Out and About in Martinez: BBQ Festival, LGBT Exhibit, Ghost Walk Coming Up

This weekend is the 6th Annual King of the County BBQ Challenge and Music Festival. Once again it is being held at the Waterfront Park Marina from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. Admission and parking are free. There will be over 100 Arts & Crafts Vendors, a Petting Zoo, kids rides and activities. Lots of entertainment and great food, what a great way to spend the weekend! Full details: www.CountyBBQ.com

Free to Be, celebrating the pride of LGBT continues to run through June 30 at I've Been Framed, 411 Ferry Street.

The Martinez Downtown Ghost Walk will begin on Friday, June 22. The walks start at the Main Street Martinez office at 649 Main Street, Suite 106 at 8:00 pm. Arrive a little before 8:00 and wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight. Tickets are $25.00 a person, call: 925.228.3577 or www.mainstreetmartinez.org for reservations.

Entertainment Scene:

Friday Nights on Main: June 15 - Hopeful Romantics from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. FREE

Armando's: Happy Hour and a Half, June 15 - Chappell & Dave Holt from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. FREE. From 8:00 to 11:00 pm - Thomas Martin & Friends, $10 cover. June 16 - Chelle & Friends from 8:00 to 11:00 pm, $10 cover. Doors open at 7:30 pm.

Caroompas Room is playing at Dallimonti's in Pleasant Hill, 1932 Oak Park Blvd starting at 8:30 pm.

See you around Martinez...