A month-long celebration that kicks off the first weekend in May with its annual Music Festival, Memphis in May International Festival promotes and celebrates Memphis culture, by fostering economic growth, and engaging the community to enhance international awareness through education
BBQ Fest
Memphis in May World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest invites teams from around the world to compete for the title of World’s Best BBQ! Hosted in downtown Memphis at Tom Lee Park, this 4-day event brings together some of the industry’s greatest grill masters in a tailgate/party-tent style environment that showcases the many styles of American BBQ.
Music Fest
The first weekend in May, Memphis kicks off its annual month-long celebration with Music Fest. The outdoor concert series of the year features some of the hottest artists in the music entertainment industry of the day.