2025 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Judging Application

Name: 2025 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
Start: 2025-05-14T17:00-06:00
End: 2025-05-17T22:00-06:00
Location: Bluff City Fair Memphis

Deadline: Apr 04, 2025 11:59 pm (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

2025 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest

Date: May 14, 2025 5:00 pm - May 17, 2025 10:00 pm (CST)

Liberty Park, 940 Early Maxwell Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38104, United States

$110.00

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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About the application

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!

Terms & Conditions

The deadline for all applications is Friday, April 4th, 2025. Applications will be accepted through the deadline or until all available judging slots are filled, whichever occurs first. No late applications will be accepted. Application is not a guarantee of acceptance.

All fees are due upon submission of application. Total fees due include entry (booth) fee, any additional ancillary contest fees, security deposits and clean up & restoration fees.

Judges will be notified of acceptance after April 11th, 2025. No refunds will be made after acceptance as a judge into the contest.

Prices

2025 WCBCC Judge's Registration Fee

$110.00

Judge's Registration Fee includes 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, judging some of the best barbecue on the planet!

Questions on the application

User information

First name
Last name
Email

Additional information

First Name
Last Name
Address
City
State
Zip / Postal Code
Contact Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a certified Memphis in May Judge?
If yes, what year did you become certified?
If you are not a certified judge, what year did you attend the WCBCC Judging Seminar?
Please list any food allergies / restrictions or team conflicts.
Are you available to judge on Thursday, May 15th, 2025?
Are you available to judge on Friday, May 16th, 2025?
Are you available to judge on Saturday, May 17th, 2025?
Are you a certified SCA (Steak Cookoff Association) judge?
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2025 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Judging Application

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