CONGRATULATIONS on your eligibility to compete in the 2021 Whole Hog Barbecue Championship! We are looking forward to another great competition as part of the Wide Open Bluegrass Festival in downtown Raleigh October 1 & 2.

As of this moment, we are excited to be back, but please recognize that several details have not been finalized because of the ongoing pandemic. The City of Raleigh is continuing to monitor the situation and we will be as transparent as possible through the planning process.

Prize money:

Onsite/culinary  
1st - $2,000 + choice of trophy or championship ring
2nd - $1,000 + trophy
3rd - $500 + trophy

Blind taste
1st - $1,000 + trophy

People’s Choice*
1st - $500 + trophy
2nd - $300
3rd - $100

Sauce
1st - $500 + trophy
2nd - $300
3rd - $100

Crispy skin
1st - $500 + trophy
2nd - $300
3rd - $200



*We will make a decision by Sept. 1 whether or not this competition will be held.


Please don’t hesitate to call our office at 919-781-0361 if you have any questions!