# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mauldin's 16th Annual SOOIE BBQ Cook-Off
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: It's time for Mauldin's 16th Annual BBQ Cook-Off presented by Duke's Mayo! Join us September 11 - 12 as teams compete to see who has the best BBQ in the Southeast. Paired with live music and family fun, this festival is the perfect pig-out!

🐖 Friday | September 11 | 6 - 9 PM | Anything Butt Competition  🐖 

To get the cookers warmed up, we kick off SOOIE with the Anything Butt Competition! All the cookers will serve a dish/item of their choosing to pique your tastebuds. Think cobbler, pizza, candied bacon.* Everything is on the table...everything BUTT pulled pork.

*items listed are examples from previous years, items for this year may vary.

🐖 Saturday | September 12 | 11 AM - 3 PM | BBQ Cook-Off

The main event all takes place on Saturday, a BBQ Cook-Off competition judged by a panel of certified BBQ tasters from the South Carolina Barbeque Association. Come sample BBQ from over 25 cookers!

On both days, food is served while supplies last - get there early while the pickin's good!

THE DETAILS

🎶 This event includes live music each day, a kids zone, food trucks, and more!

🎟️ Taste tickets will be sold for this event and are valid both days. Tickets may be used at cooker stations and food trucks

🍻 Alcohol is cash/card ONLY

💲 Ticket sales will end at 8 pm Friday and 1 pm Saturday. Coming after that time? You can still enjoy delicious food with cash/card at food trucks and alcohol vendors!

For more details, visit https://www.mauldinbbq.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mauldin/mauldins-16th-annual-sooie-bbq-cook-off/200030366345146
- **Event Categories**: music, fourth-of-july-bbq-festivals, food-drinks, kids, contests, live-music, entertainment, festivals, music-festivals, food-truck-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 121

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mauldin
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 101 E Butler Rd, Mauldin, SC, United States, South Carolina 29662
- **lat**: 34.77984
- **long**: -82.30639
- **full address**: 101 E Butler Rd, Mauldin, SC, United States, South Carolina 29662

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mauldin's 16th Annual SOOIE BBQ Cook-Off being held?
  - **A:** Mauldin's 16th Annual SOOIE BBQ Cook-Off takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 101 E Butler Rd, Mauldin, SC, United States, South Carolina 29662.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mauldin's 16th Annual SOOIE BBQ Cook-Off?
  - **A:** Mauldin's 16th Annual SOOIE BBQ Cook-Off is organized by Mauldin Cultural Center.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Mauldin Cultural Center's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Mauldin Cultural Center a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Mauldin Cultural Center has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mauldin's 16th Annual SOOIE BBQ Cook-Off 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 Mauldin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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