Memphis in May – Memphis in May International Festival

Welcome to the Memphis in May International Festival and the 2025 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest!

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Liberty Park Map

May 14-17, 2025

World Championship Barbecue
Cooking Contest

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May 24, 2025

Great American
River Run

May 14-17, 2025

Flava Faceoff
of Memphis

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May 24, 2025

Great American River Run
Corp & Group Packages

May 15 and 16, 2025

Junior Barbecue
Cooking Contest

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May 24, 2025

Great American River Run
Youth 5K

Memphis in May 2025

International Salute to South Korea

Learn More Memphis in May International Festival in partnership with the Greater Memphis Chamber is excited to salute South Korea. Memphis in May International Festival and the Greater Memphis Chamber announced South Korea as the 2025 honored country, highlighting the growing economic partnership between Memphis and one of Asia’s largest economies.

News

March 3, 2025
Tickets For The 2025 World Championship …
TICKETS GO ON SALE FOR THE 2025… Read More
December 4, 2024
South Korea announced as Honored Country…
December 4, 2024 – The Greater… Read More
October 17, 2024
TEAM APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Memphis in May officials have… Read More
October 15, 2024
Registration Opens for Great American Ri…
A Memphis Memorial Day Weekend… Read More
May 25, 2024
RUNNERS TOOK TO THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN …
Memphis’ Newest Memorial Day… Read More
May 19, 2024
WORLD CHAMPIONS CROWNED IN MEMPHIS AT 46…
The best competition barbecue… Read More
April 30, 2024
NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT & AMAZING DEMO…
Meet and learn from the biggest… Read More
February 16, 2024
Tickets On Sale for 2024 World Champions…
Memphis in May officials have… Read More
February 2, 2024
Mack Weaver named President & CEO
The Memphis in May board of… Read More
January 18, 2024
Building Sale Statement
JOINT STATEMENT – Memphis Tourism… Read More
December 19, 2023
Vendor Applications Now Open
Concessions and Merchandise… Read More
November 29, 2023
President & CEO Jim Holt to retire …
Memphis in May International… Read More
November 21, 2023
TEAM APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN for 2024 WCBC…
Team Applications are now open to… Read More
November 13, 2023
Judges Seminar for the World Championshi…
The annual World Championship… Read More
October 12, 2023
2024 Festival Dates Announced
Memphis in May International… Read More
October 3, 2023
2023 Annual Report Released
October 3, 2023 – Memphis, TN…. Read More
August 28, 2023
JIM HOLT TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE INTERNA…
August 28, 2023 – Memphis, TN…. Read More
May 30, 2023
RUNNERS TOOK TO THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN …
Memphis in May 2023 closes on a… Read More
May 24, 2023
WORLD CHAMPIONS CROWNED IN MEMPHIS AT TH…
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 20, 2023 –… Read More
May 7, 2023
PERFORMANCE TIME ADJUSTMENT ANNOUNCED FO…
MEMPHIS, TN – May 7, 2023 –… Read More
April 17, 2023
Memphis in May World Championship Barbec…
Spring is one of my favorite… Read More
March 22, 2023
MEMPHIS IN MAY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL UN…
March 21, 2023 – Memphis, TN…. Read More
February 27, 2023
MEMPHIS IN MAY BEALE STREET MUSIC FESTIV…
MEMPHIS, TN. – February 27,… Read More
January 19, 2023
MEMPHIS IN MAY ANNOUNCES “BLUES STAGE …
MEMPHIS, TN, January 19, 2023 –… Read More
January 18, 2023
MEMPHIS ARTIST DANNY BROADWAY TAPPED FOR…
January 18, 2023, Memphis, TN -… Read More
December 7, 2022
TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE 2023 WORLD C…
MEMPHIS, TN, December 7, 2022 –… Read More
December 2, 2022
BEALE STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL PASSES ON SA…
3-Day Passes just $165 – Lowest… Read More
December 1, 2022
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for the 2023 GREAT…
MEMPHIS, TN, December 1, 2022 –… Read More
October 27, 2022
Returning to Tom Lee Park in 2023
Memphis in May International… Read More
October 27, 2022
MALAYSIA ANNOUNCED AS 2023 HONORED COUNT…
October 27, 2022 – Memphis, TN…. Read More
September 20, 2022
WCBCC JUDGES SEMINAR IS SET FOR NOV. 5TH
Attendees will be trained and… Read More
August 26, 2022
Memphis in May Issues 2022 Annual Report…
THE FUTURE OF MEMPHIS IN MAY IN… Read More
July 20, 2022
Stay in Shape and Make Friends by Joini…
Running groups are a great way… Read More
June 16, 2022
Move from Riverfront to Fairgrounds Resu…
Festival reports record financial… Read More
June 7, 2022
Memphis in May seeking Office Supervisor
Starting salary: $37,440 to… Read More
May 20, 2022
Memphis in May returns downtown next wee…
Runners from 28 states and 4… Read More
May 16, 2022
2022 World Championship Barbecue Cooking…
May 14, 2022 – Memphis… Read More
April 30, 2022
Beale Street Music Festival Shuttle and …
Beale Street Music Festival… Read More
April 19, 2022
The Art of Hunt exhibit opening at the R…
Memphis in May International… Read More
April 8, 2022
Renowned Rockers Sammy Hagar & The …
MEMPHIS, TN – April 8, 2022 –… Read More
April 7, 2022
Welcoming Chairwoman Jamita Swearengen a…
Memphis in May is pleased to… Read More
April 7, 2022
King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will visit Mem…
April 7, 2022 – MEMPHIS,… Read More
March 30, 2022
Free Rapid Shuttle Service from MATA for…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – March 30, 2022… Read More
March 29, 2022
Foo Fighters Cancel Tour and all appeara…
MEMPHIS, TN – March 29, 2022… Read More
March 25, 2022
2022 FINE ARTS POSTER HONORING GHANA
March 24, 2022 – MEMPHIS, TN…. Read More
December 23, 2021
Memphis In May Seeking Executive Assista…
The Memphis in May International… Read More
December 3, 2021
Now Accepting Vendor Applications For 20…
Vendor Applications are now open… Read More
October 15, 2021
Memphis In May Seeking Program Director
PROGRAM DIRECTOR JOB… Read More
September 2, 2021
Memphis In May Releases Annual Report Fo…
MEMPHIS, TN, September 2,… Read More
December 18, 2020
Memphis In May Announces Changes To 2021…
Due to the continuing threat of… Read More

Our Mission

The mission of Memphis in May International Festival is to promote and
celebrate Memphis culture, foster economic growth, and enhance
international awareness through education.

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