The history of the Sassafras Festival in Burnettown, SC, is an interesting one. Michelle Atkinson, Burnettown’s clerk and treasurer, said the Sassafras Festival began in 1994 as a simple street dance party. It was named after the trees of the same name growing along Horse Creek. “We just love that everyone comes out and hasRead more "Sassafras Festival (SCBA)"
The SCSU Bulldog Collective's BBQ Cook-off is on the campus of South Carolina State University at Staley Field, 300 College Street, Orangeburg, SC. Two separate groups (competition and amateur) will compete in a two-meat contest (pork butts and ribs) for trophies and cash. There will be a Friday night “Anything Butt Fan Favorite” with teamsRead more "TOP DAWG BBQ COOK-OFF (SBN)"
You are cordially invited to annual OMAR Hillbillies Outhouse #1 Bar-B-Que cook-off. The event will be held in the New Recreational Park in Moncks Corner, SC. This year’s event will feature Boston Butts, Pork ribs and Chicken; as well as a Friday night “Anything Butt” competition. The team receiving the highest number of total points in theRead more "OMAR Hillbillies Outhouse BBQ Cook-Off (SBN)"
BBQ enthusiasts, mark your calendars for May 21st because Gettin’ Piggy With It is coming to Raleigh, North Carolina. This barbecue festival, organized by Lawrence Barbecue owner Jake Wood, promises to be an exciting event with some of the most acclaimed pitmasters in the Southeast showcasing their skills. The event will be held at MaywoodRead more "Gettin’ Piggy with It"
Pitmasters, Chefs, Farmers, Brewers, Distillers & More…. The Firebox Initiative Inc. was founded by restaurant people for restaurant people. Griffin Bufkin and Harrison Sapp know what it means to suffer through tough times. When their restaurant, Southern Soul Barbeque, burned down on March 27, 2010 they did not know how they would get through. TheyRead more "FIREBOX – BBQ ON THE BLUFF"
If you’re interested in keeping up with SC BBQ events throughout the year, check out our full SC BBQ Events Calendar.
This book is very well worth getting. It should be in every bbq enthusiast library. The dive into our rich bbq history in South Carolina, as well as the diversity of bbq recipes from across our great state are what I like most. Great book. Very well put together. Outstanding pitmaster resource. Just buy it,… Read more “Excellent Resource for any Pitmaster”
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