Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 at 12:00pm
The fifth annual Pinehurst Barbecue Festival is a Celebration of Taste and Tradition, featuring award-winning pitmaster Christopher Prieto along with many of North Carolina's celebrated pitmasters in one of the most picturesque settings in the state.
Presented by US Foods, Our State Magazine and Pinehurst Resort, the three-day festival - headlined by Prieto - is staged in the Village of Pinehurst, offers a unique culinary experience of various mouthwatering barbecue meats and traditional sides.
Schedule of Events:
Christopher Prieto Pitmaster Invitational
Early Entry: 11:00am
General Admission: Noon
Event Ends: 4:00pm
The premier event for the Pinehurst Barbecue Festival will feature seven of North Carolina's finest barbecue Pitmasters, who will craft select barbecue samples.Each ticket includes one sample and side from each Pitmaster, as well as the opportunity to enjoy Craft Beer, sauce and rub vendors from across the state, Got To Be NC Vendors, and entertainment.
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