Sam Swanson Live & Ruffin Redneck BBQ

Sam Swanson Live and Ruffin Redneck BBQ Food Truck are coming to Gioia dell’Amore Cellars in Mayodan, NC, on Sunday, November 22, 2026. Enjoy live music from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, authentic Southern barbecue from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, and handcrafted wine at our family-owned North Carolina winery. With soulful vocals, creative acoustic performances, and slow-smoked barbecue favorites, it’s a flavorful way to spend a Sunday at the vineyard.

What to Expect

Some artists play the songs you love. Others take those familiar tunes somewhere entirely their own. Add a little smoke, some Southern barbecue, and a glass of wine, and November 22 is shaping up nicely. ❤️

Sam Swanson takes the stage from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, bringing more than two decades of experience, 15 albums, and a sound all his own. A soulful singer, songwriter, cover artist, and touring musician, Sam puts his personal stamp on classic pop hits spanning more than six decades. With his acoustic guitar, looping pedal, powerful vocals, and occasional rap-inspired flair, he transforms familiar favorites into something fresh and unexpected. You may recognize the song, but you might not have heard it quite like this!

Meanwhile, Ruffin Redneck BBQ will be serving from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, bringing the unmistakable flavors of authentic Southern barbecue from right here in Ruffin, North Carolina. Think smoked beef brisket, pulled pork, smoked sausage, chicken wings, and smoked bologna, alongside classic Southern sides. This is the kind of menu that makes choosing just one favorite a challenge. And yes, arriving hungry is an excellent plan. 😉

The tasting room will be open from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, with handcrafted Gioia wines and local craft beer available throughout the afternoon. Find your spot, raise a glass, and enjoy the combination of live music, smoky barbecue, and vineyard views.

Whether you’re coming to hear Sam reinvent a favorite song, satisfy a barbecue craving, or simply enjoy an afternoon out with someone special, we’d love to welcome you.

Sunday, November 22, 2026

• 🎶 Sam Swanson Live: 2:00–5:00 PM
• 🍖 Ruffin Redneck BBQ Food Truck: 1:00–5:00 PM
• 🍷 Tasting Room: 1:00–6:00 PM

At Gioia, even familiar favorites deserve a little twist.

Menu

About Your Hosts

Sam Swanson is an American singer/songwriter with a soulful croon that occasionally spits bars. He is a full-time solo cover artist, wedding singer, and touring musician with over 2 decades and 15 albums of experience. Sam is known for putting his own unique artistic spin on classic pop tunes spanning the past 6+ Decades using his powerful voice, acoustic guitar, and looping pedal for percussion.

Ruffin Redneck BBQ is a mobile food truck and catering service based in Ruffin, North Carolina, serving authentic smoked meats and Southern sides. Their menu features favorites including beef brisket, pulled pork, smoked sausage, chicken wings, and smoked bologna, all bringing that classic Southern barbecue flavor to the table.

Located in Mayodan, North Carolina, Gioia dell’Amore Cellars at Autumn Creek Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery and destination offering handcrafted wines, vineyard experiences, lodging, weddings, private events, a wine club, a wine travel club and charitable events. Built around the philosophy of Scatter Joy! and inspired by the playful romance of wine and life, the winery is committed to creating memorable experiences while supporting local artisans, organizations and the surrounding community.