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 Event Details 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 […]
WCBCC Winners
2024 Grand Champion The Shed BBQ 2024 Awards – Pork Division Ribs Click here to see the full list. Shoulder Click here to see the full list. Whole Hog Click here to see the full list. Patio Porkers Click here to see the full list. 2024 Ancillary Awards – Anything But Categories Turkey Smoke sponsored […]
Teams
2025 TEAM APPLICATION We now have the ability for teams to complete the application online. Apply online here – it’s easy. Entry fee includes: booth space, entry of one pork category, eighteen (18) 24-hour wristiks for championship pork categories or eight (8) 24-hour wristiks for Patio Porker category, two (2) vehicle load-in passes, one (1) […]
WCBCC Judges
2025 Judges’ Seminar – now accepting applications The 2025 Memphis in May WCBCC Judges’ Seminar will be Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Old Dominick Distillery in downtown Memphis. The seminar is held each year to instruct and train barbecue judges for the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Topics covered at the Judges Seminar include Memphis […]
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 Map
2024 Event Map DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL WCBCC PROGRAM, MAP, AND TEAM LIST HERE!
