Looking for barbecue happenings around South Carolina? This calendar tracks upcoming BBQ festivals, cook-offs, restaurant events and pop-ups across the state. Check back as new events are announced and annual favorites confirm their dates.
September 2026
JAMIL SHRINERS BBQ COOK OFF (SBN)
Jamil Temple BBQ Cook-Off: A BBQ Competition for a Cause Join us at the Jamil Shrine Temple for the annual Jamil Temple BBQ Cook-Off, a fun and flavorful BBQ competition that…
SOOIE Mauldin BBQ Cook-Off (SCBA)
SOOIE: Mauldin's BBQ Cook-Off Produced by the City of Mauldin, the annual SOOIE BBQ Cook-Off is a showcase of the heritage of our community including its food and…
SBN Judges Training Class
Once you have completed this class, you will be a certified BBQ Judge and will participate at BBQ events that SBN sanctions throughout the Southeast. Not only will…
The Griller's Cup (SCBA)
Life's a Beach Each year, Lakewood Camping Resort in Myrtle Beach, S.C. hosts The Griller’s Cup, an annual barbecue competition and festival. The South Carolina Barbecue Association (SCBA)…
Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival
Savor the Sounds and Tastes of Fall at the Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ Festival The Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival is back and bigger than ever!…
Troop 61 BBQ Competition
Calling All BBQ Lovers! Join us for the Boy Scout Troop 61 1st Annual BBQ Contest and Fundraiser on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 from 11AM to 2PM at…
October 2026
SMOKE ON THE WACCAMAW
Smoke on the Waccamaw is a BBQ competition that is a part of the City of Conway’s Fall Festival. The event is being put on by the Shrine Club of Conway with…
Gaston Collard and Barbeque Festival
How do you like your greens? With a side of barbecue? If you like collards and barbecue, then this is the festival for you. Celebrate the fall harvest…
The Hopeful Hog Festival (SCBA)
BBQ Cook-Off for a Cause The Hopeful Hog BBQ Cook-Off for a Cause brings barbecue, live music, family activities, craft beer, and foster and adoption support together at…
Cookin’ & Campin’ BBQ Cook-off (SCBA)
Get Ready for the Cookin' & Campin' BBQ Cook-Off! Mark your calendars for this one, as the smoky aroma of Southern barbecue returns to the scenic shores of…
Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue
SMALLEST TOWN IN WHISKEY BECOMES THE BIGGEST SCENE IN BARBECUE The aroma of smoked meats, the sizzle of grills, and the hum of excited chatter will once again…
Butts Cook-Off & Music Frenzy (SCBA)
Food and Music Get ready for some delicious BBQ and live music…Clover’s Butts Cook-off & Music Frenzy is back!! The delicious aroma of a number of BBQ teams…
Hogs & Hens BBQ Cookoff (SBN)
Abbeville Hogs and Hens BBQ Festival: BBQ, Fun, and Community Set in the charming town of Abbeville, the Hogs and Hens BBQ Festival is an annual celebration of food, music, and…
Jackson Hook and Cook Festival (SCBA)
A Festival Steeped in Tradition The quaint town of Jackson, known for its tight-knit community and rich traditions, is once again preparing to host its renowned Hook &…
Squealin' on the Square
Squealin’ on the Square celebrates yet another year of bringing family fun and delicious BBQ to the historic downtown. Each fall, the downtown square comes alive with live…
BBQ, Blues, & Boos Cookoff (SCBA)
Benefiting the Community BBQ, Blues, & Boos Festival is a fundraising event built to provide a unique experience for the Barnwell community, promote the vibrant culture of the…
Sons of American Legion Annual BBQ Cook Off (SBN)
This cook-off has been held for almost two decades. The event will be sanctioned by the Southern BBQ Network. Best Places to Stay (and more) Weather Forecast CHARLESTON…
The Barbecue Festival in Lexington, NC
The Lexington Barbecue Festival: Savoring Tradition in Every Bite LEXINGTON, NC - As autumn leaves begin their colorful descent in North Carolina, the city of Lexington is abuzz…
November 2026
Pig on the Ridge (SCBA)
SC's Finest Pig on the Ridge is the largest barbecue cookout in the State and occurs the first weekend, Friday and Saturday, in November in the Town of…
The Battle of Camden BBQ Festival (SCBA)
Historic Setting The Battle of Camden BBQ Festival, a barbeque contest to benefit the Camden Jaycees’ Annual Stocking Fund, will take place at 222 Broad Street in Historic…
SBN Invitational Barbecue Championship
The Berkeley Lions Club has joined forces with the City of Moncks Corner to bring the SBN Invitational Barbecue Championship back to Moncks Corner. The SBN Championship will…
Holy Smokes BBQ Festival
A Culinary Convergence in the Lowcountry In the heart of the Lowcountry, as autumn casts its golden light on North Charleston, the Holy Smokes BBQ Festival returns with…
Smokin Fur A Cause (SCBA)
Smokin' Fur A Cause: BBQ, Community, and Compassion Get ready for a mouthwatering weekend of BBQ, charity, and family fun at Smokin' Fur A Cause, an exciting two-day event…
December 2026
FDHS Beta Butts & Wings BBQ Competition (SCBA)
BBQ, Wings, and a Cause Get ready for a fun-filled weekend of BBQ and wings at the FDHS Beta Butts & Wings BBQ Competition, an annual event that combines…
February 2027
Bands, Brews & BBQ (SCBA)
For Friends The Bands, Brews & BBQ event, presented by Beaufort Memorial Hospital, is a two-day celebration of food, music, and fun that takes place each February in…
March 2027
The Little Mountain Mid-Carolina Pigskin Cook-Off (SCBA)
Fundraising is the Reason The Town of Little Mountain and the Mid-Carolina High School football program will host the annual Little Mountain Pigskin Cook-Off. They will hold the cook-off…
Benefit BBQ for Boy Scouts (SCBA)
BBQ and Wings Are you a fan of barbecue and chicken wings? Then you don’t want to miss the Benefit BBQ for Boy Scouts at the Sumter County…
April 2027
Youth Mentors of the Pee Dee BBQ Festival (SCBA)
Important Fundraiser The annual Youth Mentors of the Pee Dee BBQ Festival takes place at the Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fairgrounds. The two-day event features competition-quality barbecue smoked by some…
Come See Me BBQ Cook Off (SCBA)
Delicious Offerings The Come-See-Me Festival is Rock Hill’s annual salute to spring. Each year, this ten-day festival, which includes this BBQ cook-off, brings over 80 events and activities…
May 2027
Pickin' and Piggin' at the Park (SCBA)
Savor the Flavor A world-class barbecue cook-off at Saluda Shoals Park! Savor the flavor of the award-winning "Q" from more than 20 of South Carolina's best barbecue cookers.…
Hog on the Hill (SCBA)
Hog on the Hill BBQ Cook-Off overview Hog on the Hill is an annual barbecue cook-off in Chester that brings together South Carolina Barbeque Association (SCBA) teams and…
Pig in the Park (SCBA)
Welcome to Pig In Park Festival! Attention BBQ lovers! The annual Pig in the Park Barbecue Festival and Cookoff is just around the corner, and it promises to…
