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 2023 State Champions, the Pocosin Boys!
Second Place Whole Hog Champions, Mr. Curley’s Que Crew.
Matt Jones of Greenville, Third Place Whole Hog Champion
2024 Sportsmanship Award recipient
First Place Blind Tasting winner
Second Place Blind Tasting Winner
Third Place Blind Tasting Winner
Our 2024 Crispy Skin Recipients!
The Whole Hog Barbecue Series, sanctioned by the NC Pork Council, celebrates the history and artistry of whole hog cooking, supports communities and nonprofits. The championship was held at the Lenoir County Livestock Arena and the pork from the 28 hogs was donated to Mary’s Kitchen in downtown Kinston, which offers a daily feeding program to anyone who attends.
