WORLD CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED AT THE 2021 MEMPHIS IN MAY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BARBECUE COOKING CONTEST

May 15, 2021 - MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Serious competition barbecue teams returned to Tom Lee Park in downtown Memphis, Tennessee to determine the best barbecue on the planet after a year off due to COVID. Memphis in May officials announced the winners of the organization’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest on Saturday, May 15th.

Myron Mixon’s Jack’s Old South Team was named GRAND CHAMPION setting a new record for the World Championship Barbecue Contest by taking the top honor for the fifth time. In a heartfelt speech Mixon attributed their success to teamwork and dedication. Jack’s Old South competed in the Whole Hog category.

First place in Ribs went to Bluff City Smokers ft. Central City BBQ and Blues Hog took first place in shoulder with Jack’s Old South also taking top honors in the Whole Hog category.

136 competition cooking teams vied for a record $142,350 in cash prizes along with the priceless bragging rights from winning Memphis in May World Championship.

Complete winners list can be found at www.memphisinmay.org.
About Memphis in May Memphis in May is a 501(c)3 nonprofit community-based organization whose mission is to promote and celebrate Memphis’ culture, foster economic growth, and enhance international awareness through education. Founded by racially diverse Memphians in 1977, racial equity and parity are embedded in the fiber and culture of Memphis in May, the official festival of the City of Memphis.

Recipient of 223 prestigious Pinnacle Awards from the International Festival and Events Association, it has been named to Travel+Leisure’s international list of Festivals Worth Traveling For, and in 2018, Memphis topped CNN Travel’s list of international destinations to visit in May because of Memphis in May events. Beale Street Music Festival was named by Oprah Magazine as one of “14 Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss in 2020.

For additional information, please visit www.memphisinmay.org.

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Randy Blevins 
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