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, […]
Memphis In May Seeking Program Director
PROGRAM DIRECTOR JOB OPENING The Memphis in May International Festival is seeking a Program Director to manage our arts, international culture, education and select entertainment programs and events. This is a full-time year-round career position at one of America’s leading civic festival organizations. Areas of responsibility include direct management of artistic exhibits and displays, international […]
World Championship Barbecue Judging Seminar Slated For November 6th
ATTENDEES WILL BE TRAINED, QUALIFIED, AND INVITED TO JUDGE AT THE 2022 MEMPHIS IN MAY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BARBECUE COOKING CONTEST! MEMPHIS, TN, October 7, 2021 – Memphis in May officials have announced that the annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Judges Seminar will be held on November 6, 2021. The seminar is held each year to instruct, and train […]
Beale Street Music Festival & World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Will Be At The Memphis Fairgrounds In 2022
MEMPHIS, Tenn., September 28, 2021 – Memphis in May International Festival has announced the temporary location for two of the city’s most popular events in 2022. The Memphis Fairgrounds will be the 2022 location for the Beale Street Music Festival, April 29-May 1 and the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, May 11-14. Memphis in May has made arrangements to temporarily move the […]
Memphis In May Releases Annual Report For Fy2021 Announces 2022 Dates
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 […]
Elite Athletes Lead A Record Number Of Runners For The 2021 Great American River Run
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 […]
2021 Great American River Run Results
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 […]
Pandemic Forces International Salute To Ghana To Move To 2022
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 […]
Memphis In May Announces Changes To 2021 Festival Events Due To Pandemic
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 […]
Memphis In May Mourns Loss Of George Hunt
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 […]
