3rd Annual Veterans Day of Honor & WHOLE Hog Cook Off
Schedule
Sat Nov 08 2025 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Freedom Biker Church Benson NC | Benson, NC

About this Event
Veterans Day Whole Hog Cook-off!!!
Come join us for a sizzling celebration of our brave veterans at the Veterans Day Whole Hog Cook-off!!! This exciting event will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 669 Tarheel Rd, Benson, NC 27504.
#VeteransDay #Celebration #HonorOurVets #ThankYouVeterans #SupportOurTroops #SupportOurMilitary #Benefit Ride #WholeHogCookOff #BBQ #Music #Prizes
Looking for...
-Cooking Teams ($150 Entry Fee & Get PRE-registered)
-Vendors (FREE to set up - must be registered and approved by 11.05.25)
-Volunteers (Just want to help in some way? contact Christy)
-Door Prizes (to be given away during event. Announcement of donater when given out. Need by 11.05.25)
-Donations (help cover expenses so more $$ can be donated!)
- Sponsorships (due by 11.05.25)
ALL PROCEEDS will benefit LOCAL VETERANS in need in OUR COMMUNITY!
Questions, comments, concerns...
[email protected] or 919.868.3697
Mark your calendars and join us at the Veterans Day Whole Hog Cook-off, 11.09.24.More On Cook-Off
1. Cooks meeting 6PM Fri Nov 8th. Each team will draw a judges number at this time
2. Contestants can take their HOGS right after the cooks meeting. Prepping and cooking the HOG can take place at any time.
3. HOGs MUST be to a temp of 180 degrees by 10am, Sat 11.08.25. A contest representative will test the HOGS at 10AM
4. Once the representative OKs the temp the teams can begin chopping the meat
5. The judgesβ portion will be collected at 11AM.
6. Teams will each receive (1) clam style box to put their entries in for the judges
7. Judging will be blind based on Taste, Texture, Presentation
8. There will be four guest judges
9. Samples will be given out to individuals beginning at 11:30AM
10. Teams will serve until all their meat is gone
11. Winner presentations will be presented at 2PM




Event
π: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
VOLUNTEER Mtg - Wednesday Nov 5th @ 630pm/Prayer Walk @ 7pm
Info: ALL VOLUNTEERS on deck! We'll cover the grounds and what's happening on the big day and then a PRAYER WALK for a successful, fun & safe event!!!!
π: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
COOKING TEAMS Mtg - Friday Nov 7th @ 7pm
Info: All Cooking Team Captains on deck! We'll be meeting, going over rules and regulations and handing off the WHOLE Hogs to cook!!!
π: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Vendor Set Up
Info: All vendors must be set up and have all cars parked in designated area.
π: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Vendor Fair
Info: All VENDORS open for business!!!
π: 09:00 AM - 09:05 AM
Morning Prayer & Welcoming
π: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Judges JUDGING TIME!
Info: Cooks must have plates done and turned in for judging!!
π: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Prayer
Info: Special Prayer Time, Recognition of our Veterans & Thank you
π: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch is SERVED-let the tasting begin!
π: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
LIVE music from 180!
π: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Awards & More!
Info: Special Thank Yous, Special Intros, Door Prizes, Peoples Choice Trophy, 3rd Place Winner, 2nd Place Winner, 1st Place Winner, 50/50 Winner, Rider Grand Prize Winner
Ride
π: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration
Info: $10 Registration Fee includes -lunch ticket for BBQ ccok-off -1 people's choice vote on favorite BBQ entry -1 special entry to GRAND PRIZE (riders only)
π: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
KSU
Info: Ride will leave Freedom Biker Church for a nice hour-ish country ride and then back for grub and the rally with LIVE music, food, vendors and more!
Where is it happening?
Freedom Biker Church Benson NC, 669 Tarheel Rd, Benson, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 1500.00
