Where to Celebrate National Barbecue Month in Cabarrus County

Take part in this tasty holiday by pairing the area’s best barbecue with exciting experiences that are sure to ignite your appetite. Whether your agenda includes a casual outing with friends, a dressed-up date night or a fun day with the kiddos, these local barbecue joints provide the perfect places to eat.

Fuel Up for a High-Energy Day in 康科德

Whether it’s power shopping at 康科德米尔斯 或者是马力 夏洛特赛车场, be sure to take a barbecue break during your adventure-filled day. With spots throughout the South, 吉姆尼克烤肉店 is a popular regional barbecue restaurant. Stop in the 康科德 location for a pulled pork sandwich Carolina-style, 浸在醋汁里, topped with a dollop of coleslaw and served with their famous cheese biscuits. Opt for indulgent sides such as mac and cheese and beans or choose the slaw or greens to feel lighter on your feet after lunch. Just up I-85 from 康科德米尔斯, R&R Bar-B-Que mixes up the traditional pork plate with chicken and ribs and fried corn on the cob. And you don’t want to miss their homemade banana pudding for dessert!

There are even more must-visit stops for ‘cue in 康科德. 强尼罗杰烤肉店 & 汉堡 has two locations where barbecue connoisseurs can enjoy a meal perfected with seasonings and sauces made from family recipes. 顺道拜访他们 location on Pitts School Road 或者找到他们 inside the Gibson Mill Market food hall alongside other local eats. 烟坑 serves up their famous smoked meats accompanied by an array of mouthwatering sides. Sample a variety with a plate or combo, or try your barbecue piled high on top of a Super Spud or Southern Salad.

Enjoy BBQ and a Brew in 哈里斯堡

For a barbecue joint with a beer list as flavorful as their food menu, visit Pharr Mill Brewing & 烧烤在 哈里斯堡 or 康科德. This restaurant and brewery combo has perfected their craft with hazy IPAs, 果味变酸, 多汁的爱丽斯, creamy stouts and golden lagers. Pairing their brews with Southern barbecue staples just made sense. Try the street tacos made with brisket and pork belly burnt ends and topped with made-from-scratch pickled onions, or the loaded nachos and loaded mac and cheese.

Q’s and ‘Cue in 北卡罗来纳州

At Atrium Health Ballpark, the 卡纳波利斯炮弹队 are celebrating barbecue in a big way by becoming the 北卡罗来纳州 Q’s! The team will undergo the identity change for their 主场比赛 on May 5-7 paying homage to North Carolina barbecue and as a tribute to the city’s renowned “吉吉和小猪“节日. 发生在 市中心 5月4日至7日, this Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned event also features family-friendly entertainment, 音乐会, and plenty of delicious food to enjoy.

Can’t make it to 北卡罗来纳州 then? Ballers也有 主场比赛 5月16日至21日、29日和31日. Grab lunch or dinner from any of the mouthwatering barbecue restaurants across Cabarrus, then head over to root for the home team! Baseball fans will also find plenty of delicious ballpark fare onsite from Boomer’s Bistro.

Barbecue and Bourbon in Mt. 愉快的

在 Mt. 愉快的熏制房 for wings, brisket, chicken and more cooked low and slow. While in town, take a tour of 南方优雅, a prison-turned-distillery that crafts award-winning spirits. 礼品店内部, you’ll find the perfect barbecuing companions to take home as souvenirs including Angel’s Share sauces. You can also sample the local spirit while visiting 市中心 at 73 & Main. 试试小排骨, slow roasted and smothered in 南方优雅 酿酒厂 BBQ sauce, with classic fries or a signature side like sweet potato tots served with praline butter. 为了完美的匹配, pair your meal with something from the bourbon bar or a small-batch brew from the restaurant’s in-house craft beer creators, 老井啤酒厂.

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During National Barbecue Month and beyond, find even more places to savor 鸡肉的烧烤 throughout Cabarrus County.