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Welcome to Kannapolis and Jiggy with the Piggy!

We hope you have a great time.

 

Jiggy with the Piggy Schedule of Events


Friday, May 6

8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. BBQ Competition Teams Arrive
5:00 p.m. Festival Opens to the Public - Downtown Kannapolis
Food, Arts & Crafts, Carnival Rides, and More

7-9 p.m. People's Choice - Wing Tasting (while supplies last)

Location: Research Campus - Core Lab, N. Research Drive (Look for the signs and the white tent)Proceeds Benefit the Cannon Memorial YMCA to help fund local youth scholarships and programs. Festival attendees can purchase blocks of ten (10) samples for $10. Each wing sample requires one ticket. For each block of ten samples you will also be given a special ticket to vote for your favorite wing. There will be NO ADVANCED tickets sales in 2016. Tickets will be available for sale onsite Friday night May 6th beginning at 6 PM but only while supplies last.

7:00 p.m. Emily Minor Concert - West Avenue, Downtown Kannapolis

8:00 p.m. - CARS 2 - Family Movie
Location: Research Campus - Core Lab, N. Research Drive
Bring a blanket/chair and enjoy this classic movie.
Sponsored by 600 Festival Association

8:15 p.m. Darrell Harwood Concert, West Avenue, Downtown Kannapolis

9:45 p.m. Fireworks

Saturday, May 7

7:00 a.m. YMCA All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast $5
Location: Kannapolis YMCA

9:00 a.m. Festival Opens to the Public
Food, Arts & Crafts, Carnival Rides, and More
Location: Downtown Kannapolis

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Kid's Zone Activities

12 Noon – 2 pm People's Choice - Competition Pork Tasting (while supplies last)

Location: Research Campus - Core Lab, N. Research Drive (Look for the signs and the white tent)
Proceeds Benefit the Cannon Memorial YMCA to help fund local youth scholarships and programs.
Festival attendees can purchase blocks of ten (10) samples for $10. Each wing sample requires one ticket.
For each block of ten samples you will also be given a special ticket to vote for your favorite wing.
There will be NO ADVANCED tickets sales in 2016.
Tickets will be available for sale onsite Friday night May 6th beginning at 6 PM but only while supplies last.

12 noon Fantastic Shakers Concert

12 noon - 1:30 p.m. BBQ Competition

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Coconut Groove Band Concert

5:00 p.m. BBQ Competition Awards Ceremony
Location: The Laureate Center, Kannapolis City Hall & Police Headquarters

5:00 p.m. Festival Ends

Link to Printable Schedule and Map