Barbecue Festival--Travel Information

So that the festival is safe and fun for everyone it is a must that you leave pets, skateboards, bicycles, radios, and rollerblades at home.
Thank you for your cooperation!

Download a Map of the Festival!

Festival Hours - 8:30am - 6:00pm
Free Admission!

The Barbecue Festival, set in historic Uptown Lexington, will be located on Main Street and adjoining side streets between 4th Street and 5th Avenue.

Lexington is located in the Piedmont, just 20 miles south of Winston-Salem at the intersection of US 29/70 and US 52. Lexington is also accessible off of Business and Interstate 85 between Greensboro and Charlotte.

First Aid Station:
The Festival First Aid Station will be located on the sidewalk in front of the Lexington Police Department between 1st & 2nd Street.

Restrooms:

Portable restrooms are located throughout the festival. Locations include 3rd Street, at the Police Dept. on 2nd Street, behind the Historic Courthouse at the Square, 3rd Avenue, and in the Barbecue Carnival/Family Area.

Lost & Found:

Lost & Found will be located inside the Lexington Police Department. Please notify a police officer immediately if a child is lost so that announcements can be made from stages ASAP. Any lost child will be safely taken to the Lexington Police Department.

WE'VE GONE GREEN!

Barbecue Festival to Increase its "Green" Efforts

For several years, the Barbecue Festival has promoted and supported environmental awareness. Each year the "Children's Stage" is sponsored by the Davidson County Integrated Solid Waste Management Department. This local government entity also provides festival attendees an opportunity to expand their knowledge of environmental issues while visiting the department's "GREEN FEST" environmental expo.

This year the Davidson County Solid Waste Management Department is partnering with Walmart Stores and Barbecue Festival organizers to take this initiative one step further. Three recycling stations will be located throughout the festival route. Walmart employees, wearing their community volunteer t-shirts, will man the strategically placed drop off sites and assist festival attendees in their recycling efforts. This year Pepsi products will be sold in 20 oz. plastic bottles...please plan to drop off your empty 20 oz. Pepsi bottles and any other recyclable materials at these locations.

Let's make this award winning festival a clean and green experience!

Barbecue Festival Express

A great way to travel to the festival is by train! The Piedmont, originating from Raleigh, and the Carolinian, originating from Charlotte, will be making their once-a-year stops in Lexington for the Barbecue Festival. Plan to spend the day in Lexington. We'll be rolling out the red carpet when your train arrives. Call Amtrak direct at 1-800-872-7245 and ask for the special Lexington stops on October 24th. (Ask agent to use city code LEX). The Carolinian arrives in Lexington at 8:42 am (train #80) and departs at 7:17 pm (train #79). The Piedmont arrives in Lexington at 8:57 am (train #73) and departs at 6:04 pm (train #74).

Barbecue Shuttles: Parking & Shuttle Service

$2 per Adult / Free for Children 12 & Under
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Locations

Davidson County Governmental Center
Off North Main Street
Wal-Mart Super Center
Off Highway 8 (Cotton Grove Road) & Exit 91 off I-85
Childress Vineyards
1000 Childress Vineyards Road

Special thanks to the Transportation System of Davidson County!

Parking For Visitors with Disabilities

A parking lot reserved for vehicles with handicapped permits is located off of State Street. State Street runs parallel with Main Street. Turn onto 2nd street and then make a left onto Greensboro Street to enter the parking lot. Special Note: Restrooms for visitors with disabilities will be located in the parking lot and other designated restroom areas throughout the festival.

Uptown Festival Parking

Parking for the Barbecue Festival is located throughout Uptown Lexington in private parking lots. Parking lots are operated by community groups with most charging a daily fee to park. Important! We urge you not to park on side streets or alleys surrounding the festival. Vehicles parked illegally WILL be towed.

Fly to the Festival!

The Davidson County Airport has a 5,000’ x 100 runway - 6/24. The identifier is Exx. Unicom Freq. 122.8. The airport is located between Bus. 85/52 and Interstate 85 at Linwood Rd. exit. For more information call 336/956-7774. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to arrive in Lexington and be shuttled to The Barbecue Festival!

Accommodations

While in Lexington, enjoy all the comfort and convenience of home by staying at the Comfort Suites. We offer large one-room suites with sleeping and sitting areas. All of our rooms are tastefully appointed and feature a TV/VCR combination, wet bar, microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, sofa, iron and ironing board. We feature a full complimentary breakfast, exercise room, pool and can handle meetings or catered functions.

Convenient to shopping, restaurants, High Rock Lake, the Bob Timberlake Gallery and I-85. We invite you to stay with us during your next visit to Lexington.

I-85 at exit 91 • 336/357-2333 • 800/858-5659