Event: Hogs & Hens (2025)

📍 What & Where

• The festival is held in downtown Abbeville, SC, centered around Court Square (100 Court Square). (Southern BBQ Network)
• It’s an annual barbecue + music + community event, usually on the third weekend of October. (abbevillecitysc.com)
• It features a competitive BBQ cook-off, with categories like pork, chicken, ribs, brisket, and hash. (Southern BBQ Network)

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🗓️ Dates & Schedule

• Dates: October 17–18, 2025 (Southern BBQ Network)
• Friday: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Vendors open) (Destination BBQ)
  • Live music: Swingin’ Medallions from 6:00–8:00 PM (The Low & Slow Barbecue Show)
• Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Vendors, competitions, music) (The Low & Slow Barbecue Show)
  • 9:00 AM – Noon: Kids Zone opens (The Low & Slow Barbecue Show)
  • 1:00 – 2:00 PM: Gospel Celebration (The Low & Slow Barbecue Show)
  • 2:30 PM: Southern BBQ Network Awards (competition judging) (The Low & Slow Barbecue Show)
  • 3:30 – 5:30 PM: Matt Buckland performance (The Low & Slow Barbecue Show)
  • 6:00 – 8:00 PM: The Mighty Kicks performance (The Low & Slow Barbecue Show)

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💡 Other Details & Tips

• Admission: The festival is free to attend. (Destination BBQ)
• Food & Vendors: Expect about 18 BBQ / food vendors plus craft vendors along Court Square and Trinity Street. (Destination BBQ)
• Drinks / Alcohol: Beer and wine are permitted inside the event area with a wristband that must be purchased (and likely tied to a festival cup). (Destination BBQ)
• Traffic / Road Closures: Downtown streets will be closed to regular traffic starting Thursday afternoon (~4 PM) to facilitate the set up and the event. (Facebook)
• Accommodations:
  • Belmont Inn, right on the square, is one lodging option. (Southern BBQ Network)
  • Also, a locally owned motel about ½ mile from the event is available. (Southern BBQ Network)
  • For more options, you might also look in nearby Greenwood. (Southern BBQ Network)
• Beneficiary: Proceeds often go toward a local nonprofit (the beneficiary may vary year to year) (Destination BBQ)
• Competition & Awards: The BBQ competition is sanctioned by the Southern BBQ Network (SBN), awarding points, prizes, and invitations to the SBN Invitational. (Southern BBQ Network)

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