Photography by Frank Chin
The barbecue was plentiful in the Bluff City during the month of May as the Memphis In May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest took place May 15 - 18 at Liberty Park! This four-day extravaganza featured teams of barbecue pros and enthusiasts from across the country vying for the title of World Champion and a share of the more than $150,000 in prize money. Festivities included grilling and kitchen demos, live entertainment, a barbecue sauce wrestling match, and a Miss Piggy Idol contest! memphisinmay.org