Battle of the barbecue: Memphis barbecue festival guide
Let the barbecue wars begin!
Memphis will play host to not one, but two (!!), barbecue competitions in May — on the same weekend. Our May barbecue newsletter series will preview both the new SmokeSlam BBQ Festival and the longtime Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Plus, we’ll share an overview of Memphis barbecue, results from both competitions and recipes you can make at home.
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- What’s new for 2024
- Tips for attendees
- Schedules, maps and parking information
- Interviews with barbecue experts and judges
- Winners from both contests
- Barbecue recipes