Rocky Mount, NC Exit 138: With almost 50 competitors, see how the professionals cook BBQ at the 7th Annual Eastern Carolina BBQ Throw Down and get to taste award winning barbecue. BBQ vendors will be selling barbecue chicken, pork ribs, pork, and beef brisket.
One of the highlights is the Pepsi’s People’s Choice (Sat 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm) which allows you the opportunity to taste and judge the competition barbecue. Purchase BBQ Bucks ($1 each/$10 minimum) on site 
to buy sample size portions from competing BBQ teams and vote for you favorite. There will be vendors, demonstrations and family activities throughout the day including live music.
Location: 427 S Church St, Rocky Mount, NC
Date: Fri & Sat, Oct 10- 11, 2014
Hours: Oct 10, 12 pm – 8 pm, Oct 11, 10 am – 6 pm
Tel: 252-972-1151
http://www.bbqthrowdown.net/