Charlotte, NC – The Session of Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church, unanimously voted to CANCEL the 91st Annual BBQ, traditionally held the 4th Thursday in October.
The decision was reportedly reached after much prayer and deliberation, by the Session’s Elders.
“While we realize that the “Grand Daddy of North Carolina BBQ’s” is a timeless tradition, greatly anticipated by our Church Membership, our community, the media, and politicians – but, first and foremost the health and safety of our hundreds of Church volunteers and the thousands of valuable customers we serve each year is of the utmost importance.”
The Church Leadership says they explored many options, such as drive thru only service, spaced out seating, postponement, or a scaled down event but unfortunately, the time-honored tradition of slow roasted pork over hickory wood and making our Brunswick stew and cole slaw from scratch – requires very close contact of our Church volunteers for a week.
Leaders say they saw no way to accomplish the event and have people remain safe so they well not have a annual BBQ this year.
