Hello, Kennesaw! We’re fast approaching the end of the 2023 summer season, and it’s once again time for the Pig & Peaches BBQ Festival! This year, the festival will be held Aug. 18-19 at Kennesaw’s Adams Park. From its humble beginnings, Pigs & Peaches has grown into one of the region’s most beloved festivals, attracting an estimated 65,000 attendees annually.
Now in its 22nd year, the festival features two days of nonstop music, good eats, cold beer and interactive family fun. Attendees will find more than 100 vendors; exhibitor and contestant booths; a kids’ zone full of inflatables, amusements and attractions; tons of tasty treats to satisfy every whim; and an incredible lineup of entertainers and street performers.
This year, the headlining acts for the Main Stage are Allie Colleen on Friday and Drake Milligan on Saturday. Colleen, a country artist from Owasso, Oklahoma, graduated from Belmont University with a degree in songwriting and music business. She has been performing since she was 14 and now resides in Nashville, Tennessee, as a full-time touring/recording artist and songwriter.
Milligan burst onto the national music scene after dominating iTunes and entering the Billboard Emerging Artists Chart at No. 5. The Fort Worth, Texas, native is a student of classic country music with the swagger of early rock ’n’ roll. He’s an electrifying entertainer who is packing country fans into clubs night after night on tour. Milligan cites George Strait and Elvis Presley — the King of Country and the King of Rock ’n’ Roll — as musical heroes.
At the heart of the festival is a Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned competition, which also is recognized as an official Georgia BBQ Championship event. Additional cooking events include a Backyard contest for amateurs as well as Anything Butt and Peach Dessert contests. More than $16,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the winners. Festival organizers currently are accepting contest applications.
Kennesaw Parks and Recreation also is accepting applications for sponsors and vendors. Staff members are committed to producing a quality event with a unique assortment of exhibitors, and the Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, presented by Williams Elleby, would not be possible without the support of businesses and organizations. For those interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor, visit www.pigsandpeaches.com.
For more information about the festival, visit www.pigsandpeaches.com or call Kennesaw Parks & Recreation at 770-422-9714.
Be blessed!
Derek Easterling
– Derek Easterling has served as Kennesaw’s mayor since 2016. He is dedicated to serving his community to the highest level possible.
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