St Paul’s Apostolic Church, the founding sponsor of the St. Nicholas BBQfest, is excited to announce the 11th annual festival will be under the leadership of Conway Area Philanthropists, a not for profit organization.
St. Paul’s Apostolic Church founded the Festival in 2004, starting in the Church’s Main St. parking lot, the event grew to an attendance of over 8,000 in 2014, and event was nationally televised on the Discovery Network, Destination America, as a pilot show for the proposed series “Holy Smokers”. Also that same year the BBQ cook off was enhanced with the “War between the States”, a competition of bragging rights between North and South Carolina pit masters. 2015 saw the BBQfest move to Conway’s Riverfront Park where it will be held this year October 23rd and 24th 2015.
“We have seen this Festival grow from meager beginnings to a regional event attracting participants from multiple states. We believe the BBQfest will now have the ability to continue aiding those in our area deserving our assistance with an even greater impact” stated Barbara Dickens and John Wilkins co-chairpersons.
BBQfest 2015 will offer arts, crafts, vendors, commercial opportunities, sponsorships, food and of course some of the best BBQ offered anywhere!
“We are very excited to inherit such a great event and look forward to growing, while enhancing the activities and fun. We will focus our efforts to benefit Horry County Disabilities and Special Needs, and look forward to seeing you in October” stated George Ulrich.
Soon applications will be accepted for vendor booths and sponsors, for more information please contact George Ulrich 843.385.1724
