MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 20, 2023 – The best competition barbecue cooking teams on the planet gathered along the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown Memphis as they have for over four decades, for the annual Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Memphis in May officials announced the winners of the organization’s World […]
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Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest 101
Spring is one of my favorite seasons for many reasons, including the annual Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest! In my opinion, there’s no better way to celebrate the rich history of Memphis and enjoy some good ole’ fashioned BBQ fun. I wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look at this event, including […]
TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE 2023 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BARBECUE COOKING CONTEST
MEMPHIS, TN, December 7, 2022 – Memphis in May officials have announced that Tickets are now on sale for the most prestigious barbecue cooking contest on the planet, the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. The 45th edition of the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will be held May 17-20, 2023, returning to […]
Returning to Tom Lee Park in 2023
Memphis in May International Festival formally announced today that the Beale Street Music Festival and World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will return to the Memphis riverfront downtown in Tom Lee Park in 2023. Thanks to City of Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland for interceding and offering a solution to help with the financial implications of moving […]
WCBCC JUDGES SEMINAR IS SET FOR NOV. 5TH
Attendees will be trained and qualified to judge at the World Championship MEMPHIS, TN, September 19, 2022 – Memphis in May officials have announced the annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Judges Seminar will be held on November 5, 2022. The seminar is held each year to instruct, train and certify barbecue judges for the […]
Memphis in May Issues 2022 Annual Report and Economic Impact Study At Annual Public Meeting
THE FUTURE OF MEMPHIS IN MAY IN JEOPARDY OVER TOM LEE PARK LEASE TERMS Memphis in May International Festival held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at the Memphis Botanic Garden. Results from the 2022 festival were released along with an economic impact study that measures the scale of increased spending in Memphis […]
Move from Riverfront to Fairgrounds Results in Dramatic Decline for Memphis in May
Festival reports record financial loss and lowest attendance in over two decades MEMPHIS, TN, June 16, 2022– Memphis in May returned in 2022 presenting two of the city’s most popular large-scale events at the Fairgrounds in Liberty Park, a temporary location for one year. Preliminary attendance reports indicate a substantial decline in attendance for both […]
2022 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Winners
May 14, 2022 – Memphis Tennessee was again the nexus of barbecue as the absolute best competition barbecue cooking teams converged again for the annual Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Memphis in May officials announced the winners of the organization’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest on Saturday, May 14th. Blues Hog from […]
Tickets Now On Sale For The 2022 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
MEMPHIS, TN, December 10, 2021 – Memphis in May officials have announced that Tickets are now on sale for the most prestigious barbecue cooking contest on the planet, the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. The 44th edition of the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will be held May 11-14, 2022, at the Memphis Fairgrounds. The World Championship […]
Now Accepting Vendor Applications For 2022
Vendor Applications are now open for the 2022 Beale Street Music Festival and World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Our two biggest events will be held in midtown at the Memphis Fairgrounds due to construction at our home in Tom Lee Park. If you are interested in applying to attend the events as a concession or merchandise vendor, please go […]
