Viral sensation ‘The Chicken Baptizer’ heading to The Mill at Fountain Inn for Clemson-Carolina watch party

Big flavors, college football rivalries, and one of the internet’s most viral culinary sensations are colliding in Fountain Inn this fall.

Celebrity cook Bernard Hardison—better known to millions of social media followers as “The Chicken Baptizer”—has officially added The Mill at Fountain Inn to his 2026 Fall Pop-Up Tour. Hardison and his brand, B’s Dining Experience, will roll into downtown Fountain Inn on Saturday, November 28, for a massive Clemson vs. USC Game Day Pop-Up Watch Party.

Event Quick Details:

• Event: The Chicken Baptizer 2026 Fall Pop-Up & Clemson vs. USC Watch Party

• Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026

• Location: The Mill at Fountain Inn (100 Ellis St., Fountain Inn, SC)

• Pre-Orders & Info: Links and pickup windows available via @bsdiningexperiencesc

Hardison took the food world by storm through his larger-than-life social media videos, where he preaches from behind sizzling outdoor fryers and “baptizes” seasoned chicken and meats into shimmering hot oil. His signature hot-honey drizzled creations even earned high praise and a glowing review from viral celebrity food critic Keith Lee, catapulting B’s Dining Experience into national fame.

Now, Upstate foodies and football fans won’t have to travel across the state to get a taste.

The setup at The Mill at Fountain Inn will combine the Palmetto Bowl rivalry watch party with a full open-air festival atmosphere, complete with local retail vendors, live entertainment, and plenty of game-day energy throughout the afternoon.

Because Hardison’s pop-up appearances routinely draw huge crowds and sell out in record time, organizers have already opened advance pre-orders online. Anyone planning to lock in a plate is strongly urged to order early through the link in B’s Dining Experience’s social media bio to guarantee their meal on game day.