A trio of pig-tastically fun new events await Festival guests in 2009:

Farm-To-Table Gala : Kick-off Gala Dinner on June 11
Hawg Run To Fun: Motorcycle Poker Run from Greenville to Festival
Rubber Duckie River Race: Winning duck takes home $1,000

All events benefit Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce Foundation

The Blue Ridge BBQ Festival: Get ready to pig out in Tryon!

There's no better way to spend a late spring weekend - the 16th annual Blue Ridge BBQ Festival will be held on June 12-13, 2009 at Harmon Field in Tryon, N.C.

Hot Off The Grill

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Meet the 2009 Barbecue Festival entertainers

Download 2009 Forms

Want to be part of the 2009 Blue Ridge BBQ Festival? Download a Blue Ridge BBQ Festival cookers application, non-BBQ food vendor application or apply to be part of our Foothills Craft fair.

Still Going Green

The Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival is on schedule with its three-year plan to reduce waste by 75 percent. Learn more about our Going Green initiative.

Festival Music

Headlined by Ryan Montbleau Band, Lil' Malcolm & The Zydeco House Rockers, Seth Walker and Randall Bramblett Band, another rockin' lineup of music awaits Festival goers in 2009. Check out the complete Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival entertainment schedule for 2009.

Want a preview of the best way to spend $6 on a late spring day? Check out Tasty Licks, our online jukebox, featuring artists slated to appear at the 2009 Festival.

Info For Festival Guests


No dogs, cats, horses or any other type of pet are allowed in the Festival. Coolers are also prohibited.
Parking: There are no separate charges for parking, tram transportation to and from the parking lots, entertainment, sightseeing or many activities. There are separate charges for food, drinks, souvenirs and kids' rides.

Save a $1 Coupon

The Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival already offers a day's worth of food, fun, crafts and music for just $6. Now you can download a coupon for $1 off admission to the Festival's opening day. A great deal gets even better!