The annual Memphis in May barbecue competition is currently taking place at Liberty Park, bringing together pitmasters and food enthusiasts from across the region. Action News 5 reports that the beloved culinary event continues to draw significant crowds to the Memphis venue, showcasing the city’s deep-rooted barbecue traditions. The competition represents more than just a food contest, serving as a cultural celebration that highlights Memphis’s influence on Southern cuisine and its role in preserving African American culinary heritage. The event reinforces Memphis’s standing as a barbecue capital while providing economic benefits to local vendors and the surrounding community.
Source: Action News 5 (WMC NBC 5), Memphis
