The fifth annual Pinehurst Barbecue Festival is a Celebration of Taste and Tradition, featuring award-winning pitmaster Christopher Prieto along with many of North Carolina’s celebrated pitmasters in one of the most picturesque settings in the state.

Presented by US Foods, Our State Magazine, Lin Hutaff’s Pinehurst Realty Group, Pinehurst, Southern Pines & Aberdeen Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and Pinehurst Resort, the three-day festival – headlined by Prieto – is staged in the Village of Pinehurst, offers a unique culinary experience of various mouthwatering barbecue meats and traditional sides.

The festival runs Friday, August 29th-Sunday, August 31st, 2025. To view the full schedule of events and online ticket purchases, follow the event website link.