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 […]
MEMPHIS IN MAY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL UNVEILS THE 2023 FINE ARTS POSTER AND ANNOUNCES ‘SALUTE TO MALAYSIA’ PROGRAMS
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 […]
MEMPHIS IN MAY BEALE STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES BIG LINEUP FOR RETURN TO RIVERFRONT!
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, […]
MEMPHIS IN MAY ANNOUNCES “BLUES STAGE ON BEALE” DURING THE 2023 BEALE STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL
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 […]
MEMPHIS ARTIST DANNY BROADWAY TAPPED FOR THE 2023 BEALE STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL ART & POSTER
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 […]
TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE 2023 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BARBECUE COOKING CONTEST
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 […]
BEALE STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL PASSES ON SALE NOW
3-Day Passes just $165 – Lowest Price of the Year (While They Last!) MEMPHIS, TN, December 2, 2022 – Just in time for the holidays, Memphis in May announces that 3-day and VIP passes for the 45th edition of the Beale Street Music Festival are on sale NOW. Memphis’ hottest music festival, the Beale Street […]
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for the 2023 GREAT AMERICAN RIVER RUN
MEMPHIS, TN, December 1, 2022 – Memphis in May International Festival has opened registration for the Great American River Run to be held Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, May 27, 2023. The race features a 5K, 10K, and half-marathon, something for runners of any skill level. Organizers are offering deep discounts on early registrations for a […]
Returning to Tom Lee Park in 2023
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 […]
