US EditionSmokeSlam in Memphis: Meet the Winners of the 2025 Barbecue Contest
- SmokeSlam, a three-day barbecue festival in Memphis on May 17, 2025, awarded over $250,000 in prizes to 76 competing teams.
- During its second annual festival, judged by the Memphis Barbecue Network, SmokeSlam experienced a significant rise in participation, with the number of competing teams growing by over one-third compared to the previous year.
- Rescue Smokers from Sycamore, Georgia, earned the Grand Championship title by winning the Pulled Pork category and securing fourth place in Ribs, ultimately taking home $65,000 in prize money.
- Pitmaster Robby Royal expressed enthusiasm about their return to the competition after missing a required step last year and securing third place in the Hog category, emphasizing how special SmokeSlam 2025 feels for their team.
- SmokeSlam and Mempho Presents donated $5,000 each to the World Junior BBQ League to support youth leadership, and the event remains committed to Project Green Fork's food distribution.
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SmokeSlam and Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN) Crown "Rescue Smokers" Grand Champion at Second Annual SmokeSlam BBQ Festival; Team Wins $72,500 In Total Prize Money
SmokeSlam continues to hold the biggest purse in BBQ competition history of over $250,000 MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SmokeSlam, 'The World's Ultimate BBQ Showdown', is proud to announce Rescue Smokers from Sycamore, GA is this year's Grand Champion of the second annual three-day festival judged by Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN). There were two rounds of judging - a preliminary round and a final on-site round. The preliminary ro…
SmokeSlam and Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN) Crown "Rescue Smokers" Grand Champion at Second Annual SmokeSlam BBQ Festival; Team Wins $72,500 In Total Prize Money - PressReach
SmokeSlam continues to hold the biggest purse in BBQ competition history of over $250,000 MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SmokeSlam, ‘The World’s Ultimate BBQ Showdown’, is proud to announce Rescue Smokers from Sycamore, GA is this year’s Grand Champion of the second annual three-day festival judged by Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN). There were two rounds of judging – a preliminary round and a final on-site round. The preliminary rou…
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