
The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is a serious celebration of Memphis’ claim as the Barbecue Capital of the World. Ranked the “Most Prestigious”BBQ Competition by USA Today, 150+ teams from over 25 states and several foreign countries will compete for their share of a nearly $190,000 prize purse, and bragging rights as the World Champion of BBQ at
the “Super Bowl of Swine”!
The WCBCC has been an economic driver of tourism to the city of Memphis for nearly 50 years, and is more than just a barbecue competition! The WCBCC is the largest backyard barbecue party created to celebrate the great city of Memphis.
We hope you will join us for food, fun and fellowship this May as we kickoff summer and celebrate our beloved city of Memphis!