Family Fun

Carnival Rides, Live Music, Kid Zone, Disney Character Meet & Greet, Helicopter Tours, Bike Show, Car Show, More than 150 Vendors, Dance Demonstrations, Beer/Wine/Spirits Garden, and More!

Schedule:

Thursday May 1, 2025
Pre BBQ Fest Partner Events

5:00pm - 10:00pm
R&D Amusements - Carnival in Pearson Park Downtown Kinston

Friday May 2, 2025

Schedule:

5:00pm - 10:00pm
- Vendors Open (150+)
- R & D Amusements – Carnival – Pearson Park
- Cruise In for Vehicles 2000 and older
- Kid’s Fest – Flimsy’s Fun Zone – Kinston-Lenoir County Parks & Recreation
- Wine, Beer, & Spirits Garden

5:30pm
Opening Ceremony G.I. Joe’s/Salute (Herritage Street Stage)

6:00pm
Welcome & Announcement of Cook Teams & Sponsors
Carolina Cruisers Cruise In - Year 2000 and Older

7:00pm
Country Artists - Southern Misfits  - Herritage St. Stage

8:30pm
Nashville Recording Artists - Runaway June - Herritage St. Stage

Saturday May 3, 2025

Schedule:

7:30am
Carolina Classic Cruisers Car Show Registration Until 11 am

8:45am
Shuttles Begin Transporting from Historic Grainger Stadium To Festival

9:00am
- Vendors Open (150+)
- CSS Neuse Museum Free Day 100 N. Queen Street
- Farmers Market

10:00 am
- Kid’s Fest - Flimsy’s Fun Zone – Pearson Park - Kinston-Lenoir County Parks & Recreation
- R&D Amusements - Carnival open until 7 pm
- Wine, Beer, & Spirits Garden - Farmers Market Area
- Dance Entertainment - Mooves - Herritage St. Stage
- Bikers for Christ 3rd Annual Bike Show - North Street

11:00 am
- BBQ Sandwiches for Sale until Sold Out
- Miss Wendell's Teen & the Senior Shuffle Project - Herritage Street Stage

11:45 am
- Dance Entertainment - It's Giving Cheer & Dance - Herritage Street Stage

12:00 pm
The Mayor’s Golden Key Award Ceremony - Herritage St. Stage

1:00 pm
Hog Happenin’ BBQ Cook-off Awards Ceremony - Herritage St. Stage

2:00 pm
- British Invaders Band - New stage area for 2025 - Gordon St. Stage
- Carolina Classic Cruisers Awards - Car Show Area

3:00 pm
3rd Annual Bikers for Christ Awards Ceremony - Gordon Street Stage Area

4:00 pm
No Quarter Brass Band – New stage area for 2025 - Gordon Street Stage

5:00 pm
Horsing Around for the Arts at the Community Council for the Arts

7:00 pm
- Vendors Close - Festival Closes
- Shuttles Continue Until 8:30 pm

Date: May 2-3, 2025

Location:

Various Venues in Kinston, NC 28501

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