VIPit Pass Information
From daily cooking demonstrations to tours of competing team’s spaces, you’ll be shown the things that everyone wishes they could see. While we are still adding more exciting amenities to the 2025 VIPit schedule, listed below are just a few things that VIPit Holders will enjoy.This is the ultimate barbecue experience and always sells out, so act fast. 2025 VIPit tickets are $595 all-inclusive of shipping and fees.
Just A few VIPit experiences:
- Your own, private VIP area with air-conditioned restrooms
- Several meet, greet & interactions with competition teams
- No planning needed – we arrange it all with a mouthwatering VIP itinerary
- Cooking demonstrations by top Pitmasters of Que (of course tastings too)
- A behind the scenes look into MIM Judging classes with a certified MIM judge
- VIP escort to visit Blind Judging in the Judges Tent
- Food and Beverage Daily (Wear loose clothing)
- Cool MIM Merchandise to commemorate your visit
- AND MUCH MORE!
VIP customers will choose Express Shipping Delivery (U.S. Only, No PO Boxes) or Will Call Pickup when purchasing tickets. Memphis in May will ship VIP passes the week of April 21, 2025, for those that select Express Shipping for delivery.
You must order VIP passes by April 19, 2025 for passes to be shipped. Otherwise, all VIP passes purchased after April 19th will be available for pickup at Will Call.
International ticket holders, as well as anyone who provides a PO Box address, will need to pick up their passes at Will Call beginning the first day of the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
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