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The all-inclusive Holy Smokes BBQ Festival has a mouthwatering lineup we can’t wait to sink our teeth into.

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A portion of all ticket proceeds will go toward Hogs for the Cause and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston, two non-profit organizations that support families battling pediatric brain cancer.

Photos by Jonathan Boncek

Holy smokes, CHS. More than 50 of the nation’s most renowned pitmasters and chefs will flex their culinary chops at the fourth annual Holy Smokes BBQ Festival presented by Sysco, happening on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverfront Park. Here’s what’s on the menu:

  • Four distinct barbecue villages (think: Texas, traditional, coastal, and “new school” flavors)
  • An all-you-can-eat feast featuring slow-smoked hog, pork, and beef ribs + Texas-style brisket, Lowcountry seafood staples, and more
  • Live music from The Delta Circus and The Last Waltz Ensemble

Come to celebrate the history + tradition of classic American barbecue while indulging in a feast you won’t want to miss.
Pro tip: Grab VIP tickets for exclusive perks, like access to a special VIP area with additional chefs + dishes.

See what’s cookin’ + snag tix

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