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Holy Smokes BBQ Festival

In the Field

Holy Smokes BBQ Festival

One ticket. Endless barbecue. An unforgettable day.

November 14, 2026

Charleston, South Carolina

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Holy Smokes BBQ food plates

Every November, Holy Smokes brings together more than 50 of the country’s best pitmasters and chefs at the beautiful Riverfront Park in North Charleston. A one-of-a-kind barbecue celebration on November 14th, Holy Smokes is a day built around the smokers with great music, cold drinks and the people who make barbecue culture so special – all while raising money for some incredible causes.

Your ticket includes ALL YOU CAN EAT access to four distinct barbecue villages – Texas, Traditional, New School and Coastal – each serving up a unique taste of regional style and skill.

Holy Smokes BBQ Festival

General Admission includes unlimited food from all four villages and live entertainment, with drinks available for purchase. 

Want the full experience? VIP tickets include complimentary beverages and access to exclusive bites and premium perks inside the VIP Area.

Year six is bringing more smoke, more flavor and more amazing moments – all in support of Hogs for the Cause, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston and families affected by pediatric brain cancer.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Sponsors:
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TRADITIONAL VILLAGE

Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, Decatur, AL
Chris, Jacob & Andrew Lilly

 

Bobby’s BBQ, Fountain Inn, SC
Tay Nelson

 

Fork Grove Barbecue, Anderson, SC​
Dylan Cooke

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Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, Nashville, TN
Pat Martin

 

Peg Leg Porker, Nashville, TN
Carey Bringle

 

PITMASTER RODNEY, Charleston, SC
Rodney Scott

 

Sam Jones BBQ, Winterville, NC & Raleigh, NC
Sam Jones & Michael Letchworth

 

Swig & Swine, Charleston, SC​​
Anthony DiBernardo

TEXAS VILLAGE

​Evie Mae’s Pit Barbecue, Wolfforth, TX & Miramar Beach, FL
Arnis & Mallory Robbins

 

Feges BBQ, Houston, TX
Patrick Feges & Erin Smith

 

Green Street Smoked Meats, Chicago, IL​
Dave Bonner

 

Hoodoo Brown Barbeque, Ridgefield, CT​​
Cody Sperry


Moo’s Craft Barbecue, Los Angeles, CA
Andrew & Michelle Muñoz

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TRUTH BBQ, Houston, TX
Leonard Botello IV

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Wright’s Barbecue, Fayetteville, AR​​
JORDAN WRIGHT

NEW SCHOOL VILLAGE

Fox Bros Bar-B-Q, Atlanta, GA
Jonathan & Justin Fox

 

Holy City Hogs & cracklins and caviar, Charleston, SC
Tank Jackson

 

Home Team BBQ, Charleston, SC
Aaron Siegel, Taylor Garrigan &  JONATHAN BANTA

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Mama Jean’s Barbecue, Roanoke, VA
Madison Ruckel

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Pig Beach BBQ, Queens, NY​
Matt Abdoo & Shane McBride

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THREE Forks BBQ AND CATERING, Charleston, SC
Capt. Jamie Hough

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TUFFY STONE BBQ PROVISIONS, Richmond, VA
TUFFY STONE

COASTAL VILLAGE

Blue Hound Barbecue, Dillard, GA

Kyle Bryner

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Blue Oak BBQ, New Orleans, LA​
Ronnie Evans & Philip Moseley

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DAS BBQ, Atlanta, GA​
Stephen Franklin

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Southern Smoke BBQ, Garland, NCMatt Register

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