The Pinehurst Barbeque Festival is a “Celebration of Taste and Tradition” featuring award-winning Pitmasters in one of the most picturesque settings in all of North Carolina. The inaugural three-day event, staged in and around the historic Village of Pinehurst from September 3-5, 2021, offers a unique culinary sampling experience of various barbecue meats and traditional sides.

There are four signature events associated with the Pinehurst Barbecue Festival:

• Music on Magnolia Featuring McKenzie’s Mill (Friday, September 3)
• “Q” School Grilling Classes (Saturday, September 4)
• Bourbon & Bites (Saturday, September 4)
• The Ed Mitchell Pitmaster Invitational (Sunday, September 5)

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.

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