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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