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JIM HOLT TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS & EVENTS ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME

August 28, 2023

August 28, 2023 – Memphis, TN. –Veteran industry leader and President & CEO of Memphis in May International Festival, Jim Holt, has been tapped for the prestigious Hall of Fame with the International Festivals & Events Association. “The International Festivals & Events Association is pleased to announce the induction of one of the festival and […]

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RUNNERS TOOK TO THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN MEMPHIS FOR THE 2023 GREAT AMERICAN RIVER RUN

May 30, 2023

Memphis in May 2023 closes on a high note with another successful run. MEMPHIS, TN., May 27, 2023 – Runners of all talent levels laced up and launched from historic Beale Street for the 7th edition of the Great American River Run presented by TVA on Saturday, May 27, 2023. The run is part of […]

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WORLD CHAMPIONS CROWNED IN MEMPHIS AT THE2023 MEMPHIS IN MAY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALWORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BARBECUE COOKING CONTEST

May 24, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 20, 2023 – The best competition barbecue cooking teams on the planet gathered along the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown Memphis as they have for over four decades, for the annual Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Memphis in May officials announced the winners of the organization’s World […]

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PERFORMANCE TIME ADJUSTMENT ANNOUNCED FOR SUNDAY AT BEALE STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL

May 7, 2023

MEMPHIS, TN – May 7, 2023 – Adjustments to performance set times for the Bud Light stage at today’s Beale Street Music Festival have been announced due to artist travel delays. Dru Hill’s performance will begin tonight at 7:15 PM and Jazmine Sullivan’s set will begin at 8:55 PM. Both performances are tonight on the […]

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Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest 101

April 17, 2023

Spring is one of my favorite seasons for many reasons, including the annual Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest! In my opinion, there’s no better way to celebrate the rich history of Memphis and enjoy some good ole’ fashioned BBQ fun. I wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look at this event, including […]

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MEMPHIS IN MAY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL UNVEILS THE 2023 FINE ARTS POSTER AND ANNOUNCES ‘SALUTE TO MALAYSIA’ PROGRAMS

March 22, 2023

March 21, 2023 – Memphis, TN. Memphis in May International Festival kicked off the Salute to Malaysia by unveiling the 2023 Fine Arts Poster and releasing a slate of international programs honoring Malaysia tonight at the Renasant Convention Center. International performances, enriching exhibits, business programs, a film series, cuisine, an award-winning education program and the […]

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MEMPHIS IN MAY BEALE STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES BIG LINEUP FOR RETURN TO RIVERFRONT!

February 27, 2023

MEMPHIS, TN. – February 27, 2023 – The Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival announced its eagerly-awaited 2023 lineup for the festival’s return to Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis after a four-year absence. Famously known for presenting something for nearly everyone, this year’s edition of the Beale Street Music Festival, May 5-7, 2023, […]

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MEMPHIS IN MAY ANNOUNCES “BLUES STAGE ON BEALE” DURING THE 2023 BEALE STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL

January 19, 2023

MEMPHIS, TN, January 19, 2023 – Memphis in May announced that the iconic Blues Tent, a popular mainstay of the Beale Street Music Festival will be presented on Beale Street in Handy Park in 2023. The Memphis Tourism “Blues Stage on Beale” will be open to the public and offered free of charge. No ticket […]

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MEMPHIS ARTIST DANNY BROADWAY TAPPED FOR THE 2023 BEALE STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL ART & POSTER

January 18, 2023

January 18, 2023, Memphis, TN – Memphis in May has announced the artist for the original artwork celebrating the 2023 Beale Street Music Festival. Memphis artist Danny Broadway has been commissioned to create an original work of art that will become the official poster for this year’s Beale Street Music Festival. The date for the […]

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TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE 2023 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BARBECUE COOKING CONTEST

December 7, 2022

MEMPHIS, TN, December 7, 2022 – Memphis in May officials have announced that Tickets are now on sale for the most prestigious barbecue cooking contest on the planet, the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. The 45th edition of the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will be held May 17-20, 2023, returning to […]

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