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The 15th annual SOOIE. BBQ Cook-Off will take place in Mauldin on September 12 and 13.
25 chefs will compete in categories including "Anything Butt," ribs, brisket, pulled pork and people's choice .
The event is free to attend, with food tasting tickets available for purchase at $1 each.
In addition to the barbecue competition, the festival will feature live music, a kids' zone, and other entertainment.
Mauldin's most succulent and tasteful event returns for the 15th annual SOOIE. BBQ Cook-Off , scheduled to take place at the City of Mauldin Cultural Center outdoor amphitheater on September 12 and 13.
Sponsored by South Carolina Federal Credit Union, the yearly taste-test festival will bring more than 25 barbecue chefs to Mauldin for a two-day, three-barbecue ca