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Sassafras Festival (SCBA)

Burnettown Municipal Building 3187 Augusta Road, Warrenville, South Carolina, United States

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)"

​TOP DAWG BBQ COOK-OFF (SBN)

Staley Field 300 College St., Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States

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)"

OMAR Hillbillies Outhouse BBQ Cook-Off (SBN)

Moncks Corner Regional Recreation Complex 418 E Main St, Moncks Corner, SC, United States

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)"

Gettin’ Piggy with It

Maywood Hall & Garden 622 Maywood Ave., Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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"

FIREBOX – BBQ ON THE BLUFF

Gascoigne Bluff Park 1000 Arthur J Moore Drive, Saint Simons Island, GA, United States

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.

The Perfect Gift

Front cover of the Going Whole Hog cookbook

INTERESTING READING

This cookbook was interesting reading on facts If you want to know more about regional BBQ, buy it. Worth the price. I prefer mustard sauces, make my own and always looking for ideas to make it better. However, I’m not sold on that BBQ was invented in SC.

Russell Harper