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SUMMARY:SC Festival of Discovery (KCBS)
DESCRIPTION:Annual Tradition\n\n\n\n"Each year\, the SC Festival of Discovery brings a taste of Southern hospitality to Greenwood\, South Carolina. It's a celebration of our community and the unique culture and heritage that make our city special\," said Kelly McWhorter\, executive director for Discover Greenwood. \n\n\n\nThe SC Festival of Discovery\, an annual tradition in Greenwood\, has been drawing visitors from around the region for over 20 years.  \n\n\n\nThe festival got its start in 2000 as a way to showcase the city's barbecue heritage\, and it has since grown to become a major event in the state. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood Food\n\n\n\n"If you love good barbecue and good music\, you don't want to miss the South Carolina Festival of Discovery! This is an annual event that we always look forward to attending. It's well-organized and always a lot of fun\," wrote one reviewer on Tripadvisor. \n\n\n\nOver 90 teams will be competing in the state BBQ championship through the Kansas City Barbeque Society\, and festival-goers can sample all types of barbecue and vote for their favorite in the People's Choice competition. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood Music\n\n\n\nThe festival will also feature live music and a variety of food and craft vendors\, and the streets of Uptown Greenwood will be closed to traffic to make the festival walkable and safe for pedestrians. \n\n\n\nAccording to McWhorter\, the festival is not only a fun-filled event but also a major economic driver for Greenwood.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValuable Impact\n\n\n\nShe estimates that it brings an economic impact of over $2.6 million through visitors\, vendors\, hotels\, and restaurants. \n\n\n\n"We want people to see how wonderful Greenwood is during this time of year\," said McWhorter. "There is no parking fee\, there's no gate fee for this event\, and we really do it as a tribute to our community." \n\n\n\n\n\nFor a safe\, family-friendly atmosphere\, attendees can expect a visible law enforcement presence during festival hours. Festival entry rules may restrict certain items\, especially in areas where alcohol is served. \n\n\n\nThe SC Festival of Discovery is a testament to the city's barbecue heritage and Southern hospitality\, and it's an event that continues to attract visitors year after year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent  Organizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLodging\, Dining\, and More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeather Forecast\n\n\n\nGREENWOOD WEATHER
URL:https://destination-bbq.com/event/sc-festival-of-discovery-kcbs/
LOCATION:Main Street Greenwood\, 120 Main St\, Greenwood\, SC\, 29648\, United States
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SUMMARY:Big Peach Barbeque Battle (SCBA)
DESCRIPTION:The Big Peach BBQ Battle brings barbecue teams\, judged pork\, and a community fundraiser to Gaffney for a summer weekend built around smoke\, competition\, and support for Thought Jot \n\n\n\nThe Big Peach BBQ Battle is a barbecue competition and community fundraiser held at the Cherokee County Administration Building in Gaffney. The event brings professional and backyard barbecue teams to Railroad Avenue for a weekend centered on smoked pork\, friendly competition\, and support for Thought Jot. \n\n\n\nCook teams compete in professional and backyard divisions\, giving both experienced pitmasters and serious home cooks a place at the event. Judging follows South Carolina Barbeque Association rules\, with pork Boston butt serving as the main category and ribs listed as an optional category for teams. \n\n\n\nFor visitors\, the appeal is simple: barbecue smoke\, teams working their pits\, and a chance to spend time around South Carolina barbecue while supporting a local nonprofit. Event materials indicate that public serving and sampling are part of the setup\, though attendees should check the organizer’s latest updates before heading out. \n\n\n\nThe Big Peach BBQ Battle also carries a purpose beyond the trophies. The event is organized as a fundraiser for Thought Jot\, which works with adults and young people impacted by incarceration through cognitive self-change and creative writing programs. The goal is to help participants build skills and income opportunities for life after incarceration. \n\n\n\nThe event is scheduled during a busy summer stretch in Gaffney\, a city long associated with South Carolina peaches. While it falls near South Carolina Peach