Welcome to Memphis — home of the blues, barbecue and sauce wrestling. The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest kicked off in epic fashion on May 14 at Liberty Park with the ...

The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is back for its 47th edition. More than 150 teams are set to compete for the title of Grand Champion at the event, which is set for May ...

Expanding Memphis' global barbecue appeal at the 2026 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest following the 2025 South Korea Hongseong Global BBQ Festival. After a great experience at the ...

SmokeSlam and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest featured BBQ competitions, live music, and various attractions. SmokeSlam attendees enjoyed BBQ samples, including chicken, ...

“Memphis In May celebrates global barbecue connections following participation in South Korea’s Hongseong Global BBQ Festival”! Barbecue is more than competition; it’s community and culture. After ...

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Some 150 elite barbecue pitmaster teams will battle it out for the barbecue world championship title at the Memphis International Festival in May. Randy Blevins is Memphis in May's vice president of ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Not one but two opportunities to get some pork on your fork this week. Crews are preparing for one of the biggest events in the city, Memphis in May. The 47th World Championship ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Barbecue connoisseurs, your time has come. Registration has opened for the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Judge's Seminar, which is the first in a series of steps to ...

May is the month for barbecue competitions in Memphis. The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest runs May 14-17 at Liberty Park while SmokeSlam is May 15-17 at Tom Lee Park. The ...