The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, part of Memphis in May International Festival and one of the city’s most iconic traditions, is set to return to Liberty Park in 2027, firing up the grills from Wednesday, May 12 through Saturday, May 15.
On Monday evening, October 5, 2026, the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) announced the winners of the 2026 IFEA Pinnacle Awards during its 71st Annual IFEA Convention & Expo in Tucson, Arizona.
The Heartland Network And Memphis In May Announce Strategic Partnership Joining Two Of The Biggest Names In Competitive Barbecue:
Barbecue Country And The Memphis In May World Championship Barbecue
THE HOME DEPOT OUTDOOR KITCHEN RETURNS TO THE 2026 MEMPHIS IN MAY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BARBECUE COOKING CONTEST WITH A “SMOKING” LINEUP OF FOOD DEMONSTRATIONS AND TASTINGS
FOOD NETWORK STAR CASEY WEBB TO APPEAR AT THE 2026 MEMPHIS IN MAY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BARBECUE COOKING CONTEST
4X WRESTLING WORLD CHAMPION, BILL GOLDBERG BRINGS THE HEAT TO THE 2026 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BARBECUE COOKING CONTEST AT LIBERTY PARK – FRIDAY 05/15/2026.
Memphis In May Announces Cattlemen’s Mainstage Entertainment featuring “Line Dancing King” CUPID, Grammy-award winning blues artist Cedric Burnside and DJ Mike Tee.