Southern Barbecue at Its Best

Southern barbecue is more than just a menu item in the Southeast. This flavorful comfort food is a part of Southern history and culture, and each region favors its own unique variation. Throughout the year, barbecue events, competitions and festivals are held in every Southern state. Two of the best of these mouthwatering annual events take place in late October.

• October 24, 2009 in Lynchburg, Tennessee
  The Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue, one of the most prestigious barbecue competitions in the world
  See Tennessee October Events for more information.
  
  
• October 24, 2009 in Lexington, North Carolina
  The Barbecue Festival, an award winning food festival in the Barbecue Capital of the World
  See North Carolina October Events for more information.

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