

Experience 60+ Beers, 40+ Bourbons, and LOTS of Barbecue! For the first time ever, the East Coast’s favorite BBQ festival is coming to Winston-Salem! This festival is a true Southerner’s dream filled with beer, bourbon, barbecue, boots, bacon, biscuits, bluegrass, and more.
What to Expect:
- Each guest receives a Souvenir Glass to enjoy an all-you-care-to-taste sampling of beer and bourbon
- Enjoy whole hogs during this Shrine of Swine event
- It’s BBQ Galore! Vendors will feature all kinds of great barbecue including pulled pork, ribs, brisket, chickens, sausages, and all the sides you can imagine. Portions are heavy and prices are low!
- The Tasting Theater features seminars from master distillers, brewmasters, and pitmasters across the South.
- The Cochon Carnival is loaded with fun activities and games if you need some time to make room for seconds (or thirds!)
- The Main Stage features live rock and blues musicians to keep the party going
- Shop from vendors selling everything from hot sauces, BBQ sauces and accessories, cigars, and more
Admission
VIP Admission: $75
- Valid from 12-6 PM
- Includes:
- 2 extra hours of sampling (Exclusive to VIP!)
- BBQ dinner plate (Exclusive to VIP!)
- Souvenir tasting glass
- Unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon
- All live entertainment
General Admission: $45
- Valid from 2-6 PM
- Includes:
- Souvenir tasting glass
- Unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon
- All live entertainment
*Designated Driver Tickets will be available onsite only for $25.