Some of the best pig cookers from across North Carolina will gather to compete for top honors — including the Carolina BBQ League’s Natural Source State Championship. Cookers will start Friday evening and tend their pigs all night before judging begins Saturday morning.

Local teams bring their best recipes to the table. From mild to spicy, there’s something for everyone. Be sure to grab a bowl and see why this contest is a festival favorite!

After judging, the pigs are chopped, and sandwiches are sold to the public. Hungry and in a hurry? Stop by the convenient drive-thru BBQ station for sandwiches on the go!