MIM barbecue contest off to a saucy start
The 2026 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest started Wednesday, May 13, with sauce wrestling. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest kicked off with the parade of champions followed by the event’s traditional sauce wrestling.
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Sauce Wrestling Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking ContestSophia Surrett
Sophia Surrett is a University of Alabama graduate, where she received her B.A. in news media and M.A. in journalism and media studies. She has been with The Daily Memphian since July 2023, first starting as a business reporter covering various beats. Now, she covers food, restaurants, and hospitality and tourism.
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