US EditionSmokeSlam in Memphis: Meet the Winners of the 2025 Barbecue Contest
- SmokeSlam, a three-day barbecue festival with a $250,000 purse, took place in Memphis, Tennessee, on May 17, 2025.
- The event attracted 76 teams, a 35% increase from last year, and was judged by the Memphis Barbecue Network.
- Rescue Smokers from Sycamore, Georgia, won the Grand Champion title, earning $65,000 including their Pulled Pork category win.
- Reflecting on their journey, Pitmaster Robby Royal expressed amazement at returning to this stage after narrowly missing a requirement last year that affected their placement, making their 2024 achievement especially meaningful.
- SmokeSlam awarded $150,000 in prizes, supported youth BBQ through a $5,000 donation, and partnered with Project Green Fork to help food-insecure communities.
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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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