The spectacular ‘May International Festival’ in Memphis will unveil the month-long grand celebrations with its colourful events. The events will start from 29th April with the Beale Street Music Festival and will last till 1st May.
Next in line is the International Salute to Canada from 2nd to 9th May, followed by the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest from 12th to 14th May. At the end of the festival, medals will be given out at the Great American River Run on 28th May. You can browse the festival calendar to know more about the events, their specialties, timings and tickets.
The Beale Street Music Festival
‘The Beale Street’ is truly an extraordinary musical event of May International Festival in Memphis. It features a three-day music festival that includes big names as well as local musical acts. The highlight of the event is different music and performers participating together and featuring their best. Last year, 100,000 people attended on the first two nights of the event and typically there was a large crowd for the ending big-name finales on Sunday night. It is a warm sociable destination and offers great value for money.
International Week
If you want to experience something different, visit the International Salute to Canada, also known as International Week from 2nd to 9th May. The festival has different themes from different countries. It showcases the local food and entertaining facets of different places. It is a great learning experience for the community and aims to teach students about the customs and cultures of twelve different countries from around the world.
The Great American River Run
The Great American River Run is yet another fascinating event of May International Festival. The event is scheduled for 28th May, the last day of the festival. It features two local bands, the North Mississippi Allstars and Dead Soldiers. You can enjoy drinks, food and music after the race is complete. Get the advantage of registering with The Great American River Run and get free entries to the 901 Fest, which will be held right after the run on 28th May.
