Produced by the City of Mauldin, the annual festival is a showcase of the heritage of our community, from its food to its music.

The Mauldin BBQ Cook-off features more than 20 cookers from all over the Southeast, competing to bring the best BBQ to Mauldin. The festival opens Friday night with our Anything **** competition, where Participating Cookers serve anything **** their BBQ to pique your tastebuds. Sliders, grilled chicken, smoked cobbler—the only way to know what’s cooking is to come try it for yourself.

Paired with live music and family fun, this can’t-miss festival is the perfect pig-out.

Schedule of Events:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

6 p.m: Festival Opens (Anything **** Competition)

6 p.m: Kids Zone Opens

6 p.m: Live Music 

8 p.m: Ticket Sales Stop

9 p.m: Festival Closes

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025

11 a.m: Festival Opens (BBQ Cook-Off)

11 a.m: Kids Zone Opens

11 a.m: Live Music 

1 p.m: Ticket Sales Stop

2:15 p.m: Winners Announced

3 p.m: Festival Closes

Date: September 12 - 13, 2025

Hours:
Friday: 6 – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m

Location: Mauldin Cultural Center - 101 E. Butler Rd Mauldin, SC 29662

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