One of the area’s tastiest events, Apex’s Peak City Pig Fest highlights all things smoky and saucy. Historic downtown hosts a barbecue competition, a beer garden, live music, street vendors and a kids’ area. Don’t miss the pig races! June 14-15; 5-11 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, peakcitypigfest.com