Chester County’s 47th annual barbecue celebration kicks off this week with festivities beginning Thursday evening and opening ceremonies Friday.
Thursday, September 25, 2025
– Chester County BBQ Festival Kickoff Event Henderson Church of Christ Parking Lot, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sponsored by Jones Contractors, Southwest TN Electric. Join first responders for a touch a truck, local civic and church groups providing games, snacks, snow cones, and much more! Inflatables provided by Dandy Jumper.
Friday, September 26, 2025
– 47th Annual Chester County BBQ Festival presented by Centennial Bank, Downtown Henderson from 10 a.m. -10 p.m.
– The Piglet Pen sponsored by Christ Community Church. Courthouse Lawn. Fun and games for the little ones ages 0-5 yrs. All Day. FREE.
– Gameday Tailgate Zone sponsored by Besso’s and Quality Metal Stamping, Behind the Courthouse. Join us for a shady area to sit, relax, and enjoy a football game while you eat. All Day. FREE.
– Little Pig Town Ride Area, sponsored by ServPro. Behind the County Office Building. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Bring the kids to enjoy the rides. Ticket purchase required.
– Opening Ceremony at the E& T Contracting Stage, 12:45 p.m. National Anthem. Opening remarks. FREE
– Entertainment at the E&T Contracting Stage. Courthouse Lawn. 1:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Stop by throughout the day to watch some entertainment featuring some of our best local and regional entertainers. FREE EVENT.
– Foam-town Frenzy sponsored by Casey Realtors. Sue Shelton White Park. 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and Glow Party 9 p.m. Come enjoy some fun in the foam! FREE EVENT.
– Youth Talent Show sponsored by E&T Contracting, E&T Contracting stage at 8 p.m. Registration starts at 7:30 p.m. $25 entry fee. Categories: Youth 12 and under, Youth 13-20. $200 first place cash prize.
Saturday, September 27, 2025
– 47th Annual Chester County BBQ Festival presented by Centennial Bank, Downtown Henderson from 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
– The Piglet Pen presented by Christ Community Church. Courthouse Lawn. Fun and games for the little ones ages 0-5 yrs. All Day. FREE.
– Gameday Tailgate Zone sponsored by Besso’s and Quality Metal Stamping. Behind the Courthouse. Join us for a shady area to sit, relax, and enjoy a football game while you eat. All Day. FREE.
– “Spoon’s” Antique Tractor Show sponsored by First Farmers Co-op and Cherry and Son Sales. Main Street in front of the Old Main Bldg. Registration from 7 a.m.- 8:30 a.m. Show from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $10 entry fee. Trophies Awarded. In memory of Mike “Spoon” Spratlin.
– Pig Trot 5k/1-Mile sponsored by FirstBank. No Xcuse Fitness. 5k, $25. 1 Mile, $20. Registration at 7:15 a.m. Race begins at 8 a.m.
– BBQ Buddies Wagon Train Parade sponsored by Noah’s Ark Preschool, 9 a.m. Meet at Sue Shelton White Park. Registration and Check In at 8:30 a.m. Decorate your pullable wagon for a Main Street parade! Trophy Awarded. FREE EVENT
– Entertainment at the E&T Contracting Stage, 9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Stop by throughout the day to watch some entertainment featuring some of our best local and regional entertainers. FREE EVENT.
– Little Pig Town Ride Area sponsored by ServPro. Behind the County Office Building from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Bring the kids to enjoy the rides. Ticket purchase required.
–Chester County Sauce-Off Competition sponsored by Piggly Wiggly. Enter your homemade barbecue sauce. Registration at the Chamber Tent 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Turn in Noon to 12:15 p.m. at Corner of Main Street and Crook Avenue. $20 Entry Fee. Trophy awarded.
– Oink N’ Doink Dunkin’ Booth sponsored by Henderson Health and Rehabilitation, Corner of Main Street and Cason Avenue. from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. $5/3 Balls. Come dunk your favorite locals.
– Porky’s Pedal Tractor Pull sponsored by Southern Oaks Assisted Living. Corner of Main Street and Crook Avenue. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $5 entry fee. Kids 7 and under. Pull a sled with pedal power.
– Foam-town Frenzy sponsored by Casey Realtors. Sue Shelton White Park, Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and Glow Parties at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Come enjoy some fun in the foam! FREE EVENT.
– Charger’s Mutt Strut Pet Parade. E&T Contracting Stage at 12:30 p.m. Registration starts at 12:15 p.m. Bring your pets to strut their stuff! FREE EVENT.
– Third Annual Tennessee State Hog Callin’ Championship sponsored by TN Pork Producers and Tosh Farms. E&T Contracting Stage. 1 p.m. 18 years and up. $10 entry fee. First prize $500 and Second prize $250.
– Character Meet and Greet sponsored by Southern Chic Spatique. Henderson City Hall (Upstairs) 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. $5 per child. Wear your favorite gown and crown or superhero costume for some fun with the characters. First 50 kids. Enjoy face painting and decorating a pig themed cookie!
– Swine n’ Shine Car Show sponsored by Quality Bodyworks. Main Street in front of Old Main Building. Registration at 3 p.m., judging at 4 p.m. Come and bring your best cars, trucks, jeeps, ATVs, or motorcycles. $10 entry fee. Prizes Awarded.
– Hog Wild Cornhole Tournament sponsored by Blue Steel Manufacturing, hosted by the Henderson Elks Lodge. Behind the Public Safety Building. Registration at 5 p.m. Bags Fly at 6 p.m. $10 entry fee.
– Adult Talent Show sponsored by E&T Contracting. E&T Contracting Stage at 6:30 p.m. Registration starts at 6 p.m. $25 entry fee. 21 and up. $200 first place cash prize.
– Street Dancing, Dancing on Crook Ave. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. FREE EVENT.
