World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
- Dates
- Expected May 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- To be announced
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Aug 31, 2026
World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 13 to 16 May 2026 in Memphis , TN. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
What to eat & drink
Choose a public tasting product rather than expecting access to private team tents; compare championship context with regional concessions.
You must try…
- Tour of Champions barbecue tasting
- Open Fire experience
- BBQ Alley tasting
- A regional concession barbecue plate
Festival weekend in pictures
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The experience
What's special
Memphis in May’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest turns the city’s barbecue identity into four days of team competition and public tasting experiences
What people love
Tour of Champions, Open Fire and BBQ Alley tickets give ordinary visitors structured ways to taste and understand a contest that would otherwise happen mainly inside team spaces
Music & entertainment
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
How do I get to World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest?
By car
Most people drive to World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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Where
Map shows the centre of Memphis . The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Camping & Accommodation
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Watch
2026 Memphis In May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Day 2 recap with Rasheed Philips, Memphis in May on YouTube
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