Memphis Special Events
January
Commemorative events.
National Civil Rights Museums
Elvis Presley Birthday Celebration
Early January
Concert and parties.
Graceland
Blues First Weekend
January
Beale Street
Website: www.blues.org
Black History Month
February
Beale Street Zydeco Festival
February
Mardi Gras Comes to Beale Street with Cajun music.
Africa in April
April
Celebration of African culture, art and history.
Robert R Church Park
Website: www.africainapril.org
Memphis International Film Festival
April
Whispering Woods Hotel and Convention Center
Website: www.memphisfilmfestival.com
Memphis in May International Festival
May
Including the Beale Street Music Festival, World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest and Great Southern Food Festival.
Various venues
Website: http://memphisinmay.org
W C Handy Parade & Awards
May
Awards honouring blues musicians.
Memphis Italian Festival
June
Marquette Park
Website: www.memphisitalianfestival.com
FedEx St Jude Golf Classic
June
Tournament Players Club, Southwind
Website: www.fedex.com/us/sports/stjude
AutoZone Red, White & Blue Celebration
July
Fireworks show.
Tom Lee Park
Elvis Tribute Week
Early August
Celebration of the life and work of Elvis Presley.
Throughout the city and Graceland
Mid-South Fair
Mid September
Family event with amusement rides, food stands and other attractions.
South Fairgrounds, 940 Maxwell Boulevard
Website: www.midsouthfair.org
Memphis Music & Heritage Festival
September
Website: www.memphismusicandheritagefestival.com
Southern Heritage Classic Football
September
Website: www.southernheritageclassic.com
Germantown Festival
September
Cooper-Young Festival
September
Cultural festival with art and music.
Website: www.cooperyoungfestival.com
Christmas at Graceland
December
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