February 1, 2025 the Whole Hog Barbecue Summit was held in Kinston, NC. It was a day filled with learning, community, and all things barbecue! Thank you to all the cooks, judges, and attendees that spent their Saturday with us!
Around the World of BBQ
2024 Whole Hog Barbecue Championship
The 2024 Whole Hog Barbecue Championship took place in Washington, NC at the Smoke On The Water festival in October 2024. Travis Stafford of Walstonburg won the Whole Hog Barbecue Championship for 2024 that took place in Washington during the Smoke on The Water festival. Our 2024 Crispy Skin Recipients!
Fineran crowned state champion for the third time
RALEIGH – Chris Fineran of Little River, S.C., was named Whole Hog Barbecue State Champion on Saturday, winning over Andy Harrison of Louisburg by a mere two points. Wesley Bowers of Washington, last year’s state champion, came in third. Fineran won the state championship in 2016 and 2018. The 28 cooks competing in the championship […]
