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