Barbecue festivals are a great way to learn about ‘cue traditions from all over the country. Here are a few upcoming festivals that might be worth the short drive:
21st Annual Blue Ridge BBQ & Music
June 13-14
Festival
Harmon Field
Tryon, NC
www.blueridgebbqfestival.com
Carolina Mountain Ribfest
July 11-13
WNC Agricultural Center Fairgrounds
Fletcher, NC
www.wcpshows.com/ribfest.html
WNC BBQ Festival
July 25-26
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
Maggie Valley, NC
www.wncbbqfestival.org
Mountain High BBQ and Music Festival
Aug. 8-9
Wayne Proffitt Agricultural Center
Franklin, NC
www.mountainhighbbqfestival.com
31st Annual Lexington Barbecue Festival
Oct. 25
Uptown Lexington
Lexington, NC
www.barbecuefestival.com
Hog Happenin’
Oct. 31 – Nov. 1
Shelby City Park
Shelby, NC
www.hoghappenin.com
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