The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will crown its 2026 Grand Champion during a ceremony at 7 p.m. May 16 at Liberty Park. Nearly 190 teams took part in competition, which ...

The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest returns to Liberty Park. From the teams to the entertainment, here's what to expect.

Memphis is known for its barbecue, and this unique regional staple combines the city's signature flavors with spaghetti for a ...

Commissary and Central BBQ are the two finalists in The Commercial Appeal's Best BBQ in Memphis 2025 competition. Voting for the final round is open until noon June 5, with the winner announced on ...

Everyone in Memphis knows Memphis-style barbecue is the best. But which Memphis bbq joints get the highest ratings from travelers and locals? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue ...

Teams competing in Ms. Piggie Idol at the Memphis in May BBQ fest hammed it up, performing music parodies in pig-inspired ...

Event organizers plan for more public food tastings and behind-the-scenes tours. The smoke is already filling the beautiful Memphis sky, an unmistakable signal that the 2026 Memphis in May World ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Barbecue connoisseurs, your time has come. Registration has opened for the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Judge's Seminar, which is the first in a series of steps to ...

More than 180 teams will fire up their grills as part of the 2026 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. The competition returns to Memphis' Liberty Park May 13-16 and is sure to ...

Heath Riles BBQ was named Grand Champion of the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest for the second year in a row. The team was crowned 2026 Grand Champion during the awards ...