The Carolinas are known for barbecue, so it’s only appropriate that we dedicate one day every fall to celebrate it. This barbecue festival in North Carolina has been a tradition since 1984, getting bigger and better with every year. This year, they’re back for the 38th annual Barbecue Festival and you don’t want to miss it. Here’s what you need to know:

The Barbecue Festival takes place on Saturday, October 22, 2022, in Lexington, North Carolina.

Lexington Barbecue Festival/Facebook Mark your calendars! This one-day festival is one you don’t want to miss.

A ten-block stretch of uptown Lexington will be blocked off for the festival.

Lexington Barbecue Festival/Facebook The event is free to enter, and there will be over 400 exhibitors from all over the country selling everything from artwork to sweet confections.

The festival is fun for all ages, and there’s even a special kid zone for the youngest barbecue lovers to enjoy.

Lexington Barbecue Festival/Facebook

In addition to the musical performances, there are several special attractions you’ll want to stick around for.

Lexington Barbecue Festival/Facebook

It’s not every day you get a front-row seat to a BMX show!

Lexington Barbecue Festival/Facebook

The sand sculpture is always impressive.

thebarbecuefestival.com Yes, that’s actual sand sculpted to perfection!

And of course, the barbecue is top-notch.

Lexington Barbecue Festival/Facebook

There are multiple barbecue tents peppered throughout the festival where you can feast like royalty on chopped sandwiches, hot dogs, and pigtail fries.

Lexington Barbecue Festival/Facebook Just another finger-licking good day in paradise!

Be sure to visit the Barbecue Festival website for a full event schedule, and don’t forget to give them a follow on Facebook so you can stay up to date as the festival draws closer. Lexington has some of the best barbecue in North Carolina, and you may want to try a few different restaurants while you’re in town!

Lexington Barbecue Festival/Facebook

Mark your calendars! This one-day festival is one you don’t want to miss.

The event is free to enter, and there will be over 400 exhibitors from all over the country selling everything from artwork to sweet confections.

thebarbecuefestival.com

Yes, that’s actual sand sculpted to perfection!

Just another finger-licking good day in paradise!

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