 The competition is fierce and the flavors rich as local cooking teams produce the best that their secret recipes have to offer in an effort to win the Governor’s Cup, the prize awarded to the best overall Bar-B-Q cooking team. Even backyard grill masters get lean and mean during The Classic Cook-Off competition, preparing delectable treats to share with festivalgoers.
The International Bar-B-Q Festival serves up non-stop entertainment that is sure to please all ages. Three main stages provide a venue for performances featuring a variety of music and dancing that highlight local, regional and national talent.
Carnival rides, face painting, pie- and mutton eating contests and the Festival’s Family Pavilion provide fun for the entire family. Children and young adults can strut their stuff in one of the many scheduled festival pageants.
Dive right into the Festival experience as a spectator or participant in the horseshoe tournament, golf challenge, burgoo relay and keg toss. Work up an appetite, test your speed and endurance or stretch your legs by competing in the annual 5K Run/Walk.
If there is any spare time, try browsing and shopping festival style. The classic car show offers a chance for festival attendees to peruse a great number of stunning automobiles. Spend hours browsing over 100 booths filled with handmade arts and crafts and a selection of festival souvenirs. |
