Okay, so the May 28 event is an American celebration but we are determined to get in on the action with local burger scenes from 2007 to 2013.
Take in the Shields Gazette memories from Westoe Crown Nursery, The Mile, Horsley Hill Residents Association and Pickings Butchers.
9. No go for Keerey
Keerey Farquhor was one of the people who was very much against the idea of horse meat burgers in 2013, when the Shields Gazette asked people for their views. | sg
10. Paul is just champion
What a great day at Pickings butchers in Boldon where Paul Clark won a burger award in April 2013. | se
11. No thanks, says Thomas
Thomas Martin was another local who had plenty to say on the horse meat burger story which had people speaking their minds in South Shields in 2013. | sg
12. Retro with Ronald
Ronald Murray was less concerned about the prospect of eating horse meat burgers in 2013. He had eaten whale meat previously and admitted to having a 'strong stomach'. | sg