Third generation pitmaster Sam Jones of Sam Jones BBQ and the famous Skylight Inn was named a 2018 James Beard Foundation Awards Semifinalist for “Best Chef: Southeast” and published the cookbook Whole Hog BBQ: The Gospel of Carolina Barbecue. Inspired by his family’s legacy and hard work, Sam has dedicated his life to the art of making traditional Eastern North Carolina-style pork barbecue.

Be our guest Wednesday, May 8 to enjoy an evening in the Sperry Tent with Tennessee-based Nelson’s Green Brier alongside Sam Jones and Trevor Stockton. Sample a selection of Tennessee whiskies as dinner is prepared over an open fire.