Saturday - May 3, 2025

BBQ Fest on the Neuse open to the public from 9am-7pm

7:30am
Carolina Classic Cruisers Car Show Registration Until 11 am

8:45am
SHUTTLES BEGIN TRANSPORTING FROM HISTORIC GRAINGER STADIUM TO FESTIVAL

9:00am
- Vendors Open (150+)
- CSS Neuse Museum Free Day 100 N. Queen Street
- Farmers Market

10:00 am
- Kid’s Fest – Flimsy’s Fun Zone – Pearson Park - Kinston-Lenoir County Parks & Recreation
- R&D Amusements – Carnival open until 7 pm
- Wine, Beer, & Spirits Garden – Farmers Market Area
- Dance Entertainment – MOOVES – Herritage St. Stage
- Bikers for Christ 3rd Annual Bike Show – North Street

11:00 am
- BBQ Sandwiches for Sale until Sold Out
- Dance Entertainment - Herritage St. Stage

12:00 pm
The Mayor’s Golden Key Award Ceremony – Herritage St. Stage

1:00 pm
Hog Happenin’ BBQ Cook-off Awards Ceremony – Herritage St. Stage

2:00 pm
- British Invaders Band – New stage area for 2025 - Gordon St. Stage
- Carolina Classic Cruisers Awards – Car Show Area

3:00 pm
3rd Annual Bikers for Christ Awards Ceremony - Gordon Street Stage Area

4:00 pm
No Quarter Brass Band – New stage area for 2025 - Gordon Street Stage

5:00 pm
Horsing Around for the Arts at the Community Council for the Arts

7:00 pm
- Vendors Close – FESTIVAL CLOSES
- SHUTTLES CONTINUE UNTIL 8:30 pm