2024 Speakers & Celebrities

CRAIG CONOVER OF BRAVO'S 'SOUTHERN CHARM

Craig Conover is a fan favorite on Bravo’s hit reality series, Southern Charm. Mocked during filming for his enthusiasm for sewing, Craig has turned his previous pastime into a full-time career with his co-founding of Sewing Down South: a growing southern-based sewing lifestyle brand. Don't miss Craig, appearing on stage Friday at 6pm and Saturday at noon! 

Proud Souls Barbecue & Provisions featuring World Champion Food Network star, Fergolicious BBQ

Come smell, taste and learn about the deliciousness of KC's premiere BBQ supply store, Proud Souls Barbecue & Provisions.   Proud Souls will be showcasing all the top brands of grills and smokers coupled with their own World Champion pitmaster Richard Fergola of Fergolicious BBQ.  Richard has been featured on Destination America’s BBQ Pitmasters, Food Network's Chopped & BBQ USA w/Michael Symon as well as Barbecue Country on The Country Network.

Fergola is also the Director of Marketing with Proud Souls and be headlining the BBQ demo at this year's event.  Become a BBQ master yourself after watching them on stage, and after "tasting turns to believing", be sure to take home some of the award-winning seasonings being featured in booth #518 at the show.