The Economist article on Blue Ridge Barbecue Festival

Professor Salt · 07-01-2011, 07:22 PM

What do you think of this writer's portrayal of the competition BBQ community in North Carolina?

In particular, she calls the Blue Ridge Barbecue Festival "the leading barbecue event on the East Coast." Really? I don't live on the East Coast any more, but is this really the leading event?

Please discuss.

http://moreintelligentlife.com/conte...tion?page=full

3 Rivers BBQ · 07-01-2011, 10:55 PM

I will say it is the top in the state of NC. I also believe that the Festival of Discovery in Greenwood next weekend is the top in South Carolina and one of the top in the south. Of course I have only competed in NC, SC and GA.

smokinQ2 · 07-01-2011, 11:00 PM

It is a good size event but wouldn't say its the largest. They have great music their so the crowds are good. The competition is top shelf as well. I would say in is tops in North and maybe South Carolina. Obviously, MIM is huge and the contest in Vienna GA is bigger. It is definitely one I would enter except it falls either on my anniversary or wife's bday every year.

Lake Dogs · 07-02-2011, 08:08 AM

It probably depends on her definition of "East Coast", and my guess is that she doesn't consider GA part of it, because after The Royal, Memphis In May, and The Jack, probably 2 of the largest and fairly prestigious competitions would be the Big Pig Jig in Vienna and the National BBQ Festival in Douglas/Waycross. She didnt mention the festival size, but I'd put even the much smaller contest at Deep Roots Festival (25-40 teams) up there with 16,000 paid attendance...

Slamdunkpro · 07-02-2011, 08:20 AM

I suspect Salisbury's 110+ teams would be up there with the largest events on the east coast.

Lake Dogs · 07-02-2011, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slamdunkpro

I suspect Salisbury's 110+ teams would be up there with the largest events on the east coast.

With 30,000+ attendees and that large a contest, one could easily debate that it's the largest.

jcbarrin1 · 07-02-2011, 03:55 PM

THANKS for the Greenwood, SC plug! Blue Ridge is definitely a top event...not the largest on the East Coast. But, any event that can keep it up for 18 years running....says A LOT! Greenwood is slightly smaller....but, probably now the largest in SC.

Harmon Field in Tryon, NC is a PERFECT venue for que! Shade trees and an adjacent creek.

Charlie Barrineau
Greenwood, SC
11th Annual SC Festival of Discovery
July 7, 8, and 9
http://www.festivalofdiscovery.com
Find us on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/festivalofdiscovery

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3 Rivers BBQ

I will say it is the top in the state of NC. I also believe that the Festival of Discovery in Greenwood next weekend is the top in South Carolina and one of the top in the south. Of course I have only competed in NC, SC and GA.

Professor Salt · 07-02-2011, 04:28 PM

Did anyone detect a condescending New York attitude on the part of the writer? As a New Yorker and a BBQ competitor, I don't like the portrayal of our community as a bunch of hicks.

sitnfat · 07-02-2011, 07:45 PM

It comes from a mag called more intelligent life of course she thinks we are hicks

Pigs on Fire · 07-03-2011, 04:07 PM

Heeee!

I take it none of you read the article on The Economist Online and the comments...

Typical comments for city-dwelling moe-rons.

Professor Salt · 07-03-2011, 05:03 PM

What other NC contests are designated as state championships? Is the Blue Ridge contest really the only one?

