Teams

BRING ON THE WORLD CHAMPION SMOKE 2023

Teams from over 25 states and several different countries join the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest ranks every year for one reason – to live the first-hand experience of the greatest barbecue competition event on the planet. Teams compete in three different categories during the contest including whole hog, shoulder, and rib. Round up your buddies or coworkers, we’re serious about barbecue ‘round here.

2023 TEAM INFORMATION

Welcome to the pit!

Click the button below to access the 2023 WCBCC Team Information Packet.

2023 TEAM PACKET

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TEAM APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

Team application deadline was February 17, 2023.

For team information, email barbecue@memphisinmay.org.

We received a large number of applications. Due to space limitations caused by the landscape redesign in Tom Lee Park, several teams will not be accepted into the competition and will receive a full application refund.

Teams will be notified of their acceptance by Friday, March 3rd.

No refunds will be made once you have been accepted into the contest.

2023 TEAM APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Click the button below to submit your Team’s Application today!

You will need to reference the Team Application Guide to complete the application.

Team Application

Team Application Guide

Team application deadline is February 17, 2023.

Due to space limitations, not all applications received will be accepted. Entry preference is given to those who complete this application and remit payment earliest, as well as past World Champions and top winners from the previous year. Teams with a guaranteed entry must submit applications no later than January 6th, 2023 to ensure their acceptance.

If you would like to mail in your application, click here to down the Team Application.

For team information, email barbecue@memphisinmay.org.