When people talk about North Carolina cuisine, they talk about barbecue. Pork. Chopped. So what better way to get to know the state than attending the 25th annual N.C. BBQ Festival in Lexington?

The Biscuit recorded the experience, which was full of good food and even better people. Check it out below to see what you missed. You’ll definitely want to go next year. And if you’re wondering, it’s Western style.