Lexington, North Carolina is the Barbecue Capital of the world. The barbecue is legendary. We invite everyone to come to Uptown Lexington where we provide more than 100,000 people with the finest exhibits, the most exciting entertainment, and of course, the Best Barbecue in the world!

The Festival is held in Uptown Lexington. An eight block stretch of Main Street is closed to traffic, with banners at either end announcing the Festival with a logo featuring four dancing pigs. Over four hundred exhibitors sell everything from handmade crafts to homemade fudge. Also a Juried competition includes artists and craftsmen from across the country. This competition, sponsored by Carolane Propane Gas, Inc., is held throughout two blocks of Main Street in front of the Davidson county Museum of Art. Five stages of entertainment showcase local and national artists. The festival is for people of all ages and includes a special section of rides and games for children, Piglet Land. Barbecue is served at three locations through the festival area. These are amazing places where no fewer than 35 people work beneath each red and white tent chopping barbecue, fixing slaw, and serving french fries. Here from Mission Central, the heart of the Festival, comes the special Festival barbecue, which is a result of the combined effort of seven masters of the trade.

The Barbecue Festival is especially proud that many civic and non-profit organizations are able to raise funds by providing parking or selling concessions, raffle tickets, etc., during the Festival. This is also an excellent opportunity for the organizations to present information and educate the public. A special section of information booths is located beside Davidson County's historic courthouse.