Welcome to the 2024 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 11-12, 2024

NEW LOCATION!

Eastern Carolina BBQ Throwdown 2024 will be held at the Rocky Mount Event Center

285 NE Main St. in downtown Rocky Mount.

For the latest updates, also follow Experience Downtown Rocky Mount on Facebook.

EVENT SCHEDULE

 

Friday, October 11th (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM • BBQ Kick-Off Party- Kids Zone, Beer Garden, and Food Vendors
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM • On Stage: Let’s Groove Tonight (Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band)
 
 
Saturday, October 12th (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM • Rocky Mount Public Utilities Exhibit Area, Live Music, Beer Garden, Amusements
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM • People’s Choice Competition
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM • On Stage: Love Tribe
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM • On Stage: R.T. Johnson
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM • On Stage: The Ginger Thompson Band 
 
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM = Awards Ceremony 

 

ON STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

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Dec. 8 • 68th Annual Christmas Parade 3pm

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Directions

From Tarboro on Highway 64 West

  1. When you reach Rocky Mount, Take exit 470 for NC-97/Atlantic Av.
  2. Turn left onto NC-97 W/Atlantic Ave.
  3. Proceed 1.1 miles and turn right onto Ivy St.
  4. Proceed 308 feet and turn left onto Albemarle Ave. Destination will be on the right

From Raleigh or Nashville on Highway 64 East

  1. Follow US 64 to Rocky Mount > Cross over Interstate 95, take Take exit 470 for NC-97/Atlantic Ave.
  2. At bottom of exit ramp, take a left onto NC-97 W/Atlantic Ave for 1 mile
  3. Take a right onto Ivy Street.
  4. Travel 308 feet to Andrews St, turn left onto Albemarle St.
  5. Destination is on your right.