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 ...

Here's a preview of some of the major festivals and events set for Memphis in 2026, for fans of music, art, suds, mudbugs and ...

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 ...

The second annual SmokeSlam barbecue competition will take place May 15-17 at Tom Lee Park in Memphis. More than 70 teams will compete for the Grand Champion title. SmokeSlam is back for its second ...

My good friend Neal @TheFlatTopKing and I headed out this past Wednesday to be a part of Memphis in May as well as Smoke Slam ...

Memphis in May announced Ireland as its 2026 honored country for the annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest next ...

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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, Tenn. - The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is known for bringing out the best in BBQ. But this year, it's also serving up something brand new: A chance for the next generation of ...

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