The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, known as the Super Bowl of BBQ competitions, is a magnet for ...

Nearly 200 teams will compete in the 2026 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Here are seven to watch ...

The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest returns to Liberty Park. From the teams to the entertainment, ...

Event organizers plan for more public food tastings and behind-the-scenes tours. The smoke is already filling the beautiful ...

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The teams competing in the Memphis in May barbecue contest cook up some creative names. We're looking to determine the best ...

The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest begins this week, and 2026 may be the first year in a while ...

Southern barbecue covers many styles and subcultures, and it’s impossible to say which is "best." (Or at least, we wouldn't dare.) That said, certain regions get huge national acclaim for their smoked ...

Update: This story has been updated to reflect that Memphis in May officials say the unified event in 2027 is not a done deal. Memphis' two barbecue competitions — the Memphis in May World ...

You might not expect a national news outlet like USA TODAY to include such a specific category among its annual "10BEST Readers' Choice Awards" polls. But, in fact, readers of USA TODAY this year were ...