March 24: Downtown Chandler’s Great American BBQ & Beer Festival

Throw out the picnic blankets and prepare for a finger-lickin’ good time at Downtown Chandler’s Great American BBQ & Beer Festival. From 12-8 p.m. there will be live entertainment, a kid’s zone and a bike show, all in a traditional backyard barbecue atmosphere. Event proceeds from the estimated 5,000 patrons will benefit the Downtown Chandler Community Foundation. Tickets are $10; kids 12 and under are free. www.chandlerbbq.com.