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Mauldin BBQ Cook-Off

September 20 & 21, 2013.
www.mauldinculturalcenter.org/bbq

Come out and sample 17 unique BBQ flavors from Cookers across the State and Southeast. A fun-filled, family-friendly festival, the Mauldin BBQ Cook-Off also features a dedicated children's area and live music.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20Β 

It all starts Friday, September 20 with a performance just for kids at 6:30pm from "The Learning Station" and continues through with live music by Asheville-based bluegrass group Underhill Rose from 7:30-10pm. Participate in our first-ever "Anything Butt" competition - giving Cookers the opportunity to showcase their non-BBQ skills and serve up something truly unique - plates range from $3-5 depending on what the Cooker creates!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Saturday features our main event - the BBQ Cook-Off. Grab a Tasting Pass for $10 and enjoy UNLIMITED samples (2oz each) from each of our 20 Cookers. Pick up a lunch plate for $5 (chips + drink), or take home a pint of your favorite BBQ for $5. Cast your vote for your favorite Cooker with our People's Choice Award.Β 

Bring the kids and enjoy another children's performance at 10:30am and a dedicated Kids Area with inflatables, face painting and the Fire Department's "Smoke House" all day long -- all for FREE! Enjoy your lunch in our Outdoor Amphitheater while you listen to local bands The Bad Popes (12pm) and InnFusion Jazz (2:30pm).

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