Chester County BBQ Festival

12/04/2025

Parade Cancelled for Tonight!! Rescheduled for Wednesday Dec 10 @ 7:00pm

10/28/2025

🎉 MERCH IS HERE! 🎉

If you placed an order for Chester County BBQ Festival merchandise, it’s time to grab it!

Pickup begins Wednesday, October 29th at the Chamber office.
111 East Main Street
Monday–Friday, 8AM–4PM

Come snag your order and show off your festival spirit around town — we can’t wait to see everyone repping their gear!

10/22/2025

We want to take a moment to give a big heartfelt thank you to The Perry’s for joining us at the 47th Annual Chester County BBQ Festival! Their mouthwatering BBQ was a huge hit all weekend long, and we’re so thankful they made the trip to Henderson to share it with our community.

From the aroma drifting through the courthouse square to the smiles on everyone’s faces as they enjoyed a plate (or two!) — their hard work and dedication truly showed in every bite. We appreciate their kindness, professionalism, and the effort it takes to travel and serve such delicious food at events like ours.

Thank you, Perry family, for being part of this year’s festival and helping make the weekend one to remember!🔥

10/06/2025

We started this year’s Chester County BBQ Festival with one of our favorite traditions — our Sponsor Luncheon — and it was nothing short of amazing!

This festival grows bigger and better every single year, and that wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors. From local businesses to individuals who believe in what this festival stands for — community, connection, and good old-fashioned fun — we truly can’t thank you enough. Your generosity helps bring live music to our courthouse square, supports our contests and entertainment, and makes every little detail of this hometown tradition shine.

To all of our sponsors — thank you for believing in this event and for investing in our community. You make the Chester County BBQ Festival what it is: a place where families gather, friends reunite, and memories are made.

We also want to give a huge shoutout to Abby McPherson and her Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism students for going above and beyond! They decorated our luncheon beautifully and helped with festival setup all week long. Their hard work, enthusiasm, and eye for detail made everything brighter — we are so thankful for you all!

As we look back on the 47th annual festival, our hearts are full. The laughter, the food, the music, the people — this is what makes Chester County so special. We couldn’t do it without each of you.

Here’s to another successful year, and to the sponsors and volunteers who help us make it happen. ❤️

10/01/2025

10/01/2025

Thank You, Henderson + Chester County!!✨

What an incredible weekend we had at the 47th Annual Chester County BBQ Festival! From the very first setup on the courthouse square to the last song, last bite, and last handshake — this festival was nothing short of amazing because of YOU.

To our vendors, sponsors, performers, volunteers, and staff — thank you for pouring your time, talents, and energy into making this event such a success. You helped create memories that will last long after the tents come down and the lights fade.

To our community and visitors — thank you for showing up with smiles, support, and the love that makes Chester County feel like home. Whether you were dancing in the street, cheering on the hog callers, shopping with vendors, enjoying the food, or simply walking around the square soaking it all in, you are what makes this festival special year after year.

To our Chamber of Commerce team and committee members — your countless hours of planning, organizing, and working behind the scenes are what make this festival possible. It takes a true village, and Chester County shows up every single time.

Year after year, this festival continues to grow — not just in size, but in spirit. It’s more than BBQ (though the BBQ sure was delicious 😋). It’s about tradition, pride, community, and the joy of coming together.

We are beyond grateful for the opportunity to celebrate our hometown in such a big way, and we cannot wait to see you all again next year!

Until then… THANK YOU for making the 47th Annual Chester County BBQ Festival one for the books🩵

— The Henderson | Chester County Chamber of Commerce

09/30/2025

09/29/2025

We are so grateful to Congressman David Kustoff for taking time out of his busy schedule to join us at the 47th Annual Chester County BBQ Festival. His support means so much to our community, and we truly appreciate all he does for Tennessee. It was an honor to have him with us as we celebrated another successful year of food, fun, and fellowship on the courthouse square!

09/28/2025

one LAST glow party at 9:00 pm!!!
you do NOT wanna miss it !!!!!!!

09/27/2025

I meannnnnnn…. 🤤 if you aren’t eating supper at the festival, then what are you doing ???

09/27/2025

What a joy it is to have contestants like these! From the very beginning, they’ve been such great sports — always bringing the energy, cheering each other on, and keeping a friendly rivalry that makes it all the more fun.

Our 2025 National Hog Callin’ Champion is Ashlee Surratt!!!
Our 2025 Tennessee State Hog Callin’ Champion is Marcus Williams!!!

It’s moments like these that remind us how special our community is. The support, the laughter, and the way everyone comes out together makes this festival what it is.

We’re so thankful for each and every one of you who continue to show up and make these memories with us year after year!

09/27/2025

Porky’s Pedal Tractor Pull 🚜