Memphis in May International Festival announced today that its President & CEO, Jim Holt, will retire, effective January 31, 2024. Holt has served in the organization’s leadership role for more than 25 years. Holt assumed the role of Executive Director of the non-profit organization in October 1998,during a challenging period marked by financial difficulties. During […]
TEAM APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN for 2024 WCBCC
Team Applications are now open to compete in the 2024 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, the most prestigious barbecue cooking contest on the planet. The 46th edition of the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will be held May 15-18, 2024, at Liberty Park in Memphis, TN. The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, the largest pork […]
Judges Seminar for the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest set for February 3rd
The annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Judges Seminar will be held on February 3, 2024. This seminar is held only once a year and always sells out, so don’t miss out on your opportunity to become a barbecue judge in 2024. The seminar is held each year to instruct, train and certify barbecue judges for […]
2024 Festival Dates Announced
Memphis in May International Festival released dates and venues for the organization’s 2024 festival events. The 2024 Beale Street Music Festival will be paused and will not take place. The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will be held at Liberty Park May 15-18, 2024, and the Great American River Run, will be held Downtown Memphis, […]
2023 Annual Report Released
October 3, 2023 – Memphis, TN. -Memphis in May International Festival released its 2023 Annual Report outlining financial results from this year’s festival events after the much-anticipated return to the riverfront. The return to Tom Lee Park was marred by difficulties including: obtaining a lease with the Memphis River Parks Partnership, problems with access to […]
JIM HOLT TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS & EVENTS ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME
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 […]
RUNNERS TOOK TO THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN MEMPHIS FOR THE 2023 GREAT AMERICAN RIVER RUN
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 […]
WORLD CHAMPIONS CROWNED IN MEMPHIS AT THE2023 MEMPHIS IN MAY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALWORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BARBECUE COOKING CONTEST
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 […]
PERFORMANCE TIME ADJUSTMENT ANNOUNCED FOR SUNDAY AT BEALE STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL
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 […]
Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest 101
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 […]
