5th annual Big Pig BBQ Festival takes over First Horizon Pavilion

News 12 This Morning: Haley Rennick joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as the two get ready for the Big Pig BBQ Festival this weekend, where Greer will be a guest judge. 

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The 5th annual Big Pig BBQ Festival will be taking over the First Horizon Pavilion this Saturday, May 10 starting at 11:30 a.m.

Since the pavilion is a covered venue, visitors can enjoy a relief from the rain while diving into delicious barbecue.

News 12’s Amelia Greer is honored to be a featured judge at this year’s event and is ready to put her tastebuds to the test.

Barbecue will be judged in three different categories this year: Boston Butt Challenge, Anything But Butt, and People’s Choice!

A number of sponsors are participating in this year’s event. The event fundraiser supports the Construction Career Center.

From local eats to live music, attendees will have a day full of fun.

The Pretty Penny Band will kick off festivities at 11:30 a.m. with an Awards Ceremony wrapping things up at 3:30 p.m.

Tickets at $15 in advance and $25 at the gate. Kids 12 and under are free.

Come out and celebrate grillin’ and chillin’ with the local community!

Big Pig Festival: https://bigpigfestival.com/

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