The Chester County BBQ Festival was postponed last weekend due to heavy rain expected in connection with Hurricane Helene. The festival will instead be this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4-5.
“We strive to present a festival that is safe and enjoyable to all and hope you will join us next weekend,” the Henderson | Chester County Chamber of Commerce said in a release. “Our prayers are with the state of Florida in the coming days, and we are thankful currently that we are not faced with the same threat. Our decision to move the festival is small in comparison to what they fear ahead. Please help us share the news and we look forward to seeing you at the 46th Annual Chester County BBQ Festival, Oct. 4 and 5.”
For more information, contact the chamber at info@chestercountychamber.com
The revised schedule is as follows:
46th Annual
Chester County BBQ Festival
Friday, Oct. 4 – Saturday Oct. 5
Festival Hours
Friday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 3
6-8 p.m. – Touch-a-Truck at Henderson Church of Christ parking lot.
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Piglet Splash, Dash and Roll at Henderson Church of Christ parking lot.
Friday, Oct. 4
The Piglet Pen, Courthouse Lawn. All day.
Gameday Tailgate Zone, behind the courthouse. All Day.
Entertainment at the E&T Contracting Stage, Courthouse Lawn. 10:30-7 p.m.
Little Pig Town Ride Area, behind the County Office building, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Opening Ceremony at the E&T Contracting Stage, 12:45 p.m.
Foam-town Frenzy, in front of City Hall on Crook Ave., at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and Glow Party immediately following the Talent Show.
Talent Show, 7 p.m. at the E&T Contracting stage. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 5
“Spoon’s” Antique Tractor Show, on Main St., in front of the Old Main building. Registration is from 7 a.m. until 8:30 a.m., the show is from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. In memory of Mike “Spoon” Spratlin.
Pig Trot 5K/One Mile at No Xcuse Fitness. Registration is at 7:15 a.m., race begins at 8 a.m.
BBQ Buddies Wagon Trade Parade, meet at Sue Shelton White Park at 8:30 a.m. for registration and check in, parade on Main St. at 9 a.m.
The Piglet Pen, Courthouse Lawn.
Gameday Tailgate Zone, all day, behind the courthouse.
Entertainment at the E&T Contracting Stage, Courthouse Lawn. 10:30-7 p.m.
Little Pig Town Ride Area, behind the County Office building, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Oink N’ Doink Dunkin’ Booth at the corner of Main St. and Cason Ave., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Porky’s Pedal Tractor Pull, at the corner of Main St. and Crook Ave., noon until 12:30 p.m.
Charger’s Mutt Strut Pet Parade, at E&T Contracting Stage at 12:30 p.m. Registration begins at 12:15 p.m.
Second Annual Tennessee State Hog Callin’ Championship at E&T Contracting Stage at 1 p.m.
Princess Tea and Hero Hangout, at Sue Shelton White Park 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Swine n’ Shine Car Show in the Front St. parking lot from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Hog Wild Cornhole Tournament, at Main St. and Sue Shelton White Park. Registration begins at 5 p.m. and bags fly at 6 p.m.
Foam-town Frenzy in front of City Hall on Crook Ave., at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and Glow Party at 9 p.m.
Music with Four Docs & a Jock at E&T Contracting Stage from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Street Dancing on Crook Ave., from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
