Schedule of Events:

Friday, June 14, 2024 - Kick-Off

-Whole Hog BBQ Cook-off

Schedule:

Friday

• 3:00pm – Contestants begin setup
• 7:00pm – Setup completed
• 8:00pm – Cooks’ meeting
• 9:00pm – Cooking begins

Saturday

• 8:00am – Judging begins
• 12:00pm – Contest winners announced

Barbecue Cook-Off Awards:

1st Place - $900 & Trophy
2nd Place - $700 & Trophy
3rd Place - $500 & Trophy
4th Place - $200 & Trophy

Location: 106 E Wilmington St, Burgaw, NC 28425

-Blueberry Recipe Contest

The North Carolina Blueberry Festival Recipe Contest will be held Friday, June 14, 2024 beginning at 9:00am at the Historic Burgaw Depot located at 115 South Dickerson Street.

Blueberry Recipe Contest Rules

1. The contest will be divided into the following 5 categories:
• Appetizers, Salads, Entrees, Side Dishes
• Breads (biscuits, muffins, loaves, scones, etc.)
• Desserts
• Miscellaneous (jellies, jams, non-alcoholic beverages, sauces, pancakes, etc.)
• Youth: All ages up to 15
*Contest entries made with King Arthur flour are eligible for additional prizes. See #9 below.

2. Each entry must be original and contain at least 1 cup of fresh North Carolina blueberries.

3. Winning recipes from previous years may not be entered.

4. You may enter more than one category and enter as many recipes as you want in each category.

5. Entries will be judged on taste, appeal, originality, creativity, presentation, and ease of preparation.

6. All recipes must be typed and submitted with your entry. The participant’s name, address and telephone number must be included in the upper right-hand corner of the recipe page on 8-1/2 x 11-inch white paper. The correct ingredients, correct sizes and amounts of ingredients and method of preparation must be listed. The recipe becomes the property of the North Carolina Blueberry Festival Association and StarNews Media.

7. Prepared recipe dishes will be received at the Burgaw Depot on Friday, June 14th between 9:00am and 11:00am. Judging will take place from 11:30am until 12:30pm. The exhibit will be closed to the public during judging. Participants may collect their dishes from 1-2pm.

8. Winners of each category will be awarded the following prizes:
1st Place – $200 & Ribbon
2nd Place – $75 & Ribbon
3rd Place – $25 & Ribbon

A “Best of the Best” recipe will be chosen from the 1st place winners in each category and awarded an additional prize of $100 and ribbon.

9. Baked goods made with King Arthur brand flour are eligible for the following prizes, in addition to the recipe contest prizes listed above. In order to qualify for these prizes, participants must bring the UPC seal from their bag of King Arthur flour.
1st – $75 King Arthur Gift Card
2nd – $50 King Arthur Gift Card
3rd – $25 King Arthur Gift Card

10. Winners will be announced at the 21st Annual NC Blueberry Festival on Saturday, June 15th during the Opening Ceremony beginning at 12 Noon.

-Music

Mainstage Lineup

7pm: Chairman of the Board

Saturday, June 15, 2024

-Music

Mainstage Lineup

10am:Massive Grass
12noon: Opening Ceremony
1pm: Main Event
4pm: Gary Lowder & Smokin Hot
7pm: Band of Oz

-Craft Beer

-5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

A community favorite, this race has become a tradition for local runners and walkers. Come out and show your support for the North Carolina Blueberry Festival by participating in the 5K Blueberry Run & 1 Mile Walk. The race starts and ends in Historic Downtown Burgaw and provides runners a rare opportunity to enjoy the picturesque small town

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Location: In Front of Burgaw Presbyterian Church - 200 E Fremont Street, Burgaw, NC 28425

-Tour de Blueberry

This cycling event is a great way to connect with other riders across our city, our region and the world. It's also a great way to give back out our community! This year, Cape Fear Cyclists raised over $20,000! Proceeds are donated to Burgaw Middle School, the North Carolina Blueberry Festival Scholarship Program, the Hampstead Hams, and the Terry Benjey Bicycling Foundation.

Sign up today for the 10, 22, 33 or 66-Mile ride. Helmets are required.

Registration Includes:

*Your choice of Tee or Tank
*Lunch
*Fully Supported Ride
*Special Gift for all Ride Finishers

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Car and Truck Show

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Registration is from 7:30am to 9:00am sharp

Event Address: W Satchwell St Burgaw NC

-Fresh Local Blueberries and Flavors

Find fresh local blueberries and berry-flavored foods at the North Carolina Blueberry Festival! Farm fresh blueberries are provided by local farmers from Southeastern North Carolina counties including Pender, New Hanover, Sampson, Bladen, and Duplin. Bake sales by local churches and a variety of items from food vendors offer blueberry treats as well!

-NC Blueberry Farm Tours

We will be offering tours of the research farm located in Castle Hayne, NC led by researchers from NC State University! They will discuss the work they do to develop new blueberry varieties as well as the work being done to study and improve the health and nutritional value of blueberries, blueberry plant breeding, variety selection, pest management and harvest practices. After your tour, you'll come back to Burgaw, NC to enjoy the rest of the day at the 21st Annual NC Blueberry Festival.

Schedule:

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
First Departure 8:30 AM

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Second Departure 9:30 AM

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Third Departure 10:30 AM

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Final Departure 11:30 AM

Location: Bus will pick up and drop off at the corner of S Walker St and Progress Drive - 607 South Walker Street Burgaw, NC 28425

Date: June 14-15, 2024

Location: North Carolina Blueberry Festival - 106 E Wilmington St, Burgaw, NC 28425

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