Vendors

Memphis In May Vendors

Event Vendor Information

Concessions and Merchandise Vendor applications are now open for the 2024 festival!

The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is the celebration of Memphis’ claim as the Barbecue Capital of the World.

If you have a real crowd pleaser and would like to get in front of this lucrative and engaged audience then download the applications to learn more and apply today!

Merchandise & Craft Vendor

Concessions Vendor

Thank you for your interest in merchandise, craft and concession vendor opportunities at Memphis in May. Applications are now closed for 2024 vendors. Applications for the 2025 Memphis in May Festival will open in early January.

Please direct any questions to concessions@memphisinmay.org

Vendor Selection Criteria

The selection criteria is based on, but not limited to:

Quality of offerings
Experience
Ability to serve thousands of patrons in outdoor weather
Appearance of overall set-up
Unique or regional cuisine
Reasonable prices and value

Food vendors who are accepted will receive an email notification and vending upon acceptance.
ALL menu items and prices must be approved by Memphis in May and only those items listed on the contract may be sold.

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Vendor Applications

Thank you for your interest in vending at the 46th edition of the Memphis In May International Festival.

Our annual month-long festival includes two ticketed events. In 2023, Beale Street Music Festival & the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will be held in Tom Lee Park along the riverfront in Downtown Memphis.

Event Concessions Information

You must download and read the entire concession application for the event you would like to attend. Each application has event-specific information, including varying prices. After reading the application, complete the online form linked below.

Beale Street Music Festival Concession Vendor Application for 2023 is now closed.

Click to download – World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Concession Vendor Application Information

Online Application Here – Concession Vendor Application

Event Merchandise

Due to limited space created by landscape changes in Tom Lee Park, Memphis in May is not offering event merchandise spaces for the 2023 festival.

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Event Merchandise Information

Please download and read the entire concession application for the event you would like to attend. Each application has event-specific information. Then scroll to the bottom of the page to complete the online form.

Online Application Here – Merchandise & Craft Vending Application Information

Click to download – Beale Street Music Festival Merchandise & Craft Vending Application Information

Click to download – World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Merchandise & Craft Vending Application Information