Memphis in May International Festival formally announced today that the Beale Street Music Festival and World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will return to the Memphis riverfront downtown in Tom Lee Park in 2023. Thanks to City of Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland for interceding and offering a solution to help with the financial implications of moving […]
MALAYSIA ANNOUNCED AS 2023 HONORED COUNTRY BY MEMPHIS IN MAY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
October 27, 2022 – Memphis, TN. Memphis in May International Festival announces the diverse, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural nation of Malaysia as the 2023 honored country. Malaysia is the eighth Asian country selected by the organization as the honoree for the citywide festival salute. Celebrating the people and culture of Malaysia will be the year-long focus […]
WCBCC JUDGES SEMINAR IS SET FOR NOV. 5TH
Attendees will be trained and qualified to judge at the World Championship MEMPHIS, TN, September 19, 2022 – Memphis in May officials have announced the annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Judges Seminar will be held on November 5, 2022. The seminar is held each year to instruct, train and certify barbecue judges for the […]
Memphis in May Issues 2022 Annual Report and Economic Impact Study At Annual Public Meeting
THE FUTURE OF MEMPHIS IN MAY IN JEOPARDY OVER TOM LEE PARK LEASE TERMS Memphis in May International Festival held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at the Memphis Botanic Garden. Results from the 2022 festival were released along with an economic impact study that measures the scale of increased spending in Memphis […]
Stay in Shape and Make Friends by Joining a Running Group!
Running groups are a great way for you to stay in shape and train for the Great American River Run. These groups provide a community for you to stay motivated and keep you accountable on your training journey. There are also runners at all paces and different experience levels, providing you with the opportunity to […]
Move from Riverfront to Fairgrounds Results in Dramatic Decline for Memphis in May
Festival reports record financial loss and lowest attendance in over two decades MEMPHIS, TN, June 16, 2022– Memphis in May returned in 2022 presenting two of the city’s most popular large-scale events at the Fairgrounds in Liberty Park, a temporary location for one year. Preliminary attendance reports indicate a substantial decline in attendance for both […]
Memphis in May seeking Office Supervisor
Starting salary: $37,440 to $43,680 The nationally recognized award-winning Memphis in May International Festival is seeking applicants for the position of Office Supervisor. Join the fast-paced, exciting work environment at one of North America’s premier festival organizations. This is a full-time year-round position. Duties & Responsibilities includemanaging a multi-line phone system and directing all incoming […]
Memphis in May returns downtown next weekend for the 2022 Great American River Run
Runners from 28 states and 4 foreign countries (and counting) will launch from Beale Street and run the river Saturday May 28th on Memorial Day Weekend. Downtown and the Mississippi Riverfront will again be the backdrop for a Memphis in May event as runners take to the streets for the 6th edition of the Great […]
2022 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Winners
May 14, 2022 – Memphis Tennessee was again the nexus of barbecue as the absolute best competition barbecue cooking teams converged again for the annual Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Memphis in May officials announced the winners of the organization’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest on Saturday, May 14th. Blues Hog from […]
Beale Street Music Festival Shuttle and Will Call Changes
Beale Street Music Festival organizers have announced the following changes to provide smoother access to the festival site. All changes will be in effect for Saturday and Sunday’s festival. Shuttles: The drop-off location of all shuttles will be Southern Avenue and Early Maxwell Boulevard at the South Entry Gate only. The shuttles will no longer […]
