The Barbecue Festival
Lexington, North Carolina
October 28
Pitmasters, chefs, grillers, and sauce makers practice all year to showcase their wonders at The Barbecue Festival. The festival is more than just a day full of the world's best BBQ; it's a cheerful, exciting, and lively event that features live music, amazing food (obviously), a car show, vendors ready to help bring your grilling game to the next level, and plenty of entertainment for children.