This festival is an experience unlike any other. The three-day event will bring carnival rides, car show, music, vendors, bands, dancers, lots of people, and highlighted by the annual Marion “Woody” Curtis BBQ Cook-off competition. During festival week, citizens from the Pee Dee and Waccamaw regions flock to the ball fields of Hemingway for the annual celebration. Every year memories are made and traditions are celebrated. Hemingway Ball Fields Recreation Park 2811, S. Highway 41-51.  Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Hours vary. Free admission. www.scbbqshagfestival.com