I'll be there in a little over 3 hours.

8/7/2010 8:42:16 AM

I've got a friend competing out there in BBQ, but we can't make this years unfortunately

8/7/2010 8:44:00 AM

i'm sad i can't go this year. i've always had a great time in the past

8/7/2010 8:58:31 AM

I'll be there at noon. Any tips on bourbons to try first?

8/7/2010 9:27:56 AM

your mom

8/7/2010 9:31:47 AM

i'm a big fan of Tullamore Dew and Basil Hayden

but you can't go wrong with Makers Mark or Woodford

Blanton's Single Barrel appears to be between $50-60 per bottle, so if you're looking to get your money's worth...

http://www.beerandbourbon.com/cary/drink-menu

[Edited on August 7, 2010 at 9:37 AM. Reason : link]

8/7/2010 9:33:48 AM

went last night, it was awesome

8/7/2010 9:40:22 AM

VIP checking in

8/7/2010 10:08:01 AM

are they open already? or are you checking into the thread?

8/7/2010 10:14:46 AM

i'm pretty sure VIPs get in at noon and general admission is at 2pm

8/7/2010 10:17:54 AM

damn, charlottes festival looks like it is better than ours, they have a cigar tent at theirs

8/7/2010 10:20:39 AM

i will be there at noon

8/7/2010 10:21:27 AM

it's because Koka is 100% non-smoking

looks like Richmond and Charlotte are the only two locations that have a cigar tent. I guess it depends on the venue.

8/7/2010 10:24:19 AM

ah, the non-smoking thing probably explains it

8/7/2010 10:25:49 AM

there were 2 cigar tents last night and people were definitely smoking

8/7/2010 10:35:27 AM

well i'll be damned

8/7/2010 10:38:54 AM

I was there yesterday, and it was fantastic. Try Big Al's barbecue.

8/7/2010 10:42:06 AM

yeah I was there last night and people were smoking pretty much everywhere

8/7/2010 2:41:10 PM

Last night was great, just the right amount of people and aside from the humidity, the weather was nice. Never waited more than a few seconds to get a drink.

8/7/2010 3:35:00 PM

I didn't feel as bad this year after it was all over, but I did feel a little drunk for a longer period of time after it was over. btw, the funnel cake was good too.

8/8/2010 2:32:09 PM