bbq fest on the neuse KINSTON

States gather each year on the banks of the Neuse River in Kinston to roast whole hogs through the night in preparation for judging the next morning. The sweet aroma that fills downtown Kinston is the result of these cooks perfecting their golden brown crisp skin and tender, flavorful pigs — splayed on giant grates of custom cookers. Winners of the tastiest hog go home with bragging rights, cash awards, and a custom-made chopping board.

For more than 40 years, this popular festival has kicked off the spring-summer season Down East with two days of cooking, live music and events, a car show, and shopping from vendors of all kinds including pottery, t-shirts, toys and more.

THE 2023 BBQ FEST ON THE NEUSE WILL FEATURE:

• Country music artist Easton Corbin

• 150+ vendors including food trucks, arts & crafts, home & garden, Got to Be NC, jewelry, farmers market & festival merch.

• Carolina Classic Car and Truck Show

• Beer, Wine & Spirits Garden featuring Kinston’s own Mother Earth Brewing & Social House Vodka

• Dance performances and opportunities to twinkle your toes with the Kinston Shag Club

• Children’s events and games And, of course,

SEE YOU MAY 5 & 6, 2023 AT KINSTON’S BBQ FEST ON THE NEUSE!

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