COMPETITION

Battle your way to a share of $250k

Who wants
that crown?

All the ingredients for an epic competition

SmokeSlam is organized by Mempho Presents, a group with deep roots in Memphis, music and barbecue. 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.

competition Categories & Prizes

Whole Hog

Ribs

Pulled Pork

Duck

Bacon

Poultry

Beef

Seafood

T-Shirt

Cocktail

Booth

Dry Rub

Wings

Dessert

Whole Hog, Ribs, and Pulled Pork category prizes are awarded across ten places per category, totaling $150,000 in prize money. The grand prize in the MBN Pork competition will be $50,000 for the winning team.

Duck, Bacon, Beef, Wings, Poultry, Seafood, and Dessert category prizes are awarded across ten places per category, totaling $40,000 in prize money. Sanctioned by the World Food Championships; each category winner will also get a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships.

  • Bacon, Wings, Dessert, Poultry, Beef, Duck, and Seafood:

    • 1st Place: $1500 + Golden Ticket

    • 2nd Place: $1250

    • 3rd Place: $1000

    • 4th Place: $750

    • 5th Place: $500

    • 6th-10th Place: SmokeSlam Medal

    Refer to the WFC Rules which must be adhered to for competition.

  • Whole Hog, Pulled Pork, and Ribs:

    • 1st Place: $15,000 + Golden Ticket

    • 2nd Place: $12,500

    • 3rd Place: $10,000

    • 4th Place: $7,500

    • 5th Place: $5,000

    • 6th-10th Place: SmokeSlam Medal

    Refer to the MBN Rules which BOTH Standard and On-Site must be adhered to for competition.

  • SmokeSlam WJBL Grand Champion: $5,000

    Chicken, Ribs, Pork, Brisket:

    • 1st Place: $2,500 

    • 2nd Place: $1,500 

    • 3rd Place: $1,000 

    • 4th Place: SmokeSlam Medal

Team Booths, Vendors & Rentals

Booths will be available in Tom Lee Park on the river, and for those who prefer street access, there will be booths available on Riverside Drive.

  • Small booth (26’x30’): $3,000

  • Large booth (34’x54’): $5,000

  • Space rental includes area size, (2) 20amp electrical services, (1) Porta John, Saturday Competition Fees, MBN Admin fee of $15, (20) 24-hour wristbands, (15) Team Member Wristbands with designated Team entrance wristbands

  • Available for additional cost: scaffolding, tents, flooring, additional power and Porta Johns

If you have additional vendor, rental, or electricity needs, please fill out the forms below and contact our official SmokeSlam vendors.

  • Additional information on SmokeSlam vendors will be made available shorty

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