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Be the King or Queen of the Grill!

Be the King or Queen of the Grill!

The Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show is celebrating their 40th Anniversary with all things BBQ at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds September 12 – 14, 2025!

Be the grill master of your own backyard with the ultimate accessories and trimmings to make all your friends jealous. Let Curtis Media make you look stellar. A lucky listener will win trendy essentials to help make you and your grilling experience hot and heated. Visit each CMG station website online for your chance to win.

Pitmaster and host of the Food Network’s BBQ Rig Race Michael Mixon will be on stage Friday and Saturday. He’ll prepare his award-winning competition brisket and share his tips and tricks for the grill. Sam Jones and Michael Letchworth of THE Sam Jones BBQ will discuss their whole hog barbequing process on Friday and Saturday. They’ll share their secrets to success — and BBQ samples, too.

The “King/Queen of the Grill” includes:
Agri Supply – Double/Triple Burner Cast Iron Stove, Fryer with Burner & Basket & Charcoal Grill with rotisserie – $469.00 Value
Premium Meats from the Butcher’s Market – $250.00 Value/Gift card.
Lawn care for one year from Fairway Green Lawncare – $350.00 + Value

Contest ends September 12th at midnight!

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