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WC Barbecue Contest

2022 Winners

May 18, 2023

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 […]

WCBCC Merch

May 2, 2023

2023 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest merch will be available inside Tom Lee Park. T-Shirts and Hats that have not sold in Tom Lee Park will be available for purchase online after the festival. Posters are available to order now.

WCBCC Map

April 25, 2023

2023 Map

Parking

May 10, 2022

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 […]

Shuttle

May 10, 2022

MATA Downtown Shuttle Shuttle Schedule for WCBCC22 Wednesday May 11th                      4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.                 Thursday May 12th                4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.                 Friday May 13th                                               4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.  Saturday May 12th                                   12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Buses will run approximately every 20-30 minutes for pickup.

Sponsors

February 3, 2022

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

February 3, 2022

WCBCC 2023 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 […]

2023 Schedule

February 3, 2022

Wednesday, May 17 Thursday, May 18 Friday, May 19 Saturday, May 20

2023 Judges

February 3, 2022

WCBCC JUDGE Application Now Closed The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is set for May 17 – 20, 2023! We are no longer accepting applications to judge in this year’s competition. If you have any questions, please contact us at barbecue@memphisinmay.org. If you have not earned your certification from us, register to attend our annual Judges Seminar, which typically […]

Teams

February 3, 2022

2023 TEAM INFORMATION Welcome to the pit! Click the button below to access the 2023 WCBCC Team Information Packet.

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