Upcoming Area Events
Calendar Guidelines:
Tourism-related events in Moore County, as well as select events outside the county (at the discretion of the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area CVB), may be listed for free in the Calendar of Events. Only events deemed by the CVB to be of interest to visitors to Moore County will be included. The CVB reserves the right to determine eligibility for inclusion on HomeofGolf.com, prioritizing events likely to generate overnight lodging stays. The website is not intended to function as a community calendar for events primarily geared toward local residents.
If your event meets the guidelines above and you’d like to add it to our Calendar of Events, please email mmcdonald@homeofgolf.com

Christopher Prieto Pitmaster Invitational
August 31 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The fifth annual Pinehurst Barbecue Festival is a Celebration of Taste and Tradition, featuring award-winning Pitmaster Christopher Prieto along with many of North Carolina’s celebrated pitmasters in one of the most picturesque settings in the state.
Presented by US Foods, Carolina Co-Packing, Our State Magazine and Pinehurst Resort, the three-day festival – headlined by Prieto – is staged in the Village of Pinehurst, offers a unique culinary experience of various mouthwatering barbecue meats and traditional sides.
Sunday, August 31, 2025:
Christopher Prieto
Pitmaster Invitational
Village of Pinehurst
Early Admission*: 11:00am
Regular Admission: Noon
Event Ends: 5:00pm
*Early Entry Ticket Required