rfid wristbandsHogs for the Cause uses only RFID wristbands for entry and food and beverage purchases. Credit or debit cards are linked to the RFID wristbands, making it easier to pay for food and drinks across the festival, without the need to add funds. Cash may also be used to add funds to wristband.

G hogs app HThis year a Hogs for the Cause app will be available—complete with menus, a site map, & more.

march 27 + 28, 2020

ticket options• 1-Day General Admission tickets are $30 and $40 at the gate.• 2-Day General Admission tickets are $55 and $70 at the gate.• 1-Day Boss Hog VIP Pass is $199 and includes admission, access to Boss Hog Tent with complimentary alcohol and

private restrooms, $75 pre-loaded wristband, private front of stage viewing, re-entry privileges, and much more.• Two-Day Judges Pass is $90 and includes access to the Judge’s Tent, where you can sample and vote on the winning team.• 2-Day Boss Hog VIP Pass is $349 and includes admission on both Friday and Saturday, access to Boss Hog Tent with

complimentary alcohol and private restrooms, $75 pre-loaded wristband, private front of stage viewing, re-entry privileges, and much more.

• 2-Day Goin’ Ham Super VIP Pass is $699 and includes admission on both Friday and Saturday, on-stage viewing, exclusive backstage parking, $100 pre-loaded wristband to spend on food and drink, access to Boss Hog Tent with complimentary alcohol and private restrooms, an opportunity to be a Hogs judge, Hogs merchandise, re-entry privileges, and much more.

* The snail mail fulfillment deadline for ticket purchases is March 16th

Don’t Miss Our Swap Nights March 22nd and 25th at Urban South!

friday, march 27, 3:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. / uno lakefront arena groundsFriday night is BACON NIGHT presented by Nueskes. Guests have an opportunity to mingle with the pitmasters and teams while they are preparing their meats for Saturday’s competition. In addition to BBQ samples, each team will honor the hog by creating their own unique bacon dish that will be available for sale. The dishes can be previewed on the Hogs website. Hogtails, beer, wine, soft drinks, and food will also be available for purchase.• Friday Judges Pass is $50. Friday’s categories are Sauce, Blue Plate Side, and Nueskes Bacon.• Friday Boss Hog VIP tickets are $199 each and include Friday admission, $40 pre-loaded wristband, access to Boss Hog Tent

with complimentary alcohol and private restrooms, as well as private front of stage viewing, re-entry privileges, and more.

Local talent and regional favorites will be featured on three stages—Michelob Ultra Stage, Luzianne/Blue Plate Stage & Phelps Dunbar Tent:

Robert Randolph and the Family Band  featuring The Soul Rebels and Brandon ‘Taz’ NiederauerYolaGhost LightIlliterate LightBoy Named BanjoThe Iceman Special

WaldenJank SetupJuno Dunes

Urban South Beer Hall (two one-hour sets 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.):Nonc Nu & The Wild Matous

friday night music lineup

Hogs for the Cause is a 501c(3) organization that unites barbecue culture nationwide to provide aid to families while their child is being treated for pediatric brain cancer. Year-round efforts culminate in an annual two-day music festival and barbecue competition, combining over 20 contemporary bands with over 90 competing barbecue teams. Currently, Hogs for the Cause operates as the premier funding source for the cause and has given over 1,000 direct grants to families in need and has made financial contributions to children’s hospitals in New Orleans, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Atlanta.

saturday, march 28, 11:00 a.m. / uno lakefront arena groundsThe Ben Sarrat, Jr. Cook-Off:90+ teams of BBQ competitors, comprised of a mix of some of the region’s top chefs, professional BBQ teams and backyard cooking fanatics, will compete for the Ben Sarrat, Jr. Cook-Off Grand Champion Title. The Grand Champion is chosen from the winners of the Whole Hog, Ribs, Pork Butt/Shoulder, and Porkpourri (anything pork) divisions. There are also awards for Best Sauce, Fan Favorite, and Fundraising Champion. Patrons may sample food from every team for donations. Bring your appetite and your favorite fork!• Saturday Judges Pass is $50. Saturday’s categories are Whole Hog, Piglet, Ribs,

Porkpourri, Pork Shoulder and TABASCO®.• Saturday Boss Hog VIP tickets are $199 each and include Saturday admission,

$40 pre-loaded wristband, access to Boss Hog Tent with complimentary alcohol and private restrooms, as well as private front of stage viewing, re-entry privileges, and much more.

Local talent and regional favorites will be featured on three stages—Michelob Ultra Stage, Luzianne/Blue Plate Stage & Phelps Dunbar Tent:

Old Crow Medicine ShowChristone ‘Kingfish’ IngramPaul CauthenAndy Frasco & the UNCharley CrockettSouthern AvenueSweet CrudeThe CommonheartFree Agents Brass Band

Travers BrothershipDalton Wayne and the WarmadillosDave Jordan & the NIA

Urban South Beer Hall (two one-hour sets 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.):Radio Zydeco

saturday music lineup

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