Chillin’ and Grillin’ at #WCBCC
The City’s Biggest Barbecue Party is at Liberty Park!
The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is May 14-17, 2025 at Liberty Park in Midtown Memphis.
The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest (WCBCC) is the largest pork barbecue contest in the world and was featured in the nationally broadcast finale of BBQ USA on the Food Network. This competition is expected to be spectacular as a collection of the most championship-winning teams return to the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest to vie for the coveted title of Memphis in May World Champion. .
The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest began in 1978 and 2025 will be the 47th edition of this storied and beloved Memphis tradition.
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 Memphis, TN. Teams representing the best of barbecue that have been honing their craft for years compete for the title of World Champion and a share of the more than $150,000 in prize money. The Contest features championship pork categories of Ribs, Shoulder, and Whole Hog, as well as the ancillary competitions of Hot Wings, Sauce, and “Anything But Pork.”
Check out the FREE Experiences presented the 2024 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest last year:
- Home Depot Outdoor Kitchen
- McCormick Demo Stage
- Cooker Caravan
Enhance your visit by adding on a WCBCC Barbecue Experience (examples from 2024):
- Kingsford Tour of Champions
- BBQ Alley
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