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BBQ Contests Near Raleigh in 2024

BBQ Contests Near Raleigh in 2024

Franklin County Partnering for the People

February 2 - 3, 2024

Bunn, NC

Whole Hog Contest. Not a lot of details here, but you can contact evanwoolard@yahoo.com or check their page online.

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Whole Hog Classic

March 1 - 2, 2024

NC State Fairgrounds. Raleigh, NC

Whole Hog Contest. Entry Fee for Whole Hog Classic is $75 and payout will be:

1st—$1,000
2nd—$500
3rd—$250

There is a 12 Team Maximum so enter early. Register here. or email Kpwooten@gmail.com

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Bud's Tavern

March 9th, 2024 / 12-4 pm

Youngsville, NC

Boston Butt Cookoff. The details will be posted here for sign up when available.

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Goat Fest

April 13, 2024 / 3-8 pm

Nashville, NC

BBQ and Chili Contest. Get your tickets here. This is a 503C charitable organization and donates to a great cause. Contact them at jason@thekitchengoat.com or call/text at 252-220-0294

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Peak City Pig Fest

April 12 - 13, 2024

Apex, NC

This event is put on by the Apex Sunrise Rotary Foundation. This event is  sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. I haven't found info on tickets or how to enter the contest, but here is their contact info.

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Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival

August 2 - 3, 2024

Cary, NC

16th annual event at Koka Booth Theater. If you want to order tickets, here is the link. Find their website here.

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NC Hot Sauce Contest & Festival

September 6 & 7, 2024

Oxford, NC

Not BBQ, but I am including here because it is near and dear to the hearts of everyone who grills. Once info becomes available for tickets and how to enter, I will post here. Find their website here.

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Jimbo's Annual BBQ Competition

Date: TBD

Locations: TBD

This annual contest usually occurs in early Spring. I will update once they announce.

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