Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest tickets on sale Monday A limited quantity of General Admission Tickets to the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will go on sale March 29, 2021 at 10 AM. No tickets at the gate. Author: Memphis in May News Release Published: 1:07 PM CST December 18, 2020 Updated: 1:47 PM CDT March 25, 2021 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — UPDATE 3/25/2021 - Tickets are set to go on sale Monday, March 29, 2021 for the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Read below for more information: (FROM MEMPHIS IN MAY) - Changes to the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest (WCBCC) and Great American River Run (GARR) are planned to accommodate the expected COVID19 restrictions that will be in place at the time of each event.