Join Sam Jones BBQ and Our State for a hands-on barbecue class where you’ll master the fundamentals of smoking meat with guidance from the pros at Sam Jones BBQ.

Learn everything you need to create authentic barbecue at home, from preparing and smoking to slicing and serving. The Sam Jones team will share expert tips and recipes for traditional chopped whole hog barbecue, ribs, turkey, and sides, plus guidance for building your own backyard smoker.

Enjoy breakfast before the workshop and savor a traditional Sam Jones BBQ lunch.

Ticket includes lessons, breakfast, lunch, and a swag bag with recipes and other goodies from Sam Jones BBQ and Our State.

Please note: Parking at Sam Jones BBQ is limited, but ample on-street parking is available nearby on Saturday mornings. The class will take place upstairs in the main restaurant. Access to the room is by stairs only and no elevators are available. Please contact Marketing with any questions.

Event details:

Saturday, March 14, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sam Jones BBQ
502 W. Lenoir Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 
 

Tickets:

$195 per person (all-inclusive). This event is currently sold out. Please add your name to the waiting list below.

Refund Policy: We are unable to refund ticket purchases after February 28, 2026 (except in the case of medical emergencies or natural disasters).

Please note: By purchasing tickets, your email address will be added to a centralized Our State email database.