting Joint.
- Surfing lessons in the middle of downtown L.A. with the Surf Bus Foundation.
- Appearances by LAist hosts and reporters.
Additionally, Hedley and Bennett are distributing 800 free kitchen starter bundles to anyone affected by the Palisades or Altadena fires. No paperwork, no catch — just come by. First come, first served.
It’s the event of the summer. Come on by! (And bring sunscreen, water and a hat because it's going to be hot!)
What: Tournament of Cheeseburgers
When: Sunday, July 20, 2025,10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Smorgasburg LA at ROW DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St., downtown L.A.
Cost: Free
More: Website
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