Putting Charlotte, NC on the BBQ Map & supporting our Community! Join us and 15 Pitmasters from the Carolinas & Beyond as we #bbqforacause.
We had so much fun the past two years that we are doing it again! Join us for the Carolina BBQ Festival on Saturday from 12 pm – 4 pm. We are kicking the celebration off with our Charity Dinner & Concert event on Friday at 6:00 pm. We are smoking at Victoria Yards as part of Charlotte SHOUT!
On Friday – BBQ is Provided by Operation BBQ Relief & Hungry Heros + plus enjoy a live crawfish boil, drinks, and music. (This event requires a separate ticket)
On Saturday – Pitmasters from the Carolinas & Beyond will celebrate the whole hog tradition and so much more, all while fundraising for a great cause.
The festival will be complete with live music, vendor activations, wine, beer, and cocktails. We BBQ to raise funds for local and national charities that support and feed our communities. This year we are supporting Operation BBQ Relief, Hungry Heros, and Folds of Honor.
Pitmasters include:
Bringing the BBQ community together to celebrate the whole hog tradition. Festival Style.
Divided by Sauce, United by Coal.
Find us at www.carolinabbqfest.org and @carolinabbqfestival
*Tickets are non-refundable, this is a rain or shine event.
We are ready to #bbqforacause! This year we are smoking at Victoria Yards + the adjacent parking lot as part of Charlotte SHOUT! Kicking the celebration off with our KICKOFF Event on Friday at 6:00 pm.
On Saturday – Our Pitmasters will offer tastings throughout the event area. Plan to enjoy a mix of whole hog, brisket, chicken, hash and rice, seafood, and more! Beer, wine, and cocktails can be purchased onsite. Nonalcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase. Live music will be played by some of the best local, and regional acts. A mix of funk, soul, and bluegrass, along with a DJ. Vendors will be located throughout the festival. We will also have an onsite brick pit showcasing the heritage of whole hog cooking.
*TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE* This is a RAIN or SHINE event.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT OUR BARS ARE CASHLESS.
Please plan to have Credit or Debit and or Venmo to purchase
No Outside food or drink permitted
No Weapons
Check out our Charities here
Ample parking is available around Center City with differing prices. The closest parking is located at the 7th street station parking garage or the surface lot on the backside of the event – 8th and N. College. You can find additional surrounding parking locations with Parkme here. Or Park Mobile here.
Entry will take place on 7th Street right across from the 7th Street Parking Garage beside of 7th Street Market
No animals will be allowed inside the festival area except for service animals.
Great News! We have secured a partnership with Homewood Suites by Hilton, Charlotte Uptown First Ward. Right beside the festival venue and lot. There is also a map of accommodations included below.
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