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Here is a roundup of winners from the second SmokeSlam barbecue festival, which was held May 15-17 at Tom Lee Park in ...
SmokeSlam barbecue festival, which kicked off May 15 and runs through May 17 at Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — SmokeSlam was back in Memphis for a second year, and it brought many flavors and big crowds. “It's great. It ...
From sauce wrestling and "The Gentleman Smoker" to BBQ samples and live music, here are some highlights from Memphis in May and SmokeSlam BBQ fests.
SmokeSlam will end the night early May 16 with thunderstorms expected to roll into the Memphis area. Most events, including live fire demonstrations, musical acts and the awards show, were bumped up ...
SmokeSlam BBQ Fest and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest have named their 2025 grand champions. Rescue Smokers won the top honor at the barbecue ...
Memphis in May and SmokeSlam, Memphis' two largest barbecue competitions, take place on the same weekend in 2025 for the second consecutive year. The scheduling conflict stems from logistical and ...
The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and SmokeSlam feature teams with creative names. Teams participating in both competitions have names inspired by pop culture ...