Local Barbecue Summer 2026 kicks off at Archibald’s BBQ and Cranford Brothers Barbecue. Hot off the press: Pinehurst Barbecue Festival’s 2026 lineup + South Carolina Festival of Discovery

Chigger reflects on his barbecue chicken beginnings with his father and their last meal together from The Crazy Pig.

Charlotte-based food journalist Kathleen Purvis shares her backstory in barbecue and food journalism, reveals opinions about the Charlotte food scene, and introduces The Food Section bureau dedicated to the Queen City.

Redwood Smoke Shack introduces his Hampden Roads, VA, barbecue business, reveals his ideal BBQ order & shares smoking stats for the Redwood pit room.

Find out how Bar-B-Q King pitmaster Jordan Smith keeps traditions alive at the second-generation barbecue business, while evolving with the times.

Swig & Swine’s Anthony DiBernardo shares the story of his SC restaurant and Charleston’s Holy Smokes Festival. Hear him call his next shot for a next venture.

The Low & Slow Barbecue Show’s Carolina BBQ Festival recap offers a review of the event and all the best bites.

Garren Kirkman takes the Low & Slow Barbecue Show back to Peachland with a talk about what’s happening at Jon G’s Barbecue.

Live fire legend Jack Arnold is bringing his unique high-energy barbecue experience to the Carolina BBQ Festival and he joins The Low & Slow Barbecue Show to talk about his new Burnt End brand and barbecue backstory.

Find out what Union Barbecue pitmaster Holden Sasser is cooking up next for Charlotte and learn what to expect when he pulls up.