2019 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
- About
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 Tom Lee Park on the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown Memphis, TN. Nearly 250 teams travel from around the world and across the U.S. to compete for the title of World Champion and a share of the more than $115,000 in prize money. The 2018 Contest drew more than 75,000 attendees, including teams from twenty-six states and six countries, from as far away as Japan and the Czech Republic to compete in the championship pork categories of Ribs, Shoulder, and Whole Hog, as well as the ancillary competitions of Hot Wings, Sauce, and “Anything But Pork.” The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest also offers an amateur category, the Patio Porkers, which allows the backyard grillers the opportunity to test their skills against best in barbecue.
- Additional Info
- The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is a four-day event taking place in downtown Memphis with the Mississippi River as the backdrop. More than 230 teams come from over 25 states and several foreign countries to participate in America's most prestigious barbecue competition. With over $117,000 in prize money at stake, teams compete in three different championship categories: rib, shoulder and whole hog. For patrons eager to experience the contest in person, keep in mind that it is a competition and due to local health regulations, the team cannot sell the barbecue. Recent consumer experiences have been added to combat that factor. Those hungry for a taste of competition barbecue should participate in BBQ Alley, Kingsford Tour of Champions and/or a VIP Pass!
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