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 […]
General
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Memphis In May International Festival Announces Record Loss For Fy2020
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 […]