The 27th Annual Lexington BBQ Festival takes place today from 8:30 AM until 6:00 PM in Uptown Lexington, North Carolina.

The Barbecue Festival takes place every year for 1 day out of the year. Each year close to 150,000 visitors attend the large event.

The opening ceremony is scheduled for 9:00 AM and bbq tents will be open starting at 10:00 AM. The festival is set in the historic Uptown Lexington on Main Street and the adjoining side streets between 5th Avenue and 4th Street.

There will be 6 stages with continuous entertainment for the entire family. Performances include those by Shaggie Maggie, Ken McIver Davis, Allison Crowell & The Drones, Nicole Rapisardi, Eva Katherine, Matt Walsh, and plenty more.

The festival is free to attend, and food is relatively cheap. It is only $2.00 for hot dogs, $3.00 for french fries and $4.00 for a barbecue sandwich.

The Lexington Barbecue Festival is listed in “1000 Places to See in the USA & Canada Before Your Die”. It certainly is one festival you must attend if you love barbecue food.