SmokeSlam will be canceled in 2026 as organizers work with Memphis in May to possibly present a unified BBQ competition in ...

The second annual SmokeSlam barbecue competition will take place May 15-17 at Tom Lee Park in Memphis. More than 70 teams will compete for the Grand Champion title. SmokeSlam is back for its second ...

For the first time, Pigfest will be an official BBQ World Cup qualifier. Winners will be invited to compete in Las Vegas for ...

Organizers say they will be taking a break in order to plan a unified event with the Memphis in May World Championship BBQ ...

Organizers of the SmokeSlam BBQ Festival confirmed Tuesday morning that the festival is on pause this year as they try to ...

The event brings together barbecue, chili, steaks, cars, live music, vendors, a kids zone, food trucks, beer and more.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Tickets for Memphis in May’s 2026 World Championship Barbeque Cooking Contest go on sale at 10 a.m.