Friday - May 3, 2024

BBQ Fest on the Neuse open to the public from 5pm-10pm

8:00am - 3:00pm
Vendor Arrival & Setup

12:00pm
Arrival and Setup of Wil King Hog Happenin’ Cook Teams (Corner of Caswell and Herritage Streets)
Contact: Tammy Kelly, Chair - 919-495-1116

4:30pm
Opening Ceremony G.I. Joe’s/SALUTE (Herritage Street Stage)

5:00pm
BBQ Fest on the Neuse opens to the public
- Carnival by R & D Amusements (Pearson Park)
- Vendors Open (150+)
- Cruise-In for vehicles 1999 and older
- Coastal Plains Bikers for Christ 2nd Annual Bike Show
- Kids Fest - Flimsy’s Fun Zone - Kinston-Lenoir County Parks & Recreation
- Wine, Beer & Spirits Garden Opens

5:00pm - 10:00pm
Helicopter Rides by Total Flight Solutions

6:00pm
Welcome & Announcement of Cook Teams & Sponsors

7:00pm
Country Artist Jake Sutton (Herritage Street Stage)

8:30pm              
Nashville Recording Artist Joe Nichols (Herritage Street Stage)

Herritage Street Stage Area

4:30pm
Opening Ceremony G.I. Joe’s/SALUTE (Herritage Street Stage)

5:00pm - 10:00pm
- WRNS Stage Entertainment - Herritage Street Stage
- Vendor Market (More than 150 vendors)
- Beer, Wine & Spirits Gardens
- Beer, drinks and water - Inside Chop Tent
- Classic Car Cruise-In (1999 and older) - Herritage and Gordon Streets
- Special Shopping, Dining & Attraction Events

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Welcome & Wil King Hog Happenin’ Cook-Off Team/Sponsor Introductions

7:00pm
WRNS Stage Entertainment
Country Artist Jake Sutton

8:30pm Entertainment
Nashville Recording Artist Joe Nichols

Pearson Park Stage Area

5:00pm - 10:00pm
- The Fun Zone Dance Party with Flimsy the Clown
- Vendor Market (More than 150 vendors)
- Special Shopping, Dining & Attraction Events

ART & ENTERTAINMENT AREA

5:00pm - 10:00pm
- Arts Market
- Vendor Market (More than 150 vendors)
- Special Shopping, Dining & Attraction Events
- DJs
- Kinston Shags