Monk: A family vacation prevented me from attending last year’s Jon G’s Jubilation, which is part barbecue festival and part birthday celebration (the original was created to celebrate Garren’s 40th birthday). This year, my family obligations didn’t conflict with my barbecue obligations, so I made my way to Peachland around 4pm on a Saturday – which, by the way, is an odd feeling – for this year’s edition of the Jubilee featuring Lawrence Barbecue, Elliott Moss, N. Sea Oyster Co., and NoDa Brewing.

Swag and jubilee setup

Beef fat caramel wings from Lawrence Barbecue out of Durham

Beef rib croissant sandwich, burnt ends, and watermelon salad from Jon G’s Barbecue

Oysters from N. Sea Oyster Co. out of Hampstead, NC

Whole hog from Elliott Moss, now out of Florence, SC

Dessert from Brown Creek Creamery in Wadesboro and beverages from NoDa Brewing out of Charlotte

Here’s hoping there is a third edition next year!