MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Tickets for Memphis in May’s 2026 World Championship Barbeque Cooking Contest go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. The event, now in its 48th year, is the most prestigious barbecue ...

The Parade of Champions helps to kick off the 2026 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest on May 13, 2026, at Liberty Park in Memphis. (Stu Boyd II-The Commercial Appeal) The Usual ...

The competition field at the 2024 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is as fierce as ever. The teams will battle May 15-18 at Liberty Park for the title of Grand Champion.

It’s almost time for the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. This will be the 46th contest for this world-renowned barbecue cooking competition that has put Memphis at the ...

Central BBQ and Commissary are the two finalists in The Commercial Appeal's Best BBQ in Memphis competition. The final round of voting runs from June 2 to noon on June 5. The winner will be announced ...

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After nearly two decades of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives," celebrity chef and host Guy Fieri has tasted the U.S. from coast to coast. With more than 40 seasons under his belt, he has a spot for every ...

The (hot) dog days of summer are officially here, and that calls for a celebration! Memphis hot dogs go far beyond the ...

Update: This story has been updated to reflect that Memphis in May officials say the unified event in 2027 is not a done deal. Memphis' two barbecue competitions — the Memphis in May World ...

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