2025 schedule

This is a high-level schedule of activities for the 2025 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest (WCBCC). More information, including exact event times, will be released as we get closer to May!

Thursday, May 15

  • Afternoon/Evening:

    • Arrivals @ MEM and Hotel

    • Settle in & credential pick-up at Hotel

  • Evening: Welcome Reception @ McCormick Hospitality Tent

Friday, may 16

  • Morning: Breakfast on your own

  • Mid-Day: Grilling demo by McCormick Culinary Team

  • Early Afternoon: Hog Crawl @ Various Team Tents throughout WCBCC

  • Evening:

    • Flavor Forecast Dinner @ McCormick Hospitality Tent

    • Awards Ceremony, Ancillaries @ Cattlemen’s Main Stage

Saturday, May 17

  • Morning: Breakfast on your own

  • Mid-Day: Onsite judging (Bone Appetit participates)

  • Early Afternoon: BBQ Alley @ WCBCC

  • Evening: Awards Ceremony, Finals @ Cattlemen’s Main Stage