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2026 Pinehurst Barbecue Festival

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  • Pitmaster Invitational - Sunday, September 6 - Village of Pinehurst - 11:00am (Early Entry)/Noon-4:00pm

    When you purchase a General Admission Ticket ticket, you’ll be able to purchase up to 2 Kids Sampling Ticket - 12 & Under tickets from the Pitmaster Invitational - Sunday, September 6 - Village of Pinehurst - 11:00am (Early Entry)/Noon-4:00pm ticket group.
    When you purchase an Early Entry Ticket - 11:00am ticket, you’ll be able to purchase up to 2 Kids Sampling Ticket - 12 & Under tickets from the Pitmaster Invitational - Sunday, September 6 - Village of Pinehurst - 11:00am (Early Entry)/Noon-4:00pm ticket group.
    When you purchase a Military/First Responder Ticket ticket, you’ll be able to purchase up to 2 Kids Sampling Ticket - 12 & Under tickets from the Pitmaster Invitational - Sunday, September 6 - Village of Pinehurst - 11:00am (Early Entry)/Noon-4:00pm ticket group.
    When you purchase a "Pig Out" Sampling Ticket ticket, you’ll be able to purchase up to 2 Kids Sampling Ticket - 12 & Under tickets from the Pitmaster Invitational - Sunday, September 6 - Village of Pinehurst - 11:00am (Early Entry)/Noon-4:00pm ticket group.

    General Admission Ticket

    $54  incl. $4 Fee
    Limited Quantity:

    The premier event for the Pinehurst Barbecue Festival will feature seven of North Carolina’s finest barbecue Pitmasters, who will craft select barbecue samples.

    Each ticket includes one sample and side from each Pitmaster, as well as the opportunity to enjoy Craft Beer, sauce and rub vendors from across the state, Got To Be NC Vendors, and entertainment.

    General Admission Ticketholders Can Enter Beginning at 12:00 Noon. 

    Early Entry Ticket - 11:00am

    $64.60  incl. $4.60 Fee
    Limited Quantity:

    The premier event for the Pinehurst Barbecue Festival will feature seven of North Carolina’s finest barbecue Pitmasters, who will craft select barbecue samples.

    Each ticket includes one sample and side from each Pitmaster, as well as the opportunity to enjoy Craft Beer, sauce and rub vendors from across the state, Got To Be NC Vendors, and entertainment.

    Early Entry Ticketholders can begin sampling at 11:00am. 

    Military/First Responder Ticket

    $43.40  incl. $3.40 Fee
    Limited Quantity:

    The premier event for the Pinehurst Barbecue Festival will feature seven of North Carolina’s finest barbecue Pitmasters, who will craft select barbecue samples.

    Each ticket includes one sample and side from each Pitmaster, as well as the opportunity to enjoy Craft Beer, sauce and rub vendors from across the state, Got To Be NC Vendors, and entertainment.

    Military/First Responder Ticket Can Begin Sampling at 12:00 Noon. Military/First Responder ID Required. 

    Kids Sampling Ticket - 12 & Under

    $0
    Limited Quantity:

    The premier event for the Pinehurst Barbecue Festival will feature seven of North Carolina’s finest barbecue Pitmasters, who will craft select barbecue samples.

    Each ticket includes one sample and side from each Pitmaster, as well as the opportunity to enjoy sauce and rub vendors from across the state, Got To Be NC Vendors, and entertainment.

    Kids Tickets Include 3 Samples, and a Maximum of 2 Kids Tickets Per One Adult Admission. 

    "Pig Out" Sampling Ticket

    $105.94  incl. $6.94 Fee
    Limited Quantity:

    The premier event for the Pinehurst Barbecue Festival will feature seven of North Carolina’s finest barbecue Pitmasters, who will craft select barbecue samples.

    Each ticket includes one sample and side from each Pitmaster, as well as the opportunity to enjoy Craft Beer, sauce and rub vendors from across the state, Got To Be NC Vendors, and entertainment.

    Pig Out Sampling Tickets provide Entry at 11:00am, and two (2) visits to each Pitmaster. (Double Punch!)

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