May 2-3, 2025

Downtown Kinston, NC

The World’s Largest Whole Hog Cook-off!

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featured entertainment for
Friday, May 2nd
to be announced

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COMPETe

 
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FAMILY FUN

Carnival Rides, Live Music, Kid Zone, Disney Character Meet & Greet, Helicopter Tours, Bike Show, Car Show, More than 150 Vendors, Dance Demonstrations, Beer/Wine/Spirits Garden, and More!

 
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Thank “Q” to our Sponsors!

 
 
 
 
 
 

Our Valued Partners

 
 

Alsco
Art105
City of Kinston
County of Lenoir
CSS Neuse II
CSS Neuse Civil War Museum
Downtown Kinston
Kings BBQ Restaurant
Kinston Arts Council
Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce

Kinston-Lenoir County Parks & Recreation
Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue
Kinston Police Department
Kinston Public Services
Lenoir County Cooperative Extension
Lenoir County Emergency Services
Lenoir County EMS
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office
North Lenoir Fire & Rescue
smART Kinston