The Series Schedule
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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 is open - click on the button below.
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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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Magnolia Fire Department 2nd Annual Whole Hog BBQ
March 6-7, 2026
110 Taylor St.
Magnolia, NC 28453
Grounds of Magnolia FD
Phillip Groves
910-540-9152
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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 Pig Cookin Contest
April 10 - 11, 2026
Newport, NC
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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 Coastal Plain.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Coastal Plain
919-735-2358 × 112
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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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Wheels & Wings BBQ
April 24-25, 2026
Featuring an airplane, helicopter, and car show raising monetary donations for the burn center.
Washington, NC Airport
Evan Woolard
252-402-0119
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Smithfield Firefighters Association - Whole Hog Competition
May 1-2, 2026
111 S. Fourth Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
Smithfield's Town Festival, started 40 years ago to showcase the best ham and pork produced right here in Johnston County. This festival has grown to include great entertainment, food, and fun for the whole family.
The Smithfield Firefighters Association Whole Hog Competition will be hosting the Whole Hog Competition at the Ham n Yam Festival 2026 for our annual fundraiser. Once the competition is over and the awards are given out, we will be selling BBQ sandwiches.
Ashley Wheeler
919-223-0405
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BBQ Fest 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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Beach Brew & Que
June 12-13, 2026
Duplin Events Center
195 Fairgrounds Dr.
Kenansville, NC 28349
Beach music bands, brews and great BBQ. The event will replace our former “Blues Brew & Que” event.
Carrie Shields
910-200-1500
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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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ECFC 2nd Annual Pigs on the Pitch
August 28-29, 2026
120 Airport Rd
Washington, NC
10-12 whole hogs cooked to raise funds for kids soccer program.
Mark Woolard
252-402-0019
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2026 Mountain State Fair Cookoff
September 11-12,2026
765 Boylston Hwy
Fletcher, NC 28732
NCDA & CS and “Got To Be NC” is hosting the 3rd Annual Got to Be NC Whole Hog Cookoff at the 2026 Mountain State Fair in Fletcher, NC.
1st Place: $2000
2nd Place: $1500
3rd Place: $1000
Competition will be a 12 team maximum contest. $125 entry fee. Stay tuned for additional info coming soon!
You won’t regret heading west to cook whole hog bbq!NC Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services
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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
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8th Annual American Legion Whole Hog & Shoulder Cook Off
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Maggie Valley Barbecue Festival
November 6-7, 2026
3374 Soco Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
Barbecue festival fundraiser for Haywood FFA
Ben Hooper
828-564-3134
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Bill Gray Memorial Whole Hog Cook-Off
December 11-12, 2026
Deep Run Volunteer Fire Department
3582 Old NC-11
Deep Run, NC 28525The 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
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.