Got a winning rib recipe? Prove it at Hub City Hog Fest

SPARTANBURG, SC – It’s time to sign up to compete in the Upstate’s favorite events – the Hub City Hog Fest BBQ competition and music festival.
It also helps a great cause – Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, SC.
Hub City Hog Fest is happening on April 5 – 6 so get those grills ready.
Friday, April 5 – Noon to 5 p.m. is FREE. AFTER 5 p.m. – wristbands must be purchased for $5 each.
Saturday, April 6 – Noon to 9 p.m. – $5 wristbands must be purchased. Kids 10 and under are free.
CHICKEN WING SAMPLES will be available from the competition teams will be available from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday.
BBQ & RIB SAMPLES are ONLY AVAILABLE from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Vendors will be selling BBQ all weekend and you must use Hog Bucks to buy from them and to sample BBQ from the competition teams while their supplies last.
There will also be music. You can check out the lineup of acts here.
DO YOU WANT TO COMPETE? Click here to get more information about applying, rules and fees.
What can you win?
Friday Night Wing Competition
Winner gets $500
Boston Butts and Ribs Competition
Overall 1st Place: $2,000
Overall 2nd Place: $1,500
Overall 3rd Place: $1,000
The overall champions accumulate the best combined scores from both categories.
Individual Category 1st Place: $500
Individual Category 2nd Place: $300
Individual Category 3rd Place: $200
Grey Wicker joined us on Carolina Morning to talk about it.
For more information on the Hub City Hog Fest BBQ competition and music festival click here.