EDIT: Disregard the question. Did a search on KCBS's site.

http://kcbs.us/events.php?str=nc&fro...&search=Search

07-01-2011, 07:22 PM	#1
Professor Salt is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-23-07 Location: Orange County, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The Economist article on Blue Ridge Barbecue Festival What do you think of this writer's portrayal of the competition BBQ community in North Carolina? In particular, she calls the Blue Ridge Barbecue Festival "the leading barbecue event on the East Coast." Really? I don't live on the East Coast any more, but is this really the leading event? Please discuss. http://moreintelligentlife.com/conte...tion?page=full __________________ 1/4 of the Four Q BBQ Team I write for the LA Weekly, OC Weekly and professorsalt.com I cook on two WSM's, 22 1/2" Weber kettle, a Komodo Kamado plus UDS. Super-fast purple Thermapen

07-01-2011, 10:55 PM	#2
3 Rivers BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-02-09 Location: Lexington, SC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I will say it is the top in the state of NC. I also believe that the Festival of Discovery in Greenwood next weekend is the top in South Carolina and one of the top in the south. Of course I have only competed in NC, SC and GA. __________________ Horizontal Roadside Smoker, Perfect Flame Vertical LP Smoker, Weber Performer

07-01-2011, 11:00 PM	#3
smokinQ2 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-12-10 Location: Charlotte Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It is a good size event but wouldn't say its the largest. They have great music their so the crowds are good. The competition is top shelf as well. I would say in is tops in North and maybe South Carolina. Obviously, MIM is huge and the contest in Vienna GA is bigger. It is definitely one I would enter except it falls either on my anniversary or wife's bday every year. __________________ Homegrown 250 G Reverse Flow Smoker, Whole hog Smoker (for sale now), Modified Bubba Keg, CharGriller w FB, Smoky Joe, and Jenn Air Gasser :shock:, Camp Chef Expedition 3x and a Redi Chek 2 probe. Retired Brinkman smoker

07-02-2011, 08:08 AM	#4
Lake Dogs Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It probably depends on her definition of "East Coast", and my guess is that she doesn't consider GA part of it, because after The Royal, Memphis In May, and The Jack, probably 2 of the largest and fairly prestigious competitions would be the Big Pig Jig in Vienna and the National BBQ Festival in Douglas/Waycross. She didnt mention the festival size, but I'd put even the much smaller contest at Deep Roots Festival (25-40 teams) up there with 16,000 paid attendance... __________________ Hance - Lake Dogs Cooking Team - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from everywhere)

07-02-2011, 08:20 AM	#5
Slamdunkpro is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-27-07 Location: Northern VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I suspect Salisbury's 110+ teams would be up there with the largest events on the east coast. __________________ Aporkalypse Now Competition BBQ team Thanks to our sponsors: Wusthof Trident USA & Creekstone Farms Spicewine Tandem - "The Beast" Brinkman modified upright, Weber Kettle(s); Meadow Creek Pr-24 ----------------- MABA - (Mid Atlantic BBQ Association) President KCBS Certified Judge - #23289

07-02-2011, 04:28 PM	#8
Professor Salt is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-23-07 Location: Orange County, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Did anyone detect a condescending New York attitude on the part of the writer? As a New Yorker and a BBQ competitor, I don't like the portrayal of our community as a bunch of hicks. __________________ 1/4 of the Four Q BBQ Team I write for the LA Weekly, OC Weekly and professorsalt.com I cook on two WSM's, 22 1/2" Weber kettle, a Komodo Kamado plus UDS. Super-fast purple Thermapen

07-02-2011, 07:45 PM	#9
sitnfat is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-06-09 Location: Centerville TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It comes from a mag called more intelligent life of course she thinks we are hicks __________________ Rub Won Out BBQ Team,Brisket 180 club

07-03-2011, 04:07 PM	#10
Pigs on Fire Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-20-10 Location: Marietta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Heeee! I take it none of you read the article on The Economist Online and the comments... Typical comments for city-dwelling moe-rons.

07-03-2011, 05:03 PM	#11
Professor Salt is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-23-07 Location: Orange County, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What other NC contests are designated as state championships? Is the Blue Ridge contest really the only one? EDIT: Disregard the question. Did a search on KCBS's site. http://kcbs.us/events.php?str=nc&fro...&search=Search __________________ 1/4 of the Four Q BBQ Team I write for the LA Weekly, OC Weekly and professorsalt.com I cook on two WSM's, 22 1/2" Weber kettle, a Komodo Kamado plus UDS. Super-fast purple Thermapen

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