Let's get jiggy with it! Jiggy with the Piggy Festival is back for another round in Downtown Kannapolis, N.C. May 3-7, 2023. This barbeque festival is THE spot for anyone looking to celebrate and taste barbeque with over 50 barbeque teams cooking up only the best recipes of this iconic southern dish. From food trucks, to vendors, to fair rides - Jiggy with the Piggy is ready for you and your family to join in the fun this May!

 

Jiggy with the Piggy 2023 Event Schedule

 

Jiggy with the PiggyPhoto by the City of Kannapolis

Wednesday, May 3

11 A.M. – Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Q’s) Ballgame

 

Thursday, May 4

8 A.M. - 5 P.M. - BBQ Competition Teams Arrive

4-7 P.M. - Kannapolis Farmers Market Opens for the Season – corner of Dale Earnhardt Boulevard & Vance Avenue

6:30 P.M. - Jiggy with the Piggy 5K, part of the Run Kannapolis Series (Dress in a piggy related costume to win prizes) Race begins on N. Research Campus Drive

7 P.M. – Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Q’s) – Star Wars Night – May the Force Be With You – Postgame Fireworks

 

Friday, May 5

8 A.M. - 5 P.M. - BBQ Competition Teams Arrive

5 P.M. - Jiggy Festival Opens - North Carolina Research Campus Horseshoe; Food, Arts & Crafts, Kids Zone, Carnival Rides, and More

5:30 P.M. – Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Q’s) Ballgame

7 P.M.  – Travis Denning Concert (Ryan Perry - Opening Act)  - North Carolina Research Campus Horseshoe

9 P.M. – Jiggy Festival Closes

 

Saturday, May 6

7 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. - Y Service Club Pancake Breakfast – YMCA Kannapolis

9 A.M. –  Jiggy Festival Opens to the Public – North Carolina Research Campus Horseshoe 

  • Food, Arts & Crafts, Kids Zone, Music, Carnival Rides, and More 
  • Saturday Kids Zone will feature a new Ninja Course.
  • Rides are $2/$10 wristband
  • (Look for the signs and the white tent) 
  • Proceeds Benefit the Kannapolis YMCA, Kannapolis Rotary Club and the Kannapolis Youth Council. 
  • Festival attendees can purchase blocks of ten (10) samples for $10. 

Noon – 2 P.M. -  People's Choice - Pork Tasting (while supplies last) – North Carolina Research Campus Horseshoe 

  • Proceeds Benefit the Kannapolis YMCA, Kannapolis Rotary Club and the Kannapolis Youth Council. 

5 P.M.  - Jiggy Festival Closes

7 P.M.  – Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Q’s) Ballgame – Postgame Fireworks.

KCBS BBQ Competition - Throughout the day the professional barbeque teams compete for top awards and money prizes. 

 

Sunday, May 7

1 P.M. – Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Q’s) Ballgame

Throughout the day barbeque teams compete for top awards and money prizes.

 

 

"Kannapolis Q's" Three-Game Weekend Series

 

Jiggy with the Piggy Apparel

Photo by the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

 

Beginning Friday, May 5, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers will officially become the "Kannapolis Q's" for a game-filled weekend during Jiggy with the Piggy. Players and coaches will be decked out in specialty, festive uniforms for their games the weekend of May 5 - May 7 which feature an adorable pig mascot contributing to the pride of the community in celebrating one of the top festivals in the Southeast. 

 

Looking to buy merch for Jiggy with the Piggy 2023? Check out the City of Kannapolis and Kannapolis Cannon Baller's online stores:

 

City of Kannapolis Merchandise

Kannapolis Q's Merchandise

 

Event schedule & photos provided by City of Kannapolis.

 

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