The Series Schedule
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Cherryanne's Wish
October 3 - 4, 2025
Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC
We will have 15-20 whole hogs and raising money for the Shriners Children Hospital.
Evan Woolard
252-402-0119
evanwoolard@yahoo.com -
7th Annual American Legion Whole Hog & Pork Shoulder Cook Off
October 17 - 18, 2025
Fundraiser for a Veteran non-profit organization & community
Lee Johnson
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Smoke on the Water
October 17 - 18, 2025
Stewart Parkway
Washington Waterfront
The Washington Noon Rotary’s Smoke on the Water event is now in its 27th year and features many additions to the whole hog barbecue competition. Other events include a pig parade, chili tent, a car show, live music, kids events, 5K race and much much more. Smoke on the Water is a fun filled weekend for the whole family.
Pam Anderson
252-944-6136
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Pigs on the Pitch
October 24 - 25, 2025
Washington, NC
First annual "Pigs on the Pitch" BBQ fundraiser. We will be cooking 10 pigs benefiting Eastern Carolina Futbol Club (ECFC).
Mark Woolard
252-402-0119
evanwoolard@yahoo.com -
BBQ in the Burg
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Pigs in the Grove
October 31 - November 1, 2025
Benson
$100 Entry Fee
Only taking 15 cooks.
Payout:
1st place – $2000
2nd place – $1200
3rd place – $800
Taylor Tripp
919-820-3308
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Smoke on the Southside
November 7 - 8, 2025
512 Highway 33 E
Chocowinity, NC
We will have 10-15 whole hogs.
Evan Woolard
252-402-0119
evanwoolard@yahoo.com -
Pickles, Pigs & Swigs
November 7 - 8, 2025
Arlene G. Talton Municipal Center
Mount Olive
Compete in a field of up to 20 teams with prizes of $1,200, $600 and $300. Proceeds benefit the Mount Olive Downtown Development Corporation.
Julie Beck - Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce
919-658-3113 -
Reelsboro Fire Dept. BBQ
November 14 - 15, 2025
Evan Woolard
evanwoolard@yahoo.com -
Grapplers Take Down
December 12 - 13, 2025
Newport Moose Lodge
456 Roberts Road
Newport, NC 28570
Whole Hog Bbq competition and plate sale to support The Crystal Coast Grapplers Youth Wrestling @The Carteret County Speedway.
Stephen Dunn
252-571-9762
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Bill Gray Memorial Whole Hog Cook-Off
December 12 - 13, 2025
Deep Run Volunteer Fire Department
3582 Old NC 11
Deep Run, NC 28525
The Bill Gray Memorial Whole Hog Cook-Off is a fundraiser for Deep Run Volunteer Fire Department and the Deep Run community. Mr. Bill was the heart of our community and is remembered for all the hogs he cooked for the people and community he loved. This event is limited to 10 teams.
Kelly Raynor
252-560-6227
kdraynor05@gmail.comRegister
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Barbecue Summit
February 7, 2026
Lenoir County Center
1791 Hwy 11 55
Kinston, NC
Join us to learn and engage!
Registration opens December 1.
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PCA BBQ
February 20-21, 2026
7111 NC 99 PANTEGO NC
50 pigs to help support school annual BBQ.
Evan Woolard
252-402-0019
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Jamesville Fire & EMS BBQ
March 13-14, 2026
Jamesville, NC
Jamesville Fire and Rescue BBQ hosting 12-15 cookers.
Evan Woolard
252-402-0019
evanwoolard@yahoo.com
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Patetown BBQ
March 20-21, 2026
Patetown, NC
Patetown Fire Department raising money for new gear and to help support the community.
252-402-0019
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Pigs on the Perquimans
March 20 - 21, 2026
377 Camp Cale Rd.
Hertford NC. 27944
Barbecue Cook-off at Camp Cale on the Perquimans River. Funds support Camp Cale's Dining Hall project and left over barbecue helps to feed summer campers.
Matt Thomas
252-264-2513
info@campcale.com
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Toisnot Fire Dept BBQ
March 27-28, 2026
110 Main St West
Elm City, NC
Toisnot in Elm City is hosting 15 pigs for their annual BBQ competition.
Evan Woolard
252-402-0019
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Newport
April 10 - 11, 2026
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Alliance Fire BBQ
April 17 - 18, 2025
Hardison Tire
Alliance, NC
Alliance Fire is hosting 10 pigs for their annual bbq.
Evan Woolard
252-402-0019
evanwoolard@yahoo.com
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Pig in the Park
April 17 - 18, 2026
The Hub, 200 S Center St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
A family-friendly event spotlighting Wayne County's history and its barbecue tradition, while also benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County
252-521-3759
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Suds & Swine
April 17 - 18, 2026
Laurinburg, NC
Registration for the 2026 Suds & Swine Whole Hog Pro Team Cooking Competition will open on Monday, November 10. Sponsors have volunteered to pay the entry fee for the 25 teams that sign up.
Cory Hughes
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BBQ on the Bluff
April 24 - 25, 2026
BBQ Competition and sales
P.O. Box 501
1054-A Main St
Fair Bluff, N.C. 28439
Gene Martin
910-649-72020
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BBQ on the Neuse
May 1 - 2, 2026
Kinston, NC
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Whole Hog Barbecue State Championship
May 15 - 16, 2026
Got To Be NC Festival
State Fairgrounds
Raleigh, NC
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Murfreesboro Fire Dept PorkFest
May 29 - 30, 2026
201 E Broad St
Murfreesboro, NC
Fundraiser for Volunteer Fire Dept
James Byerly
919-521-3364
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Lifewise Academy
May 29-30, 2026
Macedonia Church
Hwy 17, Williamston, NC
Lifewise Academy is hosting 12-15 cookers for this benefiting children.
Evan Woolard
252-402-0119
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Sarah James Fishing & BBQ
August 7-8, 2026
Cedar Island Ferry Dock
Annual bbq benefit for the Sarah James family.
Mark Woolard
252-402-0119
evanwoolard@yahoo.com
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Morehead City Fire Department BBQ
September 11-12, 2026
Morehead City Fire Station 2
10-15 teams for annual bbq and plate sale.
Mark Woolard
252-402-0019
Please note that submission of an application does not guarantee that your event will sanctioned by the NCPC Whole Hog Barbecue Series. No more than two events shall take place on a given date, in some circumstances three events will be allowed in one weekend. Geographic proximity is taken under consideration during review.
This report MUST be filed for your winner(s) to be eligible to participate in the State Championship. Should be filed within 15 days of the event.