Duke Homestead State Historic Site, at 2828 Duke Homestead Rd, Durham, is holding a free event, Pork, Pickles & Peanuts, on Saturday, July 23rd, 2022, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m.
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Celebrate North Carolina food and history and food at this fun family event.
The event includes BBQ and pie contests. You can taste the BBQ (for a small donation) and vote for your favorite.
The event also includes costumed interpreters demonstrating historical cooking methods, live music and local vendors.
There will be a cool down tent and a water sprinkler for kids to jump through. (BYO towel.)
Festival Area
- 10:45am People’s Choice BBQ Tasting Begins
- 11:30am BBQ and Pie Competition winners Announced
- 11:45am Grab a Slice of Pie! ($1 donation per slice while they last)
- 12:45pm People’s Choice BBQ Tasting Ends
- 1:10pm People’s Choice Award Winner Announced
- 2:30pm Raffle Drawing
On the Stage
- 10:00-10:30 – Walter Miller
- 10:40-11:10 – Pam Ross
- 11:20-11:50 – Hall Ash
- 12:00-12:30 – Anita Lorraine
- 12:40-1:10 – Michael Paris
- 1:20-1:50 – Matt Chambers
- 2:00-2:30 – Stevan Jackson
Historic Area
- Historic Cooking
- Boiled Peanuts
- Pickled fruits and vegetables
All Day
- Open House at the Duke Family Home
- Find the Pigs Scavenger Hunt & Coloring in the Museum
- Site Orientation Film: 15 minutes Before and After Each Hour
- Local Vendors
- Food Vendors
- Raffle Table
- Crafts & Games in the Kids Area & Historic Area
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