Welcome to Memphis — home of the blues, barbecue and sauce wrestling. The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest kicked off in epic fashion on May 14 at Liberty Park with the ...

The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is closing early on May 16 due to the threat of severe weather. The festival gates will close at 7 p.m. instead of midnight. The Memphis ...

The second annual SmokeSlam barbecue competition will take place May 15-17 at Tom Lee Park in Memphis. More than 70 teams will compete for the Grand Champion title. SmokeSlam is back for its second ...

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The Memphis in May International Festival is seeking judges for the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis in May BBQ Fest reportedly saw a jump in attendance this year, with more than 40,000 people making their way to Liberty Park. According to Memphis in May, the World ...

“Memphis In May celebrates global barbecue connections following participation in South Korea’s Hongseong Global BBQ Festival”! Barbecue is more than competition; it’s community and culture. After ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The setup is underway as we speak for the largest pork barbecue contest in the world, as Barbecue Fest is back in town at the Simmons Bank Liberty Bowl. Gates don’t open until this ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is known for bringing out the best in BBQ. But this year, it's also serving up something brand new: A chance for the next generation of ...

In February, Memphis in May officials said Beale Street Music Festival would return in 2026. What's the latest on those plans?

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - How'd you like to put your barbecue skills to the test and help the community at the same time? The Community Service Leaders of America's "Smoke for a Cause" barbecue showdown is ...