Lincolnton Information
Located on the quiet side of Charlotte, Lincolnton is a delightful surprise to visitors. Our distinguished downtown, engaging history and quality accommodations will leave you wondering why it took so long to find us.
With a population just over 10,000, Lincolnton has maintained its small town charm while providing big city opportunities.
Ask a dozen residents what makes Lincolnton so special and you'll get a dozen different answers. One will describe an atmosphere and way of life you thought had disappeared. Another will smile at the opportunity to talk about the way residents treat each other and newcomers and visitors like family. A third will delight in describing our stately courthouse and classic downtown. But all will agree that our location-with hiking and horseback riding in the nearby South Mountains, sailing and fishing on Lake Norman, North Carolina's largest lake, and our close proximity to Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city-makes us North Carolina's Best Kept Secret.
Where to Stay
Days Inn of Lincolnton
614 Clark Dr.
704-735-8271
Comfort Inn of Lincolnton (official Hog HappenINN)
1550 East Main Street
704-732-0011
Directions
(Non-Vending BBQ Teams arriving before 4pm on Friday can register in the parking lot of the Lincoln Campus of Gaston College)
From Hickory
Take Hwy 321 South to Exit 24 (Hwy 27 & 150) Take Right at Light (onto Hwy 27/150). Travel West.
BBQ Teams Take Left on Hwy 150 West & Bus 321 South (Generals Blvd). Travel through two traffic lights. Take right on exit ramp to Bus 321 South. Take Right (Gastonia Hwy/S. Aspen Street). Travel to Gaston College on Right to Registration/Welcome tent. (511 S Aspen St)
Bikers & Vendors: Stay on East Main Street (Hwy 27 W) to Court Square. Travel to Bike Fest Registration/Welcome Tent (403 East Main Street)
From Gastonia
Take Hwy 321 North (Exit 17 from I-85) to Exit 24 (Hwy 27 & 150) Take Right at Light (onto Hwy 27/150). Travel West.
BBQ Teams: Take Left on Hwy 150 West & Bus 321 South (Generals Blvd). Travel through two traffic lights. Take right on exit ramp to Bus 321 South. Take Right (Gastonia Hwy/S. Aspen Street). Travel to Gaston College on Right to Registration/Welcome tent. (511 S Aspen St)
Bikers & Vendors: Stay on East Main Street (Hwy 27 W) to Court Square. Travel to Bike Fest Registration/Welcome Tent (403 East Main Street)
From Mooresville
Take Hwy 150 West to Lincolnton.
BBQ Teams: Take Left to continue on Hwy 150 West (Generals Blvd). Travel through two traffic lights. Take right on exit ramp to Bus 321 South. Take Right (Gastonia Hwy/S. Aspen Street).Travel to Gaston College on Right to Registration/Welcome tent. (511 S Aspen St)
Bikers & Vendors: Stay on East Main Street (Hwy 27 W) to Court Square. Travel to Bike Fest Registration/Welcome Tent (403 East Main Street)
From Shelby
Take Hwy 150 East to Lincolnton.
BBQ Teams: Take Bus 321 South Exit. Turn Left (Gastonia Hwy/S. Aspen Street). Travel to Gaston College on Right to Registration/Welcome tent. (511 S Aspen St)
Bikers & Vendors: Turn Left on East Main Street (Hwy 27 W) to Court Square Travel to Bike Fest Registration Tent (403 East Main Street)
