The Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church in Charlotte is hosting its 93rd annual barbeque this Thursday. This tradition has persisted for nearly a century, and for the first time since the onset of the pandemic, it's offering dine-in service. The barbeque, located at the Mallard Creek Optimist BBQ Fields at 11400 Mallard Creek Road, has become a staple for locals with a smorgasbord of hickory smoked pork, Brunswick stew, and vinegar-based cole slaw, according to WCNC. Service starts at 10 a.m. and continues until supply runs out, with drive-thru and carry-out options also available for patrons.
For those interested in daily updates, the barbeque’s Instagram will offer live updates, shared by WBTV. Patrons can pay with Visa and Mastercard credit cards or cash, though the church is unable to take debit cards.
This year's Mallard Creek BBQ not only celebrates tradition but also supports a cause, contributing part of its proceeds toward recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. The event has roots as a fundraiser dating back to the Great Depression era and continues to support local missions while dishing out consistent favorites at unchanged prices, as noted by WCNC.
"We'll have a few of those up here," Perry Deaton, a church elder, told WSOCTV. "They'll be here passing up information and talking to people." With COVID-19 restrictions lifted, the event, which can seat 400 at once for dine-in service, is expected to be in "full force" this year.
