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Memphis in May International Festival

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Support Memphis in May International Festival For nearly fifty years, the mission of the Memphis in May International Festival has been to promote and celebrate Memphis culture, foster economic growth, and enhance international awareness. Fulfillment of this bold mission each year has contributed to the Festival winning 244 Pinnacle Awards for excellence from the International […]

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Career Opportunities We appreciate your interest in working with us at Memphis in May International Festival. No open positions at this time. Memphis in May is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority applicants.

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President’s Letter

For nearly fifty years, the mission of the Memphis in May International Festival has been to promote and celebrate Memphis culture, foster economic growth, and enhance international awareness. Fulfillment of this bold mission each year has contributed to the Festival winning  244 Pinnacle Awards for excellence from the International Festival and Events Association, along with […]

History

Our History In the early 1970s, the Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce developed plans for a festival, which would serve as a promotional umbrella for the numerous events Memphis hosted each May, including the Cotton Carnival, the Danny Thomas Golf Classic, the annual visit by the Metropolitan Opera and others. The festival, originally incorporated as […]

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Memphis In May International Festival BRINGING THE WORLD TO MEMPHIS, AND MEMPHIS TO THE WORLD The mission of Memphis in May International Festival is to promote and celebrate Memphis culture, foster economic growth, and enhance international awareness through education. Memphis in May hosts the city’s largest events like the Beale Street Music Festival, the World […]

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