Welcome to the 2025 Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down!
The Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down® is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) and their representatives will be present. The contest consists of four KCBS categories (chicken, pork ribs, pork & beef brisket) which are required entry in order to qualify for the Grand Championship. Prizes are also awarded in individual categories. Optional category is the People’s Choice. There is $20,000 in cash prizes with 53 opportunities to win.
Contact
Rocky Mount Parks & Recreation
Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down
P.O. Box 1180
Rocky Mount, NC 27802
252-972-1159
OCTOBER 24-25, 2025
NEW LOCATION!
Eastern Carolina BBQ Throwdown 2025 will be held at the Helen P. Gay Rocky Mount Historic Train Station
100 Coastline Street in downtown Rocky Mount.
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Contest and Vendor Applications:
Directions
From Tarboro on Highway 64 West
- Follow US-64 W to US-301 BUS/N Church St in Rocky Mount. Take exit 469 from US-64 W
- Follow US-301 BUS to Hammond St
- Turn left onto Hammond St. Destination will be on the right
From I-95 at US 64 East
- Exit Interstate 95 onto US 64 East
- Take exit 469 for US-301 BUS S
- Merge onto US-301 BUS and follow to Hammond St.
- Turn left onto Hammond St. Destination is on your right.