2024 Memphis in May – World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest

Entry Deadline: February 12, 2024
Categories: BBQ Competitions
2024 Memphis in May - World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
Venue / Location

Liberty Park
335 South Hollywood
Memphis, TN

General Information

It’s The Ultimate Showdown In 2024.

Teams from over 25 states and several foreign countries join the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest ranks every year for one reason – to walk the stage at the greatest barbecue competition event on the planet.

Teams compete in four different categories during the contest including whole hog, shoulder, rib and patio porkers. Round up your buddies or coworkers, we’re serious about barbecue in Memphis.

Categories
– Whole Hog
– Shoulder
– Rib
– Patio Porkers

Entry Fees

Per Entry Fee – $400.00 Whole Hog, Shoulder, Rib
Per Entry Fee – $200.00 Patio Porkers

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

Over $150,000 in cash prizes will be up for grabs, but you’ll face a smoke-filled showdown like no other on the planet.

CHAMPIONSHIP PORK DIVISION
(Whole Hog, Shoulder and Rib)
Grand Champion – $26,000.00
First Place – $11,500.00
Second Place – $3,250.00
Third Place – $2,000.00
Fourth Place – $1,250.00
Fifth Place – $1,000.00
Sixth Place – $600.00
Seventh Place – $500.00
Eighth Place – $400.00
Ninth Place – $350.00
Tenth Place – $300.00

PATIO PORKERS
First Place – $3,000.00
Second Place – $1,250.00
Third Place $1,000.00
Fourth Place – $500.00

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