North Carolina BBQ Forums Q&A

I was looking to see if there were any events remaining this year and there is nothing. I was just wondering how many sanctioned events there were in 2025. Does anyone know?

Spring time is usually when the events are stacked up about every week. That being said, let me check last year's calendar to see if I may have missed any events for this fall. If so, I'll post here and update the Events list. Thanks!

While not a competition, there is the 41st Lexington Barbecue Festival (Lexington, NC)
on Saturday, October 25.
https://www.thebarbecuefestival.com/

From their site:

"Celebrating & Serving One Style of Barbecue … Lexington Style!

Time: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday, October 26
Main Street, Lexington, NC
Free Admission

More than 250+ vendors, six entertainment stages, street performers, a children's area, a 50-ton Pig-themed Sand Sculpture, Car shows, Dog stunt show, a Bicycle Stunt Show, and much more!"

Actually there are several more (sanctioned) events slated for this year! The events page has been updated:
http://www.ncbbq.com/modules/Events/search.aspx