Christopher Prieto Pitmaster Invitational

Sunday, August 30, 2025
Early Entry: 11:00am
General Admission: Noon
Event Ends: 5:00pm

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The premier event for the Pinehurst Barbecue Festival will feature seven of North Carolina’s finest barbecue Pitmasters, who will craft select barbecue samples.

Each ticket includes one sample and side from each Pitmaster, as well as the opportunity to enjoy Craft Beer, Carolina Co-Packing sauce and rub vendors from across the state, Got To Be NC Vendors, and entertainment.

2025 Participating Pitmasters

 

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Christopher Prieto

Prime Barbecue - Knightdale
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Adam Hughes

Old Colony Smokehouse - Edenton
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Lewis Donald

Sweet Lew’s BBQ - Charlotte
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Matthew Register

Southern Smoke BBQ - Garland
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Ashley Christensen

AC Restaurant Group - Raleigh
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Ron Simmons

Master Blend Family Farms - Kenansville
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Benjie Ayala

Pinehurst Brewing Co. - Pinehurst
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