The Southeastern BBQ Showdown is coming to Segra Park, June 14-15, 2024
September 1, 2023
September 1, 2023
Columbia, S.C. — Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) announced the official date of the Southeastern BBQ Showdown (SEBBQSD), Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Home of the Columbia Fireflies – Segra Park. The inaugural SoutheasternBBQ Showdown will be held Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Segra Park.
“This inaugural event will be the first “Food Sport Competition Event” ever to be held in a Sports Complex in the United States. The goal of this event is to attract tourists to the area as well as regional visitors,” stated Miriam Atria, President/CEO of CCLMC.
The two-day event opens on Friday, June 14 with South Carolina night. Attendees will be able to sample the South Carolina BBQ chicken wing competition, engage in interactive exhibits, cheer on the team for the home plate prizes, and shag the night away to the Band of OZ! On Saturday, June 15, 30 BBQ teams from across the competition BBQ world will cook and provide samples. Attendees are encouraged to arrive in time to watch celebrity chefs preparing for the final stage presentation. Celebrity judges will be on hand for the grand finale and the presentation of the awards, along with the event’s Emcee, Mark Conway of Mark Conway Media. The two-day event ends with a Country Music Concert & fireworks finale.
“Our team is so excited to welcome in all of the competitors for the Southeastern BBQ showdown, and we can’t wait for Segra Park to be filled with all of the wonderful smells that come with a BBQ cooking competition. What could possibly be better than combining award-winning BBQ with great music and some ice-cold beverages to kick off the summer,” said Brad Shank, President of Columbia Fireflies Baseball.
Update 2/19/24
Visit SoutheasternBBQShowdown.com for more information including BBQ Teams, vendors/exhibits, hotel reservations, tickets, and more! Follow the Showdown on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with exciting news as the event builds and tune into the Behind the Plate video podcast with Emcee Mark Conway premiering every Wednesday on YouTube.
About The Southeastern BBQ Showdown:
Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board and The Columbia Fireflies are teaming up to bring the first-of-its-kind high-stakes BBQ Competition June 14-15, 2024 to Columbia, S.C. Over the course of 2 days, chefs from around the Southeast will compete for the top prize. The event is open to the public and will include a vendor expo, shag music, food tastings, a superstar Country Music concert, a fireworks show, and much more!
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About Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board:
CCLMC is the official source for all things Lake Murray Country. To plan your next trip, find information on attractions, dining, hotels, outdoor recreation, fishing, golf, and events. Explore The Top Southern Destinations of Columbia, Richland, Lexington, Newberry, and Saluda. For more information about CCLMC visit LakeMurrayCountry.com or call 803-781-5940 | 1-866-SC-Jewel.