04/14/2026
🔒 Lock In Your Labor Day Weekend Plans!
Early bird ticket pricing ends at 11:59pm Eastern on April 15 for the Sixth Annual Pinehurst Barbecue Festival, taking place in the historic Village of Pinehurst, NC September 4-6, 2026!
After that, ticket prices go up.
Don’t wait! Secure your spot at the lowest available rate today!
The four signature events of the 2026 Pinehurst Barbecue Festival Include:
🐷 Friday, September 4, 2026: The "High on the Hog" Pitmaster Dinner at the Pinehurst Fair Barn featuring pitmasters Matthew Register (Southern Smoke in Garland) and Lewis Donald (Sweet Lew's BBQ in Charlotte) along with award-winning Got To Be NC chefs from across North Carolina.
🍴Saturday, September 5, 2026: Q-School Grilling Class at the Moore County Airport featuring Grilling Instruction from Pitmaster Ron Simmons of Master Blend Family Farms in Kenansville
🥃Saturday, September 5, 2026: Bourbon and Bites at the Carolina Hotel's Carolina Hall, an intimate evening of exceptional whiskey and bourbon tastings, thoughtfully paired with chef-crafted small plates inspired by five of Pinehurst Resort's iconic restaurants.
🍽️Sunday, September 6, 2026: The Pinehurst Barbecue Festival Pitmaster Invitational in the Village of Pinehurst, featuring seven of the Carolinas' finest pitmasters preparing unique barbecue samples along with classic Southern sides.
Tickets are limited for certain events—and prices only go up from here!
Get your tickets now and save before April 15.
For more information visit: www.pinehurstbarbecuefestival.com
