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2025 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Team Application
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Deadline: Feb 21, 2025 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: May 14, 2025 5:00 pm - May 17, 2025 10:00 pm (CDT)
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$16.00-5,000.00
About the event
The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is May 14-17, 2025 at Liberty Park in Midtown Memphis.
The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest (WCBCC) is the most recognized pork barbecue contest in the world and has been featured on several national broadcasts and networks, most recently on the finale of BBQ USA hosted by Michael Symon on the Food Network. The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is a collection of the most championship-winning teams to vie for the coveted title of Memphis in May World Champion.
The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest began in 1978 and 2025 will be the 47th edition of this storied and beloved Memphis tradition.
Recognized by USAToday as the “Most Prestigious Barbecue Contest,” the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is a four-day competition with over 80 opportunities to win part of a nearly $175,000 total prize purse. The contest features championship pork categories of Ribs, Shoulder and Whole Hog, as well as a back-yard "Patio Porkers" division. Ancillary competitions include Beef, Poultry, Seafood, Exotic, Sauce, Hot Wings and Turkey Smoke.
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Prices
| Entry Fees - Patio Porker (15' x 25' Space; Patio Porker teams ONLY) | $625.00 | Patio Porker team booth sizes are 15' wide x 25' deep and limited to a single-story structure. |
| Entry Fees - 18' x 20' Space (Rib, Shoulder & Whole Hog Teams ONLY) | $1,100.00 | Order the size space you need; no on-site expansions are permitted. Please note that any special requests for team placement will be recognized and preference will be given based upon date of application submission. Team booth assignments and placement will be determined after the application deadline, and after event sponsors and vendors have been placed. Once accepted into the competition, all team space sizes are final. |
| Entry Fees - 18' x 30' Space (Rib, Shoulder & Whole Hog Teams ONLY) | $1,775.00 | Order the size space you need; no on-site expansions are permitted. Please note that any special requests for team placement will be recognized and preference will be given based upon date of application submission. Team booth assignments and placement will be determined after the application deadline, and after event sponsors and vendors have been placed. Once accepted into the competition, all team space sizes are final. |
| Entry Fees - 26' x 30' Space (Rib, Shoulder & Whole Hog Teams ONLY) | $2,350.00 | Order the size space you need; no on-site expansions are permitted. Please note that any special requests for team placement will be recognized and preference will be given based upon date of application submission. Team booth assignments and placement will be determined after the application deadline, and after event sponsors and vendors have been placed. Once accepted into the competition, all team space sizes are final. |
| Entry Fees - 26' x 40' Space (Rib, Shoulder & Whole Hog Teams ONLY) | $2,825.00 | Order the size space you need; no on-site expansions are permitted. Please note that any special requests for team placement will be recognized and preference will be given based upon date of application submission. Team booth assignments and placement will be determined after the application deadline, and after event sponsors and vendors have been placed. Once accepted into the competition, all team space sizes are final. |
| Entry Fees - 36' x 40' Space (Rib, Shoulder & Whole Hog Teams ONLY) | $3,475.00 | Order the size space you need; no on-site expansions are permitted. Please note that any special requests for team placement will be recognized and preference will be given based upon date of application submission. Team booth assignments and placement will be determined after the application deadline, and after event sponsors and vendors have been placed. Once accepted into the competition, all team space sizes are final. |
| Entry Fees - 34' x 54' Space on Tiger Lane (Rib, Shoulder & Whole Hog Teams ONLY) | $4,425.00 | NOTE: 34' x 54' booth size available ONLY on Tiger Lane and Tiger Lane Lawn. Order the size space you need; no on-site expansions are permitted. Please note that any special requests for team placement will be recognized and preference will be given based upon date of application submission. Team booth assignments and placement will be determined after the application deadline, and after event sponsors and vendors have been placed. Once accepted into the competition, all team space sizes are final. |
| Entry Fees - 34' x 54' Space on Tiger Lane Lawn (Rib, Shoulder & Whole Hog Teams ONLY) | $5,000.00 | NOTE: 34' x 54' booth size available ONLY on Tiger Lane and Tiger Lane Lawn. Order the size space you need; no on-site expansions are permitted. Please note that any special requests for team placement will be recognized and preference will be given based upon date of application submission. Team booth assignments and placement will be determined after the application deadline, and after event sponsors and vendors have been placed. Once accepted into the competition, all team space sizes are final. |
| BEEF - Ancillary Contest Entry Fee | $75.00 | Sponsored by Korte Meat Processors. A team may enter more than one contest; however, only one entry per category, per team, will be allowed. A BEEF entry is defined by Memphis in May as follows: Any portion of domestic cattle may be prepared as the team sees fit. Exotic or cross breeds, such as water buffalo or beefalo, must be entered in the EXOTIC category. |
