The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is closing early on May 16 due to the threat of severe weather. The festival gates will close at 7 p.m. instead of midnight.

The Greater Memphis Chamber is set to unveil the annual poster for the Memphis In May International Festival on Wednesday. This year is a salute to South Korea, the honored country for the festival.

Heath Riles BBQ won the Grand Champion title at the 2025 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. The competition included categories such as ribs, shoulder, whole hog ...

If the second day of the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest had a theme, it would be "New 'Cue." The 2025 competition at Liberty Park featured several new additions ...

SmokeSlam and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest featured BBQ competitions, live music, and various attractions. SmokeSlam attendees enjoyed BBQ samples, including ...

After ending events early on Friday due to the threat of severe weather, Memphis in May announced that the final day of the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will resume as normal on ...

The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest featured new categories, including a junior competition and a steak competition. Junior competitors showcased their skills in ...

Posters targeting these officers have been seen in multiple neighborhoods across the city. Officials in rural Texas are accused of paying campaign worker who told elderly people how to vote: docs ...

Here's what this Memphis BBQ festival learned from last year's event Memphis in May seeks 'next generation of competitors' with new contest Memphis in May seeks 'next generation of competitors ...