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Is Memphis in May BBQ Festival Still Open? Update (Memphis, TN)

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As of September 2026, Memphis in May BBQ Festival is listed open on memphisinmay.org, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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memphisinmay.org ·

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What the source shows: The organization's own website, checked 2026-09-08, presented active program sections (Barbecue, River Run, volunteer and donation pages) with no indication the event or organization has ceased operating.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's "Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack" (2012, season 4) featured the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest at Memphis in May, spotlighting the competition-style pork and rib cooking teams that gather in Memphis each spring. Memphis in May is a nonprofit organization based in Memphis, Tennessee, that produces an annual multi-week festival including the barbecue contest, a river-front music festival, and other civic events. On 2026-09-08, the memphisinmay.org website listed active sections for its barbecue competition, River Run races, and volunteer and sponsorship programs, indicating the organization continues to operate and produce its annual events from its Memphis office.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 3
Original air date
Episode title
Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack
What was featured
The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest at the annual Memphis in May festival
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Memphis in May BBQ Festival

Frequently asked questions

Is Memphis in May BBQ Festival still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Memphis in May BBQ Festival is listed open on memphisinmay.org, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Memphis in May BBQ Festival after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's "Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack" (2012, season 4) featured the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest at Memphis in May, spotlighting the competition-style pork and rib cooking teams that gather in Memphis each spring. As of September 2026, Memphis in May BBQ Festival is listed open on memphisinmay.org, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Memphis in May BBQ Festival located?

56 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Memphis in May BBQ Festival?

Season 4, Episode 3 of Food Paradise, first aired 2012. The episode is titled “Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack”.

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Address
56 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103
Venue type
other
Official website
memphisinmay.org

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