Photography by Frank Chin
The inaugural SmokeSlam barbecue contest and festival was held May 16-18 in Tom Lee Park, and it was one smokey, fun-filled weekend! It was an interactive experience with cooking demos, a Memphis Market & NBBQA BBQ Bazaar, and a full carnival including a Ferris wheel, carousel, and games. Live music from great bands played and each night concluded with a spectacular fireworks show. It just goes to show there is room in this BBQ city for two festivals and plenty of friendly competition for all the smokers! Next year’s festival will be May 15-17, 2025 - so light your grill, practice your recipes, and plan to join the fun! smokeslam.com