Every great barbecue event has a story... and Summer Royale is one worth sharing.

Join us as @pitmastercheez (Stan), Tyrone @tyronemanning9686 T-Dub BBQ and the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast discuss everything coming to the 4th Annual Summer Róyal in Dillon, South Carolina.

What started as a fundraiser for a classmate battling cancer has grown into one of the Southeast's most meaningful barbecue events—bringing together pitmasters, families and the community to support local cancer patients while celebrating whole hog barbecue, competition and fellowship.

In this episode you'll hear about:

🔥 Whole Hog Competition

🍗 Chicken Wing Shootout

🐖 Pitmaster Meet & Greet

🎁 Giveaways including a vehicle, TVs, premium car wash packages and more

🎓 The new Toni Graves Scholarship Initiative

❤️ Why giving back is the heart of Summer Royale

Whether you're a competition cook, backyard pitmaster, or simply love authentic barbecue culture, this is an event you won't want to miss.

📍 Summer Royale

City of Dillon Sports Complex

1201 Hwy 34

Dillon, South Carolina

📅 Labor Day Weekend 2026

Friday Night Meet, Greet & Eat (FREE)

Saturday Festival & Competition

🎟 Admission:

Adults: $20

Children (12 & under): $10

Military Discount Available

If you're unable to attend but would still like to support the mission, donation information is provided in the video.

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The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast/Black Smoke Media does not collect or distribute donations for Summer Royale. Any donation information shown in this video is provided solely at the request of the event organizers. Please direct all donations and questions to Summer Royale using the payment methods and contact information displayed during the video.

00:00 Welcome to Dillon, South Carolina

00:22 Introducing the Summer Royale Special

01:31 What is Summer Royale?

03:00 The Mission Behind the Event

04:38 Why This Cause Matters

06:07 How People Can Donate

08:02 Why Summer Royale Feels Different

09:19 Giveaways, Cars & Community

10:56 Friday Night Pitmaster Meet & Greet

12:58 Friday Night Fish Fry

14:17 New Scholarship Initiative

17:21 Competition Categories & Teams

20:03 Event Details & Admission

21:04 Family Friendly Atmosphere

23:07 Why You Should Attend

24:39 Friday Meet, Greet & Eat

26:24 Community Before Competition

26:44 Final Invitation

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