World Championship BBQ Cooking Competition comes to a close with champion crowned

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The World Champion Barbeque Festival in Memphis has come to an end, with a 2026 Grand Champion and guests nursing full stomachs.

While there were more teams competing this year, Heath Riles BBQ are the champions, winning their second Grand Champion award in a row this year.

They accepted their award for first place in ribs, and it’s the fourth time they’ve taken home the trophy…

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