Darlington Raceway
Speed & Feed
BBQ Festival
Come hungry. The region's top pitmasters, a classic Car Show, craft vendors with unique goods and local finds, and family-friendly fun, all wrapped in southern hospitality and a true NASCAR tradition. Whether you're here for the barbecue, the cars or a solid weekend out, mark your calendar.
Read the Press Release
Last Year
Smoke, Chrome & Southern Hospitality
Get Involved
Compete. Sell. Show. Sponsor.
Entering the BBQ competition, joining as a vendor or showing your ride in the Car Show? Pick your lane for details.
Compete
Cook Team Application
Think your team can hang with the region's best? Complete the application and follow the payment instructions included with it.
- Chicken
- Pork
- Pork Ribs
- Beef Brisket
Food Vendors
Food Trucks & Culinary Vendors
Have a food truck or a menu worth showing off? Email Patti Smith and John Johnson with your info and the subject line "2026 Speed & Feed BBQ Festival Food Vendor."
Email a Vendor Inquiry
Retail & Non-Profit
Vendor Interest Form
Retail businesses and local non-profits, fill out the interest form to request your spot at the festival.
Selling food? Skip this form. Food vendors must email Patti Smith and John Johnson.
Submit Interest Form
Car Show & Swap Meet
Show Your Ride or Sell Your Parts
Bring your classic car or truck to the Car Show, or sell unique parts at the Swap Meet. Complete the application to participate.
Register on arrival. Cash or card accepted.
- Special vehicle access pass
- Reserved space in the covered NASCAR Cup Series Garage
- Victory Lane photo opportunity
- First group out for track laps after the event
- One Speed & Feed BBQ Festival hat
Call John Betters at (843) 395-8805
Sponsorship
Become a Sponsor
Events like this don't happen without local sponsors. Explore the options and send completed printable forms to Danielle Keen.
Quick Hits
Good To Know
- 01
$35 Entry
Car Show registration on arrival. Cash or card.
- 02
Go VIP
Covered Cup Series Garage spot and a Victory Lane photo for $100.
- 03
$12,000 Purse
Cook teams compete in four categories for cash and trophies.
- 04
Selling Food?
Email Levy Restaurants. Skip the retail form.
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Track Laps
VIP cars head out first after the event.
Thank You
Our Partners
Contacts
Questions? Reach Out.
Car Show VIP
John Betters(843) 395-8805Sponsorship
Danielle Keendkeen@nascar.com