Christopher Prieto’s inaugural Pickin’ in the Park brought barbecue, live music, and community spirit to Knightdale Station Park.
There are definitely worse ways for one to spend a Saturday afternoon in Knightdale. The smell of smoked meats in the air. Knowing that plate of brisket, those smoked wings, and the pulled pork were soon to be consumed under the Carolina sun.
That was the mood at the inaugural Pickin’ in the Park, hosted by Christopher Prieto’s Prime Barbecue in conjunction with the Town of Knightdale. The event was held on May 16 at Knightdale Station Park and featured a lineup of North Carolina pitmasters, family activities, live music, and hungry ‘cue fanatics, more than happy to stand in long lines across the grass, eager to chase the smoke from one canopy to the next…