The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will return to Liberty Park in Midtown Memphis in 2024.

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 1977 and 2024 will be the 46th edition of this storied and beloved Memphis tradition.

Schedule:

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Gates Open: 5pm

Park Closes: 10pm

Featured Entertainment

Sauce Wrestling 6:30pm

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Gates Open: 11am

Park Closes: 12am

Home Depot Culinary Demos: 12:00- 6 p.m. throughout the day

BBQ Alley with Big Green Egg and Friends: Noon - 2pm

Grill Mates Demo: 3pm

Kingsford Tour of Champions: 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm

BBQ Alley with Big Green Egg and Friends: 2pm - 4pm

BBQ Alley with Big Green Egg and Friends: 4pm - 6pm

Grill Mates Demo: 5pm

Ms. Piggie Idol: 6pm

Awards Ceremony - Ms. Piggie Idol, Best T-shirt, Booth: 7pm

Friday, May 17, 2024

Gates Open: 11am

Park Closes: 12am

Home Depot Culinary Demos: 12pm - 6pm throughout the day

BBQ Alley with Big Green Egg and Friends: Noon - 2pm

Kingsford Tour of Champions: 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm

BBQ Alley with Big Green Egg and Friends: 2pm - 4pm

BBQ Alley with Big Green Egg and Friends: 4pm - 6pm

Grill Mates Demo: 5pm

Awards Ceremony - Anything But, Hot Wings, Sauce and Turkey Smoke: 6pm

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Championship Judging Day!

Gates Open: 10am

Park Closes: 10pm

BBQ Alley with Big Green Egg and Friends: 11am - 1pm

Home Depot Culinary Demos: 12pm - 6pm throughout the day

BBQ Alley with Big Green Egg and Friends: 1pm - 3pm

BBQ Alley with Big Green Egg and Friends: 3pm - 5pm

Awards Ceremony - Grand Champion and Ribs, Whole Hog, Shoulder, Patio and KTOC: 7pm

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Date: May 15-18, 2024

Location: Liberty park

335 South Hollywood, Memphis, TN 38104

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