What to Buy at Costco for Memorial Day 2026

Costco’s the perfect place to get everything you need for a Memorial Day BBQ. They’ve got a wide range of products to choose from in quantities that will feed all your friends and family (and their friends and their families). You can get raw meat that’s ready to be cheffed up to the highest degree. Or you can get something that just needs a little heating up before you can eat it up.

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There’s a self-discovery process to know which side of the coin you’re on but I’m here to serve you some solid options regardless of where you fall. These are the best things to get at Costco for your Memorial Day BBQ, whether you’re cooking from scratch or just looking for snacks to toss on the picnic table.

Kirkland Signature Grass-Fed Beef Patties

An obvious pick, but a classic for a reason. No Memorial Day BBQ would feel right without burgers as an option. You can dust these with your homemade spice blend or get a Costco-sized tub of Lawry’s seasoned salt to do the job. Your choice!

Read our ranking of the best burger patties

Kirkland Signature Smoked Pulled Pork

This one’s not for the real smoker-heads out there. I know you already have your recipe down to a science and it’s all prepped for Memorial Day. Nah, this one’s for those who want to skip a few steps but still dig into a delicious smoked pork butt. Appetizing!

Read our ranking of the best pulled pork

Popchips Potato Chips Variety Pack

There’s a time and a place for the ginormous bags of chips you can get at Costco. A Memorial Day BBQ where you have to feed the masses and find something that matches their individual tastes is neither of those two things. Popchips’ variety pack from Costco comes with four flavors: sea salt, BBQ, sour cream & onion, and sea salt & vinegar so everyone can pick out their favorite.

Modelo Especial Beer 24-count

Beer at a BBQ is a must. I don’t make the rules, I just live by them. Let’s at least grab something that we know is going to please the most people (that means no stinky IPAs). No one’s going to be mad when they reach into the cooler and pull out a Modelo. Just make sure you’ve got enough limes to go around!

Read our ranking of the best Mexican beer

Helados Mexico Con Creama Variety Pack

Between the sun beating down on everyone and your fiery grill skills heating up the backyard, a cool option for dessert is a must. Cool down the crowd with our favorite popsicles on the market, Helados Mexico Con Creama bars. They are packed to the brim with fruit flavor and milky creaminess.

Read our ranking of the best popsicles