BBQ Festival '09 May 1, 2009

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Watch the Whole Pig cooking contest. Bask in the smells of traditional Hickory smoking. Taste and Judge the entries yourself.
Then cast your vote to determine the "PEOPLE'S CHOICE" awards!
Local Folks take three things seriously: Religion, Politics and... BBQ! Just ask them. For over 100 years there has been an ongoing dispute as to who makes the best authentic Carolina "Lexington Style" BBQ.
It all started here, on this site by Mr. John Blackwelder. In the book "North Carolina Barbeque" by Bob Garner this style is legendary.
"...it's no great surprise to find there's been a running disagreement between Lexington and Salisbury, in Rowan County, as to which community was the first to introduce barbeque in a big way. According to local records, John Blackwelder added a barbeque pit to his taxi stand in 1918, one year before Sid Weaver put up his barbeque tent near the Lexington courthouse. The popularity of Blackwelder's BBQ....is said to have quickly spread far and wide due to word-of-mouth from railway workers who became customers as they traveled up and down the line."....p27
Authentic Carolina BBQ. Taste it right where it started.
Most contestants will start cooking around 5:00am to get it just right by noon. Lunch sampling, tasting and judging till 2:00.
Start your GetAway Weekend with a relaxingBBQ & Banjo Welcome Dinner!
Email inquiries: [email protected]

Organized by Salisbury Cultural Arts Festival
TheDepot Street Art Festivalis a function of the Salisbury Rowan Cultural Arts Foundation [501(c)3 pending]. The Volunteers appreciate your interest and hope you enjoy this Event!
Salisbury Cultural Arts Festival - May 1-3 - GetAway Weekend- Juried Art Show,Literary Festival, Symphony Concert, BBQ Fest,Museum Tours, Big Band Picnic Concert, morewww.SCAFestival.com

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Ticket Info:  

• Early Bird - People's Choice Platter, $9.49
• ENTER & PARTICIPATE Information, Free

Official Website: http://bbqfest09-upcoming.eventbrite.com