Once package is purchased, a Memphis In May representative will email a special discount code to the contact email provided for the members of your group to officially register for the Great American River Run.
Great American River Run Corporate and Group Packages
Flava Faceoff of Memphis
Chefs and Mixologist now have a chance to compete and see who can create the best bite and sip at the Flava Faceoff of Memphis, a premier three-day cooking competition presented by Sam’s Club during the 2025 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. This head-to-head battle will feature the top chefs and mixologists from Memphis’ vibrant hospitality […]
Barbecue Marketplace
Barbecue Marketplace was created with both the competition teams and event attendees in mind. The marketplace allows teams and pitmasters the opportunity to showcase and sell their sauces and rubs, while allowing festival attendees access to purchase rubs and sauces produced by WCBCC teams and pitmasters. 2025 WCBCC teams looking to participate in Barbecue Marketplace […]
Great American River Run Expo
Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 14. Questions? Email garr@memphisinmay.org for help and include “2024 Great American River Run Expo” in the subject line.
Junior Barbecue Cooking Contest
Prizes! Cash Prizes: First $1,500 per category, Second $750 per category, Third $500 per category, Fourth $250 per category.Grand Champion: $3,000 ($15,000). Must turn in entries in all 4 categories to be eligible for Grand Champion. Golden Ticket: Grand Champion receives Golden Ticket to the WFC as well as each category winner. One Golden Ticket per team. […]
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 […]
International Salute
2025 Honored Country – South Korea Greater Memphis Chamber leading International Programming Building on a partnership spanning nearly 50 years, the Greater Memphis Chamber will lead all international, economic development, and diplomatic activities for Memphis in May International Festival, including the annual selection of an honored country. The Memphis in May Board of Directors unanimously […]
