Events
Beale Street Zydeco Festival
Not only is the famous Beale Street in Memphis the home of Blues
and rock 'n roll, but it is also a centre for devotees of Zydeco
music - accordion-driven Cajun sounds. On two days each year top
zydeco artists converge on the...
see full detailsMemphis in May
May is the month with the most celebrations in Memphis, when the
city celebrates with a clutch of festivals designed not only to
highlight the indigenous charms of Tennessee but also as a cultural
exchange exercise, honouring a different 'guest' country each year
(Turkey...
see full detailsCarnival Memphis
A charitable tradition since 1931, Carnival Memphis strives each
year to raise as much as possible in support of causes for
underprivileged children. The Carnival is filled with a round of
social events, including luncheons and balls presided over by the
annually elected Carnival...
see full detailsElvis Week
Memphis boasts the most famous and most visited tourist
attraction in the United States, Graceland, former home of rock
‘n roll legend, Elvis Presley. Each year on the anniversary
of Presley’s death hundreds of thousands of avid fans flock
to Graceland for a week...
see full detailsPink Palace Crafts Fair
A great outing for avid shoppers, the annual craft fair in aid
of Memphis' Pink Palace Museum attracts tens of thousands of
visitors. The event includes a juried show and the sale of works by
about 300 artists, live music and ethnic food....
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