Festival activities\, the Big Peach BBQ Battle should be treated as its own Thought Jot fundraiser unless organizers state otherwise. \n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nEvent: Big Peach BBQ BattleDate: July 10–11Location: Cherokee County Administration BuildingAddress: 110 Railroad Ave\, Gaffney\, SC 29340Admission: FreeOrganizer: Thought JotCompetition: Professional and backyard barbecue divisionsJudging: South Carolina Barbeque Association rules \n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\nBecause this is a barbecue competition\, public food availability may depend on the event schedule and participating teams. Visitors should check the organizer’s latest updates for serving details\, parking notes\, and any day-of changes. \n\n\n\nCook teams interested in competing should use the official registration form and cooker packet for current rules\, deadlines\, fees\, and setup requirements. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Organizer\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBest Places to Stay Nearby\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeather Forecast\n\n\n\nGAFFNEY WEATHER
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LOCATION:Cherokee County Administration Building\, 110 Railroad Ave\, Gaffney\, SC\, 29340\, United States
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SUMMARY:SCBA Judges Seminar Summer Session
DESCRIPTION:Here Comes the Judge\n\n\n\nWant to become an SCBA-certified BBQ judge? \n\n\n\nCome to the summer session of the SCBA Judging Seminar to take your first step in being a judge in SC BBQ competitions. \n\n\n\nYou can become a Certified Barbeque Judge by first becoming a member of the South Carolina Barbeque Association. Completing this seminar allows you to attend four SCBA-sanctioned barbeque events to learn the trade. \n\n\n\nDuring these four events\, you will sit at a novice table and apprentice under an experienced judge.   \n\n\n\nSeriously Dedicated\n\n\n\nThe SCBA stands alone in how seriously they take educating their judges. \n\n\n\nFrom what I’ve seen\, few organizations put as much structured training in front of first-time judging. Judging anything is a skill to be learned\, and the SCBA assures the cooks who cook in these competitions that their BBQ boxes will only be evaluated by a group of well-trained judges. \n\n\n\nCompare that system to the famous Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) which proclaims on its website: \n\n\n\n“To become a CBJ [Certified BBQ Judge]\, just attend one of the hundreds of classes conducted by KCBS every year throughout the country. In a half day’s time\, you’ll learn how to grade world-class chicken\, pulled pork\, ribs\, and brisket – and taste them during the process! By the time you’re finished\, you’ll be ready to sign up for the next competition in your area!” \n\n\n\nReally? So in just a half day\, I’m going to be an expert in judging 4 entirely different dishes? \n\n\n\nAfter Training\n\n\n\nOnce you complete training to become an SCBA judge and receive your judging apron\, you can participate in events held each year throughout the state.  \n\n\n\nYou also have the opportunity to rise through the ranks of the SCBA. By completing the necessary requirements\, you can become a Senior Judge\, Master Judge\, Calculator\, Table Captain\, Novice Instructor\, or Event Marshal. \n\n\n\nBut it all begins with the SCBA Judging Seminar. \n\n\n\nIf judging SC barbecue competitions is on your list\, this seminar is the place to start. \n\n\n\nGo to the "Join Us" page and become a member of the SCBA.  You can then join hundreds of your fellow South Carolinians in enjoying the cuisine that South Carolinians do best: South Carolina Barbecue. \n\n\n\nSummer Seminar Details\n\n\n\n10:00 am – 3:00 pmSt. Paul’s Lutheran Church1715 Bull Street Columbia\, SC 29201 \n\n\n\nRegistration is $25 per person and includes a BBQ lunch. SCBA membership is required to attend the SCBA Judging Seminar. \n\n\n\nFor more information about the SCBA or to become a member\, go to www.scbarbeque.com and click on the Join Us link. \n\n\n\nIndividual memberships are $55 and Family and Cook Team Memberships are $70. \n\n\n\nContact: membership@scbarbeque.com \n\n\n\nSeminar Info\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBest Places to Stay Nearby\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeather Forecast\n\n\n\nCOLUMBIA WEATHER
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LOCATION:St. Paul's Lutheran Church\, 1715 Bull Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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