SOOIE Mauldin Barbecue Cook-Off
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Senior Action 3715 East North Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29615
The festival kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. with participating barbecue teams serving up some of their best non-barbecue dishes in the popular “Anything Butt” competition. The Blue Dogs, a staple in South Carolina since the '90s, will provide live music. Friday's events end at 9 p.m. or until all food is sold out.
The festival begins again at 11 a.m. Saturday for public tastings of some of the best barbecue in the state. Grab a $10 tasting pass and enjoy samples from each team, or pick up a plate for everyone in your group and enjoy live music from The Piedmont Boys in the amphitheater. Kids can enjoy free face-painting, inflatable rides and various games. The festival wraps up Saturday by 3 p.m. with the presentation of awards to the winning barbecue teams.
New to the festival is craft beer and wine, provided by City Scape Winery. Craft beer and local wine will be available both days. Admission to the event is free.