May 15-17 • 2025
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Tom Lee Park
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Memphis TN
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May 15-17 • 2025 ♛ Tom Lee Park ♛ Memphis TN ♛
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A World-Class BBQ Battle
Buckle up for another epic three-day THROWDOWN on the river!
SMOKESLAM — The World’s Ultimate BBQ Showdown — is back! Teams from all over the country will compete for over $250,000, the largest prize in BBQ history. Bring your empty belly and your whole family to historic Tom Lee Park for a fully inclusive and interactive experience celebrating the craft and culture of our legendary BBQ, as well as music, art, and all things Memphis.
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All the Smoke, All on the Water
Tom Lee Park • Memphis, TN
SMOKESLAM is putting the “festival” back in “BBQ festival” with a fan-first experience like no other.
Pig out on world-class Q and other foods from competing teams and vendors, shop local arts, crafts and curated goods in our central marketplace, and groove to some of music’s most legendary acts, as teams vie for BBQ’s most coveted crown and the biggest prize check on the whole pork-lovin’ planet. There’s even a full carnival with a ferris wheel, carousel, games and more — all in one spectacular riverside setting.
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MEMPHO PRESENTS is proud to be organizing SMOKESLAM. Mempho has deep roots in Memphis, music and barbecue. We’re dedicated to creating world-class experiences that stay true to what makes Memphis Memphis. With the help of our incredible partners, we’re committed to creating iconic events that will be talked about for years to come.