| POULTRY - Ancillary Contest Entry Fee | $75.00 | Sponsored by Springer Mountain Farms. A team may enter more than one contest; however, only one entry per category, per team, will be allowed. A POULTRY entry is defined by Memphis in May as follows: Any poultry, such as the domestic chicken, Cornish game hen, duck, turkey, pheasant, ostrich, etc. may be prepared whole or in portions as the team sees fit. |
| SEAFOOD - Ancillary Contest Entry Fee | $75.00 | A team may enter more than one contest; however, only one entry per category, per team, will be allowed. A SEAFOOD entry is defined by Memphis in May as follows: Any fish or shellfish from fresh or salt water and may be prepared whole or in portions as the team sees fit. Frog, turtle, snake, etc. must be entered in the EXOTIC category. |
| EXOTIC - Ancillary Contest Entry Fee | $75.00 | A team may enter more than one contest; however, only one entry per category, per team, will be allowed. An EXOTIC entry is defined by Memphis in May as follows: Any meat product not meeting the definitions of any previous categories, such as venison, raccoon, rattlesnake, etc. may be prepared whole or in portions as the team sees fit. |
| TOMATO SAUCE - Ancillary Contest Entry Fee | $75.00 | Sponsored by Cattlemen's BBQ Sauce. A team may enter more than one contest; however, only one entry per category, per team, will be allowed. Cattlemen's Best Sauce contest is divided into three categories: Tomato, Mustard and Vinegar. The sauce's main (base) ingredient will determine the category. |
| MUSTARD SAUCE - Ancillary Contest Entry Fee | $75.00 | Sponsored by Cattlemen's BBQ Sauce. A team may enter more than one contest; however, only one entry per category, per team, will be allowed. Cattlemen's Best Sauce contest is divided into three categories: Tomato, Mustard and Vinegar. The sauce's main (base) ingredient will determine the category. |
| VINEGAR SAUCE - Ancillary Contest Entry Fee | $75.00 | Sponsored by Cattlemen's BBQ Sauce. A team may enter more than one contest; however, only one entry per category, per team, will be allowed. Cattlemen's Best Sauce contest is divided into three categories: Tomato, Mustard and Vinegar. The sauce's main (base) ingredient will determine the category. |
| HOT WINGS - Ancillary Contest Entry Fee | $75.00 | Sponsored by Frank's Red Hot. A team may enter more than one contest; however, only one entry per category, per team, will be allowed. |
| TURKEY SMOKE - Ancillary Contest Entry Fee | $75.00 | Sponsored by National Turkey Federation. A team may enter more than one contest; however, only one entry per category, per team, will be allowed. |
| BEST BOOTH - Ancillary Contest Entry Fee | $75.00 | Sponsored by Home Depot. A team may enter more than one contest; however, only one entry per category, per team, will be allowed. The Best Booth contest encourages team creativity in booth design and decor. |
| BEST T-SHIRT - Ancillary Contest Entry Fee | $75.00 | Sponsored by Rip It Energy. A team may enter more than one contest; however, only one entry per category, per team, will be allowed. This contest gives each team an opportunity to proudly submit their most creative design representing the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and Memphis in May. |
| MS. PIGGIE IDOL - Ancillary Contest Entry Fee | $75.00 | A team may enter more than one contest; however, only one entry per category, per team, will be allowed. The Ms. Piggie Idol competition gives the finest swine on your team an opportunity to show his/her vocal talent to the world. |
| CLEAN UP / SECURITY DEPOSIT | $325.00 | Refundable after the contest is over, provided that team leaves a clean space and returns their trash receptacle in clean condition. If, after the application deadline and acceptance into the competition, team decides to withdraw from the competition for any reason, the security deposit will be forfeited. |
| PERMITS & RESTORATION FEE - CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS | $210.00 | Whole Hog, Shoulder & Rib teams non-refundable permits & restoration fee. |
| PERMITS & RESTORATION FEE - PATIO PORKER TEAMS | $110.00 | Patio Porker teams non-refundable clean up and restoration fee. |
| SCAFFOLDING DEPOSIT & RESTORATION FEE | $730.00 | Any team erecting a multi-story structure must pay an additional scaffolding deposit & restoration fee. Deposit of $400 is refundable if scaffolding is completely removed from team space after event. Restoration fee of $330 is non-refundable. |
| LIABILITY INSURANCE - MIM PROVIDED | $215.00 | All teams are required to carry liability insurance with a minimum limit of $500,000. Teams may purchase a policy through MIM that will insure teams from load-in to load-out. Teams providing their own insurance MUST provide MIM a Certificate of Insurance naming Memphis in May as additional insured no later than the Team Meeting on April 6th, 2025. |
| BIG HOG PACKAGE | $195.00 | Purchase three (3) additional 24-hour wristiks. Limit of 1 package per team. |
| TEAM PARKING | $160.00 | Limit of one (1) paid team parking space per team. Access to team parking lot on site from May 10th through May 17th. Pass is for one (1) standard vehicle parking space only. RV's, trailers, tour buses, etc. will not be permitted. Space is limited to the first 100 parking spots reserved. |
| SINGLE DAY TICKETS | $16.00 | Single Day tickets are good for one-day, gate hour admission. Retail value is $17.00. |
| FOUR DAY WRISTIKS | $50.00 | Wristiks are good for all four-days of the event, gate hour admissions only. Retail value is $58.00. |
Questions on the application
User information
- First name
- Last name
Additional information
- Official Team Name
- Category
- Head Cook Name
- Head Cook Phone
- Head Cook Email
- Team Contact Name
- Team Contact Phone
- Team Contact Email
- Team Contact Mailing Address
- Team Contact Address - City
- Team Contact Address - State
- Team Contact Address - Zip Code
- Corporate Sponsor
- Kingsford Tour of Champions
- Cooker Caravan
- VIPit Pass Tour
- How Tall Is Your Structure
- If you are a team competing at the WCBCC for the first time, who referred you to apply?
- Signature
2025 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Team Application
2025 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest