BBQ Fest on the Neuse

BBQ Fest on the Neuse "The largest whole hog cookoff in the world." First weekend in May.
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Didn't get your official BBQ Fest T-shirt? Don't worry - you can stop by Leon Thomas Treasures at The Beauty Box right h...
05/13/2026

Didn't get your official BBQ Fest T-shirt? Don't worry - you can stop by Leon Thomas Treasures at The Beauty Box right here in downtown Kinston and get one! They are located at 118 W. North Street.

Want to see a full list of all of the 2026 winners? You can find them all right here:
05/12/2026

Want to see a full list of all of the 2026 winners? You can find them all right here:

Cook Team: Mr. Curly’s Que Crew, Andy HarrisonCook Team Sponsor: State Farm - Judy Jones, Wil Hardy, and Keith Thompson

Happy Friday, friends!
05/08/2026

Happy Friday, friends!

We sure enjoyed this new attraction at the festival this year. Were you able to watch the show?
05/07/2026

We sure enjoyed this new attraction at the festival this year. Were you able to watch the show?

Anyone else still thinking about those BBQ Sandwiches? They hit different for sure.
05/06/2026

Anyone else still thinking about those BBQ Sandwiches? They hit different for sure.

05/05/2026

The rain didn't win. We had a great festival and we cannot wait to do it all again!

We cannot wait to see you all again!
05/04/2026

We cannot wait to see you all again!

Congratulations to all the winners!
05/04/2026

Congratulations to all the winners!

The 45th annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse returned to downtown Kinston with competition, crowds and a full slate of cook teams competing in the Hog Happenin’ cook-off.

The festival is still open but the 2pm show with Nicholas Vernon and the 4pm show with No Quarter Brass Band has been ca...
05/02/2026

The festival is still open but the 2pm show with Nicholas Vernon and the 4pm show with No Quarter Brass Band has been canceled due to unsafe conditions on the stage because of rain.

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Pearson Park, Mitchell Street Downtown
Kinston, NC
28501

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+12525220004

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