Festival celebrating BBQ. Vendors demonstrating their products and skills for you to enjoy. Professional and Amateur BBQ competition and well as a Kid's-Q competition for the kids to show off their skills. A People's Choice competition which will allow the public a chance to eat and judge professional BBQ. All Proceeds of the People's Choice will benefit the CarolinaEast Foundation. Live Bands to enjoy throughout the event.
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Date and Time
Friday May 1, 2026 Saturday May 2, 2026
Friday May 1st, 2026. 3PM-9PM
Saturday May 2nd, 2026. 10AM-6PM
Location
E Front Street, New Bern, NC in front of the new Fishing Pier and Persimmons Restaurant.
Fees/Admission
Free admission to the public. Competitor, Vendor and Sponsorship information available on the website.
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Jon Herrin
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