# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lexington Barbecue Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us on October 24th in historic Uptown Lexington, NC, to celebrate the 42nd annual Lexington Barbecue Festival presented by Truist & EGGER!

The famous street festival takes place every year to celebrate Lexington, NC's world-renowned barbecue heritage. 

We'll be serving up lots of family fun, including multiple entertainment stages, unique attractions, art/craft exhibitors, fun food, and more! 

Lexington-style barbecue is the star of the show, and we only serve and celebrate Lexington-style at the festival. There is no affiliated cook-off with this event. 

The best part? Admission to the festival is FREE...thanks to all of our incredible sponsors!

Special thanks to the official festival barbecue restaurants: Barbecue Center, Speedy's Barbecue, Stamey's Barbecue of Tyro!

For more information, please visit our website: www.thebarbecuefestival.com

#worldsbestq #lexingtonstyle #visitlexington #lexingtonnc #letsfest #BBQFest42
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/lexington-barbecue-festival/200030543811941
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1146

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lexington
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Uptown Lexington Historic District
- **lat**: 35.8233
- **long**: -80.2542
- **full address**: Uptown Lexington Historic District, Lexington, North Carolina, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Lexington Barbecue Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/324f590097b1ec78d4faeb1b1be0fd1a0520ef433967c3dc3a857df3e04dd59c-rimg-w1200-h628-dc082868-gmir?v=1787202866

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lexington Barbecue Festival being held?
  - **A:** Lexington Barbecue Festival takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Uptown Lexington Historic District, Lexington, North Carolina, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lexington Barbecue Festival?
  - **A:** Lexington Barbecue Festival is organized by Lexington Barbecue Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Lexington Barbecue Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lexington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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