This weekend is the weekend that every reggae fanatic (or reggae snob, as the case may be) in Southern California waits for—the annual Ragga Muffins Festival in Long Beach. Now in its 29th year, the Ragga Muffins Festival (formerly Bob Marley Day) has a stellar lineup that includes classic roots performers from the 1970s—Gregory Isaacs, Big Youth and the Mighty Diamonds—and dancehall superstars like Capleton, Frankie Paul, Yellowman and Shaggy. The fest features North America’s largest international crafts and food fair and free admission for children 12 and younger when accompanied by a paid adult.

Admittedly, I am one of those reggae snobs. I’ve waited years to see the one and only Big Youth—who was Bob Marley’s favorite Jamaican musician—in concert. I’ll be there.

Ragga Muffins Festival, Long Beach Arena, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Feb. 20-21, doors open at noon, $38-$60