Memphis Events
Beale Street Music Festival © 2007 Memphis in May International Festival
Memphis 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 in 2008). Kicking off the merry month is the Beale Street
Music Festival, billed as 'one outrageous party' taking place over
three days, with four stages on 13 hectares (33 acres) alongside
the mighty Mississippi. This is followed up by the Desti-Nations
International Festival featuring activities, displays and cultural
exhibitions relating to the chosen guest country. The other two
main events of Memphis in May are the World Championship Barbecue
Contest and the Great Southern Food Festival combined with the
Sunset Symphony concert on the riverbank. For more information,
call (901) 525 4611.
Venue: Various;
Date: Various events annually in May;
Website: www.memphisinmay.org
