Southwestern Wake County's biggest BBQ, Blues and Brews Festival of the year is coming to Downtown Fuquay-Varina!
November 9, 2024
12-4pm
Varina Parking Lot- 801 Durham St
Located in Varina's historic downtown
Join us for an amazing day in Varina’s Downtown. Sample and judge BBQ from the region’s top pitmasters, enjoy live blues music, and sip on locally brewed craft beverages. You'll also have the chance to explore local businesses, meet talented artisans at our vendor’s market, and connect with community groups. This family-friendly event has something for everyone. Join us in the fun for BBQ, Blues & Brews 2024!
Due to the crowds and loud music, this is not an event that pets will enjoy, so please leave them in the comfort of home. Stay tuned for Ticket Sales, Save the Date for now or register your BBQ cook team today to take advantage of early bird pricing. This event is rain or shine.
BBQ Cook Team
Event sponsorship packages available
This festival is held in the historic Varina downtown district and is an event that features things people LOVE about North Carolina...BBQ, Blues Music and Craft Beer!! This fundraising event is a friendly, competitive, delicious BBQ Cook-Off. Guests are encouraged to visit all contest zones to sample delicious BBQ, savor a unique selection of Fuquay-Varina's craft beers and enjoy a variety of blues music.
VENDOR REGISTRATION: Register to become an artisan vender here 2024 BBQ, Blues, & Brews Vendor Application (jotform.com)
We have limited spaces available for food truck vendors. If you are interested, please contact us at Christy@fuquay-varinadowntown.com
EVENT SPONSORSHIP: By sponsoring this event, you contribute to the success of Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association (FVDA) initiatives as well as help us to create a great event for our community, attracting residents and visitors alike. This event is not only a local favorite but also a cornerstone of our efforts to enhance and promote the vibrancy of our historic downtowns. Please scroll down for Sponsorship options.
BBQ COOK TEAM REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION: The BBQ Cook-Off is designed to be easy, laid back, fun and PROFITABLE for contestants as they compete for bragging rights and Prize Money. This contest is NOT a KCBS sanctioned event. Winners are chosen through a “blind judging” by a panel of 3-5 independent judges. *Remember…this is a fundraising, non-sanctioned event. It is meant to be FUN! Friendly competition is good but we hope you’ll just relax and have a good time meeting a lot of NC BBQ lovers!
Application:
Deadline- Oct 21, 2024
***If your team registers by September 2, 2024 you'll enjoy Early Bird Pricing!!!***
Cook Team Spaces:
20 x 20 - $175
20 x 40 - $250
Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no power available to cook sites, but portable generators are allowed.
Tent is required to cover food service table.
Payment is non-refundable and can be made via credit card at time of registration.
Arrival & Set Up:
1. Teams must arrive and check-in on Friday, Nov 8th between 3:00 PM– 6:00 PM; to complete set- up by 8:00 PM. You may start cooking on Friday after you check-in. Check-in location TBD
2. Each team will receive a clam-shell Styrofoam container to submit your BBQ to the judges on the morning of judging.
3. Team Meeting: We will review the rules & instructions for contest with each team the evening of registration.
Please send AT LEAST one team member for a team meeting Friday at 6:15pm. Location for meeting to be sent out at a later date. Teams will be disqualified if you do not have a representative at the Team Meeting.
Team’s Serving Instructions:
FVDA RESPONSIBILITY:
About Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association:
FVDA is a non-profit association responsible for supporting the downtown districts in Fuquay-Varina. Downtown is where folks experience the character of the community and realize it is the heart of our town. Our program is funded through your donations! Thank you for helping bring another fun event to the community!
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