BBQ Capital Cook-off
Come Sizzle Your Senses at the
2nd Annual BBQ Capital Cook-off
April 27-28, 2012
In a city renowned for its heritage of slow cooking pork shoulders over hickory wood that is known world wide as Lexington-style barbecue, it seems logical that a barbecue cook-off would take place on our streets!
Experience the excitement of international teams competing in Lexington’s acclaimed BBQ Capital Cook-off. The competition – with a prize purse of $15,900 – is fierce and fun for everyone. Our 2011 event brought 54 competitive teams and over 75 judges from across the United States.
Come Friday night at 6 pm to watch things get started, and stay over through Saturday to enjoy the final awards and all the entertainment.
While the teams serve up their best ribs, chicken, brisket and pork at this KCBS sanctioned event, you can sample all sorts of other treats from local and regional barbecue eateries.
Don’t forget you’ll be in the heart of Lexington, North Carolina and can visit our 19 barbecue restaurants, where the renowned heritage of slow-cooking pork shoulders over hickory is still alive and well.
Then, of course, there are the unique shops within walking distance that bring the best of the past into the present - you’ll love the charm of their individuality.
And just minutes away by car are the national treasures of Childress Vineyards, The Bob Timberlake Gallery and the RCR Racing Museum.
Join us for this fun farmily friendly free event!
What's happening in addition to competition barbecue cooking???
Great Eats! Sample North Carolina's mouthwatering barbecue from vendors who are also competing!
Sample wine & beer at the Southern Gateway Wine Festival featuring Davidson County's wineries. Read more about the Wine Festival!
Music ...Bring a chair and listen to the sounds of Scott Gibson and The Side Affects on Friday from 6-7 pm and The Broadcast from 7-9 pm. On Saturday from 10 am - Noon Sanctum Sully will be performing followed by Big Daddy Love from Noon - 2 pm. The music wraps up at 3 pm with Hunter Hayes sponsored by Q104.1.
A Cornhole Throw Down...come test your skills and compete! Here's all the details!
Watch a cooking demonstration of how Lexington style BBQ started on the streets of uptown Lexington
The television show Pitmasters will be on site filming their season finale!
Kids activities including inflatables, snow cones, art activities, and much more!
Join us in uptown Lexington on Friday and Saturday, April 27-28, 2012
for the 2nd Annual BBQ Capital Cook-off!
Information about the 2012 event!
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Press Release: Cook-off Actitivites for 2012
Come Compete .... Team Application
2012 General Information for Teams
List of competing teams
Congratulations to our 2012 Winning Teams
Come Judge...Judge's Application
List of Judges
Vendor Application
Places to visit, places to stay, and places to eat...including BBQ restaurants!
Be part of the event...come Volunteer
Join us as a Sponsor
Information about the 2011 event
2011 General Information for Teams
Press Release Announcing KCBS Sanctioning – October 20, 2010
Press Release Announcing Bank of the Carolina's Lead Sponsorship
Press Release Announcing New Sponsors!
Press Release: The Stories of Three Teams
2011 Event Schedule and Map of Activities
Congratulations to our winning teams!
Photos of the 2011 Contest