About
SmokeSlam is a three-day BBQ festival and competition held annually in Memphis, Tennessee at Tom Lee Park. The festival features a BBQ competition with teams vying for a large prize pool, as well as live music, a BBQ Bazaar and other family-friendly activities. It's considered a celebration of Memphis culture and barbecue, attracting attendees from around the country.
🔥 Now Recruiting: BBQ Competition Wranglers for SmokeSlam BBQ Festival! 🔥
Do you love BBQ, good vibes, and being in the middle of the action? Join us as a BBQ Competition Wrangler and help make SmokeSlam 2025 a smokin' success!
We're looking for friendly, organized, and enthusiastic folks to work closely with:
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Judges
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BBQ Teams competing in the event
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Helping deliver elevated hospitality to our guests and participants
📍 When & Where:
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Dates: May 15–17
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Shifts:
▪ 9 AM – 1 PM
▪ 12 PM – 4 PM
▪ 3 PM – 7 PM -
Thursday & Friday: WFC (World Food Championships)
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Saturday: MBN (Memphis Barbecue Network)
🎁 Perks:
All Wranglers receive 2 FREE tickets to the SmokeSlam BBQ Festival—because great BBQ should always come with perks. After your shift, stay and enjoy the fun - and invite a friend!
Come help us bring the heat, the flavor, and the fun. No cowboy hats required (but they are encouraged).
A few people you will meet... View All
Shifts (10)
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| BBQ Competition Wranglers | 3:00pm (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) | We're looking for friendly, organized, and enthusiastic folks to work closely with Judges, BBQ Teams competing in the event, & helping deliver elevated hospitality to our guests and participants. | 12/15 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ Competition Wrangler | 9:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | We're looking for friendly, organized, and enthusiastic folks to work closely with Judges, BBQ Teams competing in the event, & helping deliver elevated hospitality to our guests and participants. | 10/15 | Over |
| BBQ Competition Wranglers | 12:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | We're looking for friendly, organized, and enthusiastic folks to work closely with Judges, BBQ Teams competing in the event, & helping deliver elevated hospitality to our guests and participants. | 8/15 | Over |
| BBQ Competition Wranglers | 3:00pm (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) | We're looking for friendly, organized, and enthusiastic folks to work closely with Judges, BBQ Teams competing in the event, & helping deliver elevated hospitality to our guests and participants. | 12/15 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ Competition Wrangler | 9:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | We're looking for friendly, organized, and enthusiastic folks to work closely with Judges, BBQ Teams competing in the event, & helping deliver elevated hospitality to our guests and participants. | 15/15 | Over |
| BBQ Competition Wranglers | 12:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | We're looking for friendly, organized, and enthusiastic folks to work closely with Judges, BBQ Teams competing in the event, & helping deliver elevated hospitality to our guests and participants. | 15/15 | Over |
| BBQ Competition Wranglers | 3:00pm (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) | We're looking for friendly, organized, and enthusiastic folks to work closely with Judges, BBQ Teams competing in the event, & helping deliver elevated hospitality to our guests and participants. | 9/15 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ Competition Wrangler | 9:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | We're looking for friendly, organized, and enthusiastic folks to work closely with Judges, BBQ Teams competing in the event, & helping deliver elevated hospitality to our guests and participants. | 15/15 | Over | |
| BBQ Competition Wranglers | 12:00pm (CT) | 4:00pm (CT) | We're looking for friendly, organized, and enthusiastic folks to work closely with Judges, BBQ Teams competing in the event, & helping deliver elevated hospitality to our guests and participants. | 15/15 | Over | |
| BBQ Competition Wrangler | 3:00pm (CT) | 7:00pm (CT) |
| 10/10 | Over |
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Laura Hoffman wrote on May 9th, 2025
Do volunteers only get tickets to the fest the same day as they volunteer or can pick a different day?