DARLINGTON, S.C. – One of the most flavorful festivals in the Pee Dee – Darlington Raceway’s popular Speed & Feed BBQ Festival and Car Show – is set for Saturday, March 13, 2027.

Following its successful return earlier this year, the Speed & Feed BBQ Festival and Car Show will once again bring together barbecue teams from across the country, car enthusiasts, families and fans for a full day of food, competition and fun at the track Too Tough To Tame.

“We are excited for the 2027 edition of the Speed & Feed BBQ Festival and Car Show at Darlington Raceway,” said Josh Harris, President of Darlington Raceway. “The event brings together so many of the things our fans and community love, from incredible barbecue and competition to classic cars and family-friendly activities. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the track for another great day.”

The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS)-sanctioned competition will once again pit BBQ teams against one another for $12,000 in total prize money and a chance to win one of the event’s exclusive Darlington Raceway Speed & Feed trophies. Competitors will battle in four official categories – Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pork and Beef Brisket – accumulating points toward the overall Speed & Feed Grand Champion.

The overall Grand Champion will also earn the opportunity to represent Darlington Raceway and compete at the American Royal World Championship in Kansas City in the fall of 2027.

This year’s Speed & Feed BBQ Champion, McAdoo Heights, represented Darlington Raceway and the Speed & Feed BBQ Festival at the 2026 American Royal World Championship in Kansas City, which took place Sept. 30 through Oct. 4 at Kansas Speedway. McAdoo Heights was also honored during pre-race activities prior to the Cook Out Southern 500 on Labor Day weekend.

The festival will again feature its popular Car Show, bringing together an open field of vehicles for enthusiasts to showcase their rides and compete for awards.

Fans can also get in on the barbecue competition through the People’s Choice tasting, where festival-goers can sample BBQ from the professional teams and vote for their favorite.

In addition to mouthwatering BBQ and impressive cars, fans can enjoy a day packed with entertainment, including:

• Kids Zone and activities for kids
• Food trucks, refreshments and merchandise vendors
• People’s Choice BBQ tasting features samples from professional BBQ teams

Festival-goers can purchase BBQ Bucks (10 for $10.00) to sample and vote in the People’s Choice tasting. A minimum of 10 BBQ Bucks is required to receive a ballot. Premium parking options in the infield will be available, with details to be announced at a later date.

Teams interested in entering the BBQ competition or individuals entering the Car Show can find details and registration information at https://www.darlingtonraceway.com/events/speedandfeed/.

The NASCAR Racing Experience will be at the Track Too Tough To Tame during the Speed & Feed BBQ Festival and Car Show. Fans and guests have an opportunity to drive or do a ride-along with a pro driver around the iconic 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval. Book now and reserve your spot at www.nascarracingexperience.com or by calling (704) 886-2400.

The NASCAR race weekend at Darlington Raceway is set for April 2-4, a triple-header weekend featuring the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series on Friday, April 2, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on Saturday, April 3, all culminating with the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 on Sunday, April 4.

About Darlington Raceway

Darlington Raceway nicknamed The Lady in Black and the Track Too Tough To Tame, is home to the award-winning Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR and annually hosts two NASCAR Cup Series race weekends, along with the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and/or NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. Opening in 1950, Darlington Raceway is “A NASCAR Tradition” and NASCAR’s original superspeedway with its famed 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval, challenging the sport’s best in one of the most iconic NASCAR races, the Southern 500®. For more information about Darlington Raceway, visit darlingtonraceway.com. Stay connected to Darlington Raceway on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and the NASCAR Tracks App.

About NASCAR   

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

About Kansas City Barbecue Society

The KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY (KCBS), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and enjoying barbeque, is the world’s largest organization of barbeque and grilling enthusiasts with over 16,000 members worldwide. The Mission of the Kansas City Barbeque Society is to celebrate, teach, preserve and promote barbeque as a culinary technique, sport and art form. For additional information, visit www.kcbs.us

Source: Darlington Raceway

Photo Credit: Hunter Thomas/Darlington Raceway