The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce presents...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up as a sponsor?
It couldn't be easier. Just visit out Sponsors page to get all the info you need.
How do I sign up my cook team?
Just visit our Cooks page, and download the Cook Team Brochure. It has a form you can fill out and mail in to us.
Just exactly where is Pearson Park in Kinston?
It's right where Neuseway Park used to be - at the corner of Mitchell St. and Gordon St., along the beautiful Neuse River. We have a Google Map to help you find it.
What is there to do during the BBQ Festival on the Neuse?
Too much to explain here–that's for sure. That's why we made a whole web page devoted to all the fun activities you can enjoy during the festival. It's the Schedule page. And if you want to have even more fun, then volunteer. All the details are on the Volunteers page.
Can I volunteer to be part of the BBQ Festival on the Neuse Team? How can I find out what's available that might fit my skills?
Just visit the Volunteers page. We have a nifty table of cool projects and activities requiring all kinds of skills throughout the Festival. Find something that looks fun, and contact us at 252-527-1131.
I'd like to sell my wonderful [your cool product here] as a Vendor at the Festival.
All the info you need to become an offical vendor is available on the Vendor page.
This has been helpful, but I still have a question. Who should I call?
Call us! We have lots of answers to questions we haven't posted here yet. Who knows? Your question might even make it onto this FAQ page. So, for questions call 252-527-1131. One of our BBQ Festival on the Neuse experts will help you, whatever the question.
Promotional Sponsors...

Chamber President’s Club Festival Members:
Gold Sponsors ![]()
Harvey Fertilizer and Gas
Lenoir Memorial Hospital
Lenoir Committee of 100
Silver Sponsors ![]()
Minges Bottling Group
Perry Management
Spring Arbor of Kinston
BB&T
CenturyLink
Progress Energy Carolinas
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.
Spirit Aerosystems
Kinston Public Services

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