The fourth annual Pinehurst Barbecue Festival is a Celebration of Taste and Tradition, featuring award-winning Pitmaster Christopher Prieto along with many of North Carolina’s celebrated pitmasters in one of the most picturesque settings in the state.

Schedule:

Friday, August 30, 2024

6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m: High On The Hog Gourmet Pitmaster Dinner at Pinehurst Fair Barn
Kicking off three days of great barbecue Join us for The "High on the Hog" Gourmet Pitmaster dinner at Pinehurst’s historic Fair Barn.  Hosted by Pitmaster Adam Hughes from Old Colony Smokehouse, in Edenton, NC, guests will be treated to a platter full of Adam’s best Barbecue dishes and desserts. The Evening includes live entertainment, wine and whiskey samples, and barbecue themed vendors.  A cash bar will be available throughout the evening.

Saturday, August 31, 2024

11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m: "Q" School Grilling Class at Adjacent to Pinehurst Brewing Co.
Pinehurst has played host to many a "Q School" in its day, but none quite like this. From 11:00am-1:00pm, "Q" School Grilling Class at the Pinehurst Brewing Co. will offer ticket holders the opportunity to experience cooking and grilling demonstrations with a range of meats on a variety of grills, led by Christopher Prieto of Prime Barbecue in Knightdale and another guest pitmaster. Ticket holders will get to learn and eat at the same time. As part of the ticket price, there will also be exclusive beer sampling opportunities provided by Pinehurst Brewing Co.

No Children Under 12 Allowed at This Event
Children 12-17 Must be Accompanied by a Responsible Ticketed Adult.
Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol.

5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: "Bourbon and Bites" at North and South Whiskey Bar - The Manor
The Manor’s North and South Whiskey Bar will play host to an intimate evening of whiskey and bourbon sampling, expertly paired with small plates from the Pinehurst Resort culinary team. Participants will have the opportunity to sample five varieties of bourbon during the evening event. Participants will also receive a cigar, compliments of Specialty Cigars.

6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Barbecue Reimagined at Sandhills Community College - Dempsey Student Center
The newest event in the Pinehurst Barbecue Festival line-up, Barbecue "Reimagined" is a gourmet tasting event featuring Got To Be NC Ambassador Chefs, Pastry Chefs and Mixologists from across the state who will prepare nontraditional and international barbecue dishes and signature cocktails.

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Christopher Prieto Pitmaster Invitational at Village of Pinehurst
Early Admission: 11:00am
Regular Admission: Noon
Event Ends: 5:00pm

The Premier event for the Pinehurst Barbecue Festival will feature seven of North Carolina’s finest barbecue Pitmasters, who will craft select barbecue samples. Each ticket includes one sample and side from each Pitmaster, as well as the opportunity to enjoy Craft Beer, Carolina Co-Packing sauce and rub vendors from across the state, Got To Be NC Vendors, and entertainment.

Date: August 30 - September 1, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Pinehurst

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