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The Barbecue Festival

One of America's most prestigious
barbecue competitions!

$20,000 Total Purse!

Festival Music

Chuck WicksCountry music returned to the Blue Ridge Barbecue & Music Festival in grand style. Headlining the 2011 Festival was Nashville recording artist Chuck Wicks.

Crafters

Foothills Craft FairThe Foothills Craft Fair is a juried fine arts and crafts show that enjoys a great reputation for the range and quality of items for sale. With nothing manufactured or imported, this show is proud to offer Festival attendees a best-of-the-best shopping experience.

North Carolina craft fairs

DATES SET FOR 2012 FESTIVAL!

BBQ Festival Chairman Chuck Britton has announced that the 2012 edition of the Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival will happen June 8-9. More details

Wicked Que wins Blue Ridge BBQ title!

Jeff Campbell and Wicked Que of Watkinsville, Ga. took home top honors at the 18th annual Blue Ridge BBQ Festival. Governor's BBQ of Nashville, Tenn. placed second, followed by former champion Cool Smoke of Richmond, Va. in third.
• Wicked Que wins BBQ Festival Grand Championship
• 2011 Blue Ridge BBQ Festival results

Festival Scenes

Scenes from the 2011 Blue Ridge BBQ Festival


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Sponsors

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