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The Pinehurst Barbecue Festival celebrates “All Things Barbecue” in North Carolina. From Eastern North Carolina vinegar to Western North Carolina tomato, we’ll have all of your favorites during this unique festival!
The Pinehurst Barbecue Festival, presented by Pinehurst Resort and US Foods is a “Celebration of Taste and Tradition” featuring award-winning Pitmasters from across North Carolina in one of the most picturesque settings in the entire state.
The three-day event, staged in and around the historic Village of Pinehurst, offers a unique culinary sampling experience of various barbecue meats and traditional sides.
There are five signature events associated with the Pinehurst Barbecue Festival:
Pinehurst Barbecue Festival Events
Friday, September 1, 2023: High On The Hog Gourmet Pitmaster Dinner Pinehurst Fair Barn 6:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday, September 2, 2023: ”Q”-School Grilling Class Pinehurst Brewing Co. 11:00am-1:00pm
Bourbon & Bites North & South Bar, The Manor 5:00pm-7:00pm
Music on Magnolia Concert adjacent to Pinehurst Brewing Co. Gates Open: 6:00pm Kids In America, Totally 80’s Tribute Band: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Sunday, September 3, 2023: Christopher Prieto Pitmaster Invitational Village of Pinehurst Early Admission*: 10:00am Regular Admission: 11:00am Event Ends: 5:00pm
Choose to experience the entire three-day Festival, or attend just one signature event. A multi-ticket VIP package, as well as individual tickets for each event are available through our ticketing partner, TicketMe Sandhills.
One event on October 7, 2023 at 9:00 am
One event on June 2, 2023 at 5:00 pm
One event on August 4, 2023 at 5:00 pm
One event on September 1, 2023 at 5:00 pm
One event on October 6, 2023 at 5:00 pm
One event on November 3, 2023 at 5:00 pm
An event every week that begins at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until December 31, 2023