2026 schedule

Thursday, May 16

• Afternoon/Evening: Arrivals @ MEM and Hotel

• 9:00am: Welcome Bags & Event Credential Pickup begins

  • Located in a reserved room off the lobby of the Courtyard Marriott

  • This will be staffed by an EventOps team member, with signage outside

• 3:30pm: Transport to WCBCC begins, Downtown to Liberty Park

  • For more on event transport, navigate to the Know Before You Go page

• 4:00pm: McCormick Hospitality Tent Opens @ Liberty Park

• 5:00-6:30pm: Cattlemen’s Flavor Lab Live @ McCormick Hospitality Tent

  • Live demonstration building flavor in rubs and sauces

• 5-9:00pm: “A Taste of Tennessee” Welcome Reception @ McCormick Hospitality Tent

  • Featuring Gus’s fried chicken, southern sides, and a TN whiskey tasting

• 11:00pm: Last Shuttle to Hotel, WCBCC to Downtown

• 12:00am: Event Gates Close @ WCBCC

Friday, May 17

• 9:00am: Welcome Bags & Event Credential Pickup continues

• 9:30am: Transport to WCBCC begins, Downtown to Liberty Park

• 11:00am: Hog Crawl @ Various Team Tents throughout WCBCC

• 1:00pm: Hotel Break/Downtime (digestion nap!)

• 6:30pm: McCormick Flavor Forecast Happy Hour @ McCormick Hospitality Tent

• 7:00pm: McCormick Flavor Forecast Dinner @ McCormick Hospitality Tent

• 11:00pm: Last Shuttle to Hotel, WCBCC to Downtown

• 12:00am: Event Gates Close @ WCBCC

Saturday, May 18

• 9:00am: Welcome Bags & Event Credential Pickup continues

• 9:30am: Transport to WCBCC begins, Downtown to Liberty Park

• 10:00am: Bloody Mary Brunch @ McCormick Hospitality Tent

• 11:30am: BBQ Alley Open @ WCBCC

• 2:30pm: Last Shuttle to Hotel, WCBCC to Downtown