SmokeSlam, 'The World's Ultimate BBQ Showdown,' Announces 59 Teams Confirmed to Compete
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mempho Presents announced the first annual 'SmokeSlam' BBQ festival has finalized its capacity list of 59 participating teams for the three-day event that will take place from May 16-18, 2024 at Tom Lee Park. Additionally, World Jr. BBQ League (WJBL), the philanthropic organization founded by seven-time World BBQ Champion, Melissa Cookston will host a youth BBQ competition, awarding $25,000 in prizes at the festival.
- Additionally, World Jr. BBQ League (WJBL) , the philanthropic organization founded by seven-time World BBQ Champion, Melissa Cookston will host a youth BBQ competition, awarding $25,000 in prizes at the festival.
- Of the 59 teams selected, 32 will be competing in all three categories: Whole Hog, Ribs, and Pulled Pork.
- There are a total of 33 teams competing in whole hog, 46 in pulled pork and 56 in ribs.
- Each year, participants who competed at a WJBL competition, either nationally or internationally, may compete at the World Championship in the Fall.