Holy Smokes BBQ Fest brings the best of BBQ to Charleston

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Holy Smokes Lowcountry Barbeque Fest 2024 will bring more than 50 of the country’s best barbeque chefs and pitmasters to Charleston to celebrate American barbeque culture this fall.

The fourth annual festival will take place on Saturday, November 9 at Riverfront Park in North Charleston.

You can purchase your presale tickets beginning July 10 at 10 a.m.

General admission tickets will be sold for $75 during presale and $95 after presale. They will include all-you-can-eat access to all four food villages, musical entertainment, with beverages available for purchase.

VIP tickets cost $250, giving you access to an all-inclusive VIP area featuring complimentary drinks and additional exclusive food and drinks.

This year’s event will feature many legends in the barbeque world, like Rodney Scott, Chris Lilly, Pat Martin and Jonathan & Justin Fox, who are returning to the festival, as well as some new faces, including Jordan Wright (Wright’s Barbecue), Matt Abdoo & Shane McBride (Pig Beach BBQ) and Dano Heinze (Vern’s).

You can view their full lineup on their website.

All proceeds go to Hogs for the Cause and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston.

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