USA Special Event Description:
Its Super Bowl, Mardi Gras and one bodacious party all rolled into one. Dont miss it!
Each May in Memphis, Tennessee, on the banks of the Mississippi River, a magical transformation occurs. Tom Lee Park fills with barbecue enthusiasts, people who have worked all year to hone their skills and practice their art. They gather to compete with fellow grill-masters for the title of World Champion.
This three-day competition is now in its 29th year. It attracts the best of the best. Teams gather from around the world to show off their skills in producing the perfect ribs, shoulder and whole hog. Other competition cooking categories include sauce, "anything but" (pork); in which teams cook beef, seafood, poultry and "exotic" meats. Many teams have competed in the Memphis in May Sanctioned Contest Network, winning contests throughout the year to gain entry to the Championship.
And if that isnt enough, theres also world-class entertainment.
Teams compete in skits in the outrageous Ms. Piggie competitions, where grown men and women strut their stuff in way-out costumes. Awards are given for best booth and for the most creative T-shirts, as well.
The championship has attracted media from around the globe, and has been featured by Food Network, Southern Living, PBS and Food and Wine Magazine to name a few.
Please join us May 18 to 20, 2006 as we celebrate all thats great about pork barbecue. Its one heck of a party!
Location of USA Special Event:
Tom Lee Park in downtown Memphis
Special Event Contact: 901-525-4611
Event Email Contact: mim@memphisinmay.org
