Country music band Alabama to headline Inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown

Photo: Capital City/Lake Murray Country

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board has announced the headlining act for the inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown at Segra Park will be Grammy Award-winning Country Music Legends Alabama.

The BBQ Showdown will be held on June 14 through June 15, 2024, and will kick-off Friday, June 14 with South Carolina Night.

Alabama is performing on the final night of the showdown which will have a fireworks finale.

“We’re so excited to have Alabama as our headlining act at the inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown. This iconic group is the perfect fit for the finale concert of the Showdown on June 15, at Segra Park. Who doesn’t love phenomenal Country Music and delicious BBQ? We’ll see you at the ballpark!,” remarked Miriam Atria, President/CEO of CCLMC.

Organizers of the event say the two day food sport competition will offer visitors and BBQ fans lots of opportunities to learn from the pros and sample delicious BBQ.

Attendees will be able to sample the South Carolina BBQ Associate chicken wing competition, engage in interactive exhibits, cheer on the team for the home plate prizes, and hear the sounds of the Band of OZ.

“Our team is so excited to welcome in all of the competitors for the Southeastern BBQ showdown, and we can’t wait for Segra Park to be filled with all of the wonderful smells that come with a BBQ cooking competition. What could be better than combining award-winning BBQ with great music and some ice-cold beverages to kick off the summer,” said Brad Shank, President of Columbia Fireflies Baseball.