NC Barbecue Festival 2023 🍖 87 Whole Hogs, Food, Music & Fun in Kinston NC

NC Barbecue Festival 2023 🍖 87 Whole Hogs, Food, Music & Fun in Kinston NC 🔥 Welcome to the BIGGEST Barbecue Festival in Eastern North Carolina! Join Audrey from My Tar Heel Adventures as we explore the legendary BBQ Festival in Kinston, NC featuring: 🍖 87 Whole Hogs cooking overnight 🎶 Live music & entertainment 🚗 Classic car show 🎡 Carnival rides & family fun 🐷 Pig races & contests 🍗 Authentic Eastern NC barbecue 🎤 Interviews with local leaders, pitmasters & festival organizers This annual North Carolina tradition brings together thousands of visitors for incredible food, Southern culture, and unforgettable community spirit. From award-winning pitmasters to exciting festival attractions, this is one of the most unique BBQ experiences in the South! In this episode you'll see: ✔️ Whole Hog Cookoff Competition ✔️ The history behind the famous BBQ festival ✔️ Live entertainment & festival atmosphere ✔️ Carolina classic cars ✔️ Local businesses & tourism highlights ✔️ Family-friendly attractions and events ✔️ Behind-the-scenes festival coverage Whether you’re a BBQ lover, foodie, traveler, or festival fan, this episode gives you an inside look at one of North Carolina’s biggest and most exciting annual events. 📍 Location: Kinston, North Carolina 🎥 Series: My Tar Heel Adventures Special thanks to Gator Metal Roofing for sponsoring this episode. 👇 Tell us in the comments: What’s YOUR favorite style of barbecue — Eastern NC, Western NC, Texas, or Kansas City BBQ? ⭐ Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more North Carolina adventures, festivals, restaurants, and hidden gems! #NorthCarolina #BBQFestival #KinstonNC Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:35 Welcome to the BBQ Festival 01:00 Whole Hog Cookoff Begins 02:10 BBQ Tradition & History 02:39 Festival Crowd & Attendance 03:00 Mayor Don Hardy Interview 04:45 Festival Vendors & Live Music 05:40 Easton Corbin Concert Preview 06:10 Economic Impact of the Festival 09:10 Festival Concert & Crowd Highlights 12:00 BBQ Festival History Explained 13:20 Wicked Pig Wins First Place 15:20 Carolina Classic Car Show 16:50 BBQ Sauce Sampling 18:00 Festival Attractions & Community 20:30 Festival Growth Over the Years 22:50 Kinston Local Interview 24:00 Pig Races & Festival Fun 25:55 Sponsor Segment – Gator Metal Roofing 28:14 Ending 📞 Contact My Tar Heel Adventures 📍 Location: United States 🌐 Website:https://www.mytarheeladventures.com/ 📧 Email:[email protected] ▶️ YouTube:   / @mytarheeladventures   🔗 Follow & Connect 👉 Facebook:   / mytarheeladventures   👉 Instagram:   / mytarheeladventures   👉 Twitter (X):   / mytarheeladv   👉 TikTok:   / tarheeladventures   #NorthCarolina#BBQFestival#KinstonNC#WholeHogBBQ #EasternNCBBQ#Barbecue#FoodFestival#NCTravel #FestivalVlog#BBQLovers 🔥 Subscribe now for more amazing North Carolina adventures, hidden gems, food festivals, and local travel experiences every week!