Chillin’ and Grillin’ at #WCBCC The City’s Biggest Barbecue Party is at Liberty Park! Recognized by USAToday as the “Most Prestigious Barbecue Contest,” the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is a four-day competition held in Memphis, TN. Teams representing the best of barbecue that have been honing their craft for years compete […]
WC Barbecue Contest
Tickets
WCBCC Ticket & Experience Information The 47th World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will be held May 14 – 17, 2025 at Liberty Park in Memphis, TN The famous Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is the world’s largest pork barbecue contest. For 47 years legions of barbecue fans and competition cooking teams have […]
WCBCC Winners
2025 WCBCC Division Winners! 2025 Grand Champion Sponsored by Cattlemen’s “Heath Riles BBQ“ Ribs Sponsored by Cattlemen’s 1st: Heath Riles BBQ2nd: Swinos3rd: Slabs A’ Smokin4th: Auto Be Grillin5th: Killer Grillers6th: Fat Side Up7th: Porkin In The Park8th: Serial Grillers9th: Smokin With An Attitude10th: Big O’s BBQ Shoulder Sponsored by Cattlemen’s 1st: Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q2nd: […]
Teams
PATIO PORKER Category The Patio Porker Category is perfect for first-time grillers. Small manageable space, low entry fees delivering maximum bang for the buck. For more information about Patio Porkers click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
WCBCC General Information Any COVID19 protocols that are in place at the time of the event will be enforced. Event details subject to change. The safety of our patrons and staff are our top priority. Permitted/Prohibited Items What Can I Bring? What Can’t I Bring? *These items are subject to change. Please recheck this section […]
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors Supporting Partners Partnership Opportunities For more information on becoming a partner for one of our many events or programs, please contact our Sponsorship Department.
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Parking
University Park & Ride University Park & Ride Located just 2.5 miles from the festival, you’ll avoid the crowds parking near the Fairgrounds at Liberty Park. Parking is $20 a day or $50 for the weekend. The shuttle is free and only available to people parking in the lot. University Park & Ride address: 3700 Central […]
WCBCC Merch
World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest merch is available May 1-31, 2025 online and at Liberty Park.
2022 Winners
GRAND CHAMPION Click here to view full list of results. Blues Hog 2022 Awards – Pork Division Ribs Click here to view the full list of results. Shoulder Click here to view full list of results. Whole Hog Click here to view full list of results. Green Grilling Award Sweet Cheeks Kingsford Tour of Champions […]
