MEMPHIS, TN – March 29, 2022 – Due to the recent tragic loss of drummer Taylor Hawkins, the Foo Fighters have announced that they will cancel their planned tour and all upcoming appearances. This includes the April 29 appearance at the Beale Street Music Festival. The 44th edition of the Beale Street Music Festival is […]
2022 FINE ARTS POSTER HONORING GHANA
March 24, 2022 – MEMPHIS, TN. Memphis in May International Festival unveiled the 2022 Fine Arts Poster honoring the Republic of Ghana tonight in the National Civil Rights Museum’s Hyde Hall. The original work for the Fine Arts Poster is acrylic on canvas and was created by Memphis artist Carl Moore. “This will be Carl’s […]
Already Big, 2022 Beale Street Music Festival Grows Even Bigger!
MEMPHIS, TN – February 28, 2022 – Memphis in May announced surprise artist additions to their acclaimed Beale Street Music Festival line-up today including new headliner Megan Thee Stallion who will make her festival debut when she performs on the ZYN stage on Saturday, April 30. A platinum-selling and Grammy Award-winning powerhouse, Megan Thee Stallion […]
Registration Now Open For The 2022 Great American River Run
MEMPHIS, TN, January 12, 2022 – Memphis in May International Festival has opened registration for the Great American River Run to be held Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, May 28, 2022, presented by AutoZone. Organizers are offering deep discounts on early registrations for a limited time, the 5K is just $25, the 10K is $30 and […]
Memphis In May Seeking Executive Assistant
The Memphis in May International Festival is seeking an Executive Assistant with outstanding office skills to support the president & CEO. This is a full-time, year-round career position at one of America’s leading civic festival organizations. We offer a starting base salary range between $46,000 and $52,000 along with a desirable benefits package including paid medical, dental, […]
Tickets Now On Sale For The 2022 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
MEMPHIS, TN, December 10, 2021 – 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 44th edition of the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will be held May 11-14, 2022, at the Memphis Fairgrounds. The World Championship […]
Foo Fighters Announced In The ‘round One’ Lineup For The 2022 Beale Street Music Festival
2022 BSMF ROUND ONE LINEUP RELEASE MEMPHIS, Tenn., December 20, 2021 – Memphis in May officials made a surprise announcement of what to expect at Beale Street Music Festival’s eagerly anticipated return in 2022 by announcing a partial list of artists confirmed to appear at the region’s largest music festival. 2022 BSMF announced headliners are Foo Fighters, […]
Now Accepting Vendor Applications For 2022
Vendor Applications are now open for the 2022 Beale Street Music Festival and World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Our two biggest events will be held in midtown at the Memphis Fairgrounds due to construction at our home in Tom Lee Park. If you are interested in applying to attend the events as a concession or merchandise vendor, please go […]
2022 Bsmf Passes On Sale This Friday December 3rd
MEMPHIS, Tenn., December 1, 2021 – Memphis’ biggest and most exciting event is back! Memphis in May announced three-day passes for the 2022 Beale Street Music Festival will go on sale this Friday December 3, 2021, at 10 AM. Just in time for the holidays, festival organizers are offering a limited number of early bird three-day passes at the deeply discounted […]
Team Applications Now Open For The 2022 WCBCC
2022 WCBCC TEAM APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN MEMPHIS, TN, November 24, 2021 – Memphis in May officials have announced that Team Applications are now open to compete in the 2022 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, the most prestigious barbecue cooking contest on the planet. The 44th edition of the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will be held May 11-14, 2022, […]
