SC Barbecue Events
In the Palmetto State, we take our culinary BBQ traditions seriously. Then we throw a party. Throughout the year, you’ll find great ways to have family fun and enjoy the best barbeque in the South. Check out our year-round calendar of BBQ events and make plans to Savor the Flavor of South Carolina soon.
July 12 – 14 / Greenwood
Discover the history, culture, and people of South Carolina! Enjoy a weekend experiencing folk and traditional arts, crafts, music, and the annual BBQ & Hash Cookoff. The “Blues Cruise” showcases the traditional music style of the Blues with an outstanding line-up of Blues musicians performing at venues in the Uptown FREE!
Aug 31 – Sept 1 / Seneca
Barbeque cookers from across the south battle it out for the best barbeque. Great food -Great Music
Aug 31 – Sept 1 / Myrtle Beach
Smoke on the Beach barbeque competition, Wheels on the Beach car show, outdoor movies, children’s activities, live music on the beach and more
Sept 15 / Fort Mill
“No holds barred” BBQ competition and regional bluegrass bands
Sept 21 – Sept 22 / Lake City
Sept 14 – Sept 15 / Union
Live music, dancing, arts, crafts, the Kids Zone with a HUGE slide, and a “friendly” barbeque competition
Oct 3 – Oct 4 / Laurens
KCBS State of South Carolina barbecue cook-off, arts and crafts, music, petting zoo, barbecue awards, antique tractor show, “hawg-calling” and non-stop entertainment.
Oct 12 – 13 / Abbeville
Piedmont Blues Music, Hash and Slow Smoked Barbeque - the Historic town of celebrates Folklife South Carolina Traditions
Oct 12 -13 / Kershaw
A Master Barbeque Award cook-off, prized, music, vendors and children’s activities
Oct 20 / Kingstree
BBQ cook-off, tennis and golf tournaments, car show, arts & crafts, food vendors, live bands, lancing tournament, children's activities.
Oct 26 – Oct 27 / Lexington
50 professional teams cook-off all four kinds of SC barbeque: tomato-based, mustard-based, light tomato base, and vinegar and pepper in a judged competition - bluegrass, gospel and Southern rock bands, games and contests.
Nov 2 – Nov 3 / Ridgeway
BBQ teams from around the region participate in a delicious barbeque cook-off. Festivities include a street party and classic car show
Dec 16 / Rembert
The state’s ‘quirkiest’ Christmas parade, Road Kill BBQ pork and chicken dinners and Gospel Singing at Swift Creek Church