Welcome to the 2025 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, the most prestigious barbecue cooking competition on the planet!  We are excited that you're entering the Ultimate Showdown and wish you luck in your quest to become the World Champion of Barbecue.

Your entry fee includes the following:

• • Your team booth space
  • Entry into one pork category
  • Eighteen (18) 24-hour wristiks for championship pork categories (Whole Hog, Shoulder or Rib) or eight (8) 24-hour wristiks for Patio Porker category
  • Two (2) vehicle load-in passes
  • One (1) team parking pass
  • One (1) 110v/20a circuit
  • One (1) 2025 Commemorative WCBCC Poster
  • One (1) 2025 WCBCC apron

Memphis in May invites you to be a part of the ultimate barbecue experience at the 2025 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

Judges for this ultimate competition recieve the following:

 - Two (2) four-day wristbands for admission & re-entry

 - One (1) parking pass

 - Admission to the judging hospitality area with complimentary beverages and snacks

 - One (1) 2025 WCBCC Judge's apron

 - One (1) 2025 WCBCC Judge's pin

 - One (1) 2025 WCBCC Commemorative poster

 - And of course, tasting some of the best barbecue on the planet!