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Memphis In May Releases Annual Report For Fy2021 Announces 2022 Dates

September 2, 2021

MEMPHIS, TN, September 2, 2021 – Memphis in May International Festival released its annual report highlighting the results of another fiscal year impacted by the global pandemic. The organization posted a loss of $170,927 in FY2021 following the record $1.795 million loss in 2020 when the festival was forced to cancel all events due to COVID19 which contributed to […]

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Elite Athletes Lead A Record Number Of Runners For The 2021 Great American River Run

June 3, 2021

Over 2,000 runners laced up and launched from historic Beale Street for the 5th edition of the Great American River Run on Saturday May 29, 2021. The run is part of Memphis in May International Festival which put on a reduced scale festival celebration in 2021 due to COVID19 related restrictions. A field of serious […]

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2021 Great American River Run Results

May 29, 2021

It was windier then we typically expect on Memorial Day weekend, but the 5th annual Great American River Run was an astounding success! Thanks to all the runners, volunteers and fans who joined us in downtown Memphis. Congratulation to Dominic Korir for setting a new course record (1:06:55)! He was the fastest male Half Marathon […]

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Pandemic Forces International Salute To Ghana To Move To 2022

February 5, 2021

The international Salute to Ghana, slated for May 2021 has been postponed to May 2022 due to the continuing effects of the global pandemic. The honored country salute is designed to bring people and cultures from around the world together in Memphis for a mutually enriching and educational experience. Mounting such an event in May […]

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Memphis In May Announces Changes To 2021 Festival Events Due To Pandemic

December 18, 2020

Due to the continuing threat of COVID 19, adjustments have been made to the 2021 Memphis in May event calendar as the effects of the pandemic is expected to extend into the spring. World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will proceed as planned May 12-15, 2021 with strict COVID19 protocols in place. The World Championship will be […]

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Memphis In May Mourns Loss Of George Hunt

December 4, 2020

We morn the loss of our long-time friend, artist George Hunt, who passed away earlier today. Hunt was the official artist of the Beale Street Music Festival, creating a unique painting for each festival since 1992. A knowledgeable music fan, Hunt drew inspiration for his Beale Street Music Festival works from the rich world of […]

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Memphis In May International Festival Announces Record Loss For Fy2020

October 15, 2020

Memphis in May International Festival released their annual report highlighting results of a fiscal year dramatically impacted by the world-wide COVID19 pandemic. The Memphis in May 2020 Annual Report reveals a record loss of $1.795 million in FY2020 because of the cancellation of the 2020 festival due to the pandemic. After reporting significant increases in revenue year […]

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