48th Annual Pig Cooking Contest
April 10-11, 2026
Sponsored in part by the Carteret County Tourism Development Authority.
The USA’s Largest All-Volunteer, Non-Profit, Whole Hog BBQ Pig Cookin’, invites you to join us for two days of food, fun, and springtime celebrations!
Mayor Garner was one of the first to help get the Newport Pig Cookin Contest going. It started as a fundraiser for the Newport Developmental Center to raise money for needs they had at the time. Forty-six years later, the Pig Cookin has grown into the largest all volunteer Non-Profit Pig Cookin in the USA. In 2019, we will have given over one million dollars back to different charities.
- Free Admission and Free Parking
- Barbecue Plates are only $12.00 includes BBQ, slaw, baked beans, roll, and tea
- Bulk Pork, when available sold for $10.00 per pound
- Serving begins Saturday at 11:00 am
- Concession Stands
- Rides
- Bake Sales
- Funnel Cakes
- Live Music
- Souvenirs and so much more!
Applications
- 2026 Cook Entry Form and Rules – With the new Fire Code in 2017 Newport Pig Cooking is limited to 65 Cooks. The applications for participation will be based on first come.
- 2026 Arts & Crafts Form & Rules
- 2026 Corporate Sponsorship Form
Please note the following:
- No Pets
- No Concealed Weapons
- No Alcoholic Beverages Allowed
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See you there!