Memphis in May officials have announced Team Applications are now open to compete in the 2025 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, the most prestigious barbecue cooking contest on the planet. The 47th edition of the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will be held May 14-17, 2025, at Liberty Park in Memphis, TN. The World Championship […]
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Registration Opens for Great American River Run
A Memphis Memorial Day Weekend Tradition – Celebrating 10 Years! October 15, 2024 – Memphis in May has opened registration for the Great American River Run to be held Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, May 24, 2025. The race features a 5K, 10K, and half-marathon, something for runners of any skill level. The 2025 race will […]
RUNNERS TOOK TO THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN MEMPHISFOR THE 2024 GREAT AMERICAN RIVER RUN
Memphis’ Newest Memorial Day Weekend Tradition! Runners of all talent levels laced up and launched AutoZone Park for the 8th edition of the Great American River Run presented on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The run is part of the Memphis in May International Festival. “The Great American River Run has something for everyone with a […]
WORLD CHAMPIONS CROWNED IN MEMPHIS AT 46TH MEMPHIS IN MAY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BARBECUE COOKING CONTEST
The best competition barbecue cooking teams on the planet gathered in Memphis, Tennessee at the 46th Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest to determine the best of the best. Memphis in May officials announced the winners of the organization’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest on Saturday, May 18th. The Shed BBQ from Ocean […]
NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT & AMAZING DEMONSTRATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR 46th WCBCC
Meet and learn from the biggest names in barbecue at the city of Memphis’ backyard barbecue party of the year! Memphis in May officials have announced an action-packed lineup of activities for the 2024 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, which was first held in 1978. The 46th edition of the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest […]
Tickets On Sale for 2024 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
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 46th edition of the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will be held May 15-18, 2024 at Liberty Park in Memphis. The World Championship Barbecue […]
Mack Weaver named President & CEO
The Memphis in May board of directors voted on January 25, 2024, to name Mack Weaver as the permanent President & CEO of Memphis in May International Festival. Weaver will assume his new role beginning February 1, 2024, following the retirement of former President & CEO Jim Holt on January 31st. Weaver has been with […]
Building Sale Statement
JOINT STATEMENT – Memphis Tourism & Memphis in May Sale of Memphis in May Building to Memphis Tourism Memphis in May recently completed the sale of its Front Street office building to long-time and nearby neighbor Memphis Tourism, allowing Memphis in May to remain in their current offices, while also allowing Memphis Tourism to provide […]
Vendor Applications Now Open
Concessions and Merchandise Vendor applications are now open for the 2024 festival! Applications are now open for Merchandise & Craft Vending and Concession Vendors If you have a real crowd-pleaser and would like to get in front of our lucrative and engaged audience then download the applications to learn more and apply today! Visit memphisinmay.org/vendors […]
President & CEO Jim Holt to retire after 25 years at the helm
Memphis in May International Festival announced today that its President & CEO, Jim Holt, will retire, effective January 31, 2024. Holt has served in the organization’s leadership role for more than 25 years. Holt assumed the role of Executive Director of the non-profit organization in October 1998,during a challenging period marked by financial difficulties. During […]
