ABOUT THE EVENT

The BankPlus Red Beans & BBQ Fest is a family-friendly festival where neighbors come to enjoy food prepared by local business, restaurants, and congregations in their community who are competing for the coveted title of Best Beans and Best BBQ in town. Stewpot’s annual fall food festival will take place at Belhaven Town Center again this year on Saturday, October 26th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

At Red Beans & BBQ Fest, guests will taste food prepared by participating teams that have the option to participate in two types of cuisine that we Mississippians know best: Red Beans and BARBECUE! Awards will be given for Best BBQ, Best Beans, Best Dessert, Best Presentation, Best Cook Team Tent, and the People’s Choice Award.

Join your neighbors for an afternoon of good food, live music, and cold drinks while supporting your favorite Mississippi Homegrown Charity, Stewpot Community Services.

Proceeds from the BankPlus Red Beans & BBQ Festival benefit Stewpot Community Services.

Event Schedule

11:00 a.m.: General Admission Opens

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Live Music by Sara Sullivan

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Live Music by The Lonely Hearts

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Live music by Chris Gill & The Sole Shakers

3:00 p.m.: Judging Begins

3:30 p.m.: Winners Announced

4:00 p.m.: Event Concludes

2024 SPONSORS

2024 Cook Teams

Dessert Vendors

Arts & Crafts Vendors

One of a Kind Cards

Sherelda’s Furbaby Treasures

Heart Expressions, LLC