Upcoming Area Events
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”Q”-School Grilling Class
August 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pinehurst has played host to many a “Q School” in its day, but none quite like this. From 11:00am-1:00pm, Q School Grilling Class at the Pinehurst Arboretum – under covered seating! – will offer ticket holders the opportunity to experience cooking and grilling demonstrations with a range of meats on a variety of grills, led by Christopher Prieto of Prime Barbecue in Knightdale. Sampling will be provided following the class. A cash bar will be available.
Please note: Children Under 12 are not allowed at this event. Children ages 12-17 must be accompanied by a responsible ticketed adult.
2025 Grilling Class Menu
-Pasta Salad
-Reverse-Seared Pork Tenderloin
-Grilled Shrimp Taco
-Pulled BBQ Chicken – Grilled and Smoked
-Blue Ribbon Dream with Whipped Cream and Macerated Strawberries
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.
Saturday, August 30, 2025
”Q”-School Grilling Class
Pinehurst Brewing Co.
10:00am-12:00pm
Other Events:
Bourbon & Bites
North & South Bar, The Manor
5:00pm-7:00pm
Barbecue Reimagined
Sandhills Community College
6:00pm-8:00pm
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