FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Welch, WV: The fourth annual WV Coalfields Cookoff will be held on June 7-8, 2024, in Welch, WV. Hosted by the City of Welch and CoalTown, USA, the festival is free and open to the public. Sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS), for pro and backyard BBQ Cook Teams, live music, vendors, family activities, a beer garden, a ticketed BBQ Tasting, and an ATV show.
The Coalfields Cookoff is truly a festival with something for everyone. Friday night kicks off with a fan favorite, live band, The Motown Legacy. Families can enjoy strolling through the festival to explore arts and crafts, unique collectibles, and local treasures. Enjoy games, wood carving, axe throwing and more! Food vendors will tempt you with everything from classic funnel cakes to innovative BBQ-inspired dishes. Festival goers may enjoy the beer garden, sipping on favorite brews, relaxing and soaking up the irresistible BBQ vibe. Thrill-seekers will enjoy the opportunity to hop on an all-terrain vehicle for a short escape! ATV rides are available on Friday from 4-7pm and Saturday from 11am-4pm. Chainsaw carving, and karaoke are available Saturday afternoon and attendees have the chance to see the General Lee car.
“The WV Coalfields Cookoff has flourished over the past four years,” shares Mayor Harold McBride, Sr. “We’ve dedicated ourselves to creating an event that appeals to everyone.” As the sun sets on Friday night, festivalgoers can groove to live music—a beloved tradition. The air will be thick with the scent of barbecue, and visitors can explore arts and crafts, indulge in delicious food from local vendors, and sip on brews in the beer garden. But that’s not all! ATV enthusiasts can rev up their engines and join the excitement alongside the BBQ Cookoff. Word has spread about our exceptional BBQ festival, and the secret is officially out! I extend a warm invitation to the public: come join us…this isn’t just your run of the mill BBQ competition, it’s a BBQ destination!”
The WV Coalfields Cookoff is free and open to the public, but for those attendees who want to experience the BBQ cooked by competitors from several different states, a BBQ Tasting Ticket is available for $10 and is half price for veterans and first responders. Attendees can try several variations of pulled pork on Saturday afternoon and vote on their favorite. Attendees are encouraged to follow @wvcoalfieldscookoff on Facebook or Instagram to receive additional information and timely updates and visit our website at www.wvcoalfieldscookoff.com.
MEDIA INFORMATION: For additional information, images, or interview requests, contact Andrea Ball, festival organizer at 301.335.2715 (call/text). Visit www.coalfieldscookoff.com for additional information about the event. The event will be held Friday June 7 and Saturday, June 8 and is hosted by the City of Welch, WV. Hashtags: #KCBS #BBQ #WVCoalfieldsCookoff
