Saturday Events for Black Creek, Blue Jeans & BBQ

The cook teams will be at work all night getting ready for Saturday's BBQ Contest. Taste samples for over 20 cook teams beginning at 11am. There's plenty going on before the tasting opens up though. Smithfield the Painting Pig, the Good Living Marketplace, and the Waiters' Race will all take place in Burry Park. (info below)

Above: BBQ Cook-Off Trophy made by local artist Patz Fowle

Enjoy the creations of Smithfield the Painting Pig prior to the BBQ Tasting. Smithfield will be demonstrating and his artwork will be for sale.

Above: The Legendary Smithfield

At 10:30, waiters and waitresses from local restaurants will take place in the Waiters' Race through Burry Park. The event's Olympic-style set-up will ensure that only the strong will survive.

The Good Living Marketplace

The Artisans of the South Carolina Cotton Trail will be featured in Burry Park as part of Hartsville Downtown Development's Good Living Marketplace. Over 50 vendors will be on hand selling everything from fresh produce to handmade toys. The Artisans of the South Carolina Cotton Trail are a group of juried artisans from the Pee Dee. The group consists of painters, photographers, potters, jewelry-makers, fabric artists, and glass artists.

Cathy Elliott will also be on hand signing copies of Chicken Soup for the Nascar Soul.

Above: The Oschips from Mentor, OH

Black Creek, Blue Jeans & BBQ is fun for the whole family.

BBQ Tasting tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12. The tasting is free for those under 5.

Cook's BreakfastSaturday Morning - 8:15 to 9:00

Tommy's Chuckwagon will be offering the Cook's Breakfast for $7. Come enjoy breakfast with the professional and local cookers. Tickets for the Cook's Breakfast must be purchased in advance. Call the Black Creek Arts Center at 843.332.6234 for more information.

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