May is the Month to Visit Memphis
As one thrilled griller succinctly sums up the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest (May 14-16), “This is NASCAR with sauce.”
Even if you don’t love barbecue (wait, you don’t love barbecue?!), you’ll revel in the other fabulous seasonal events that take place in this rock-and-roll wonderland. It all starts with the Beale Street Music Festival (May 1-3), with 60 bands playing on four stages in Tom Lee Park, located on the banks of the Mississippi River. Blues, rock,
gospel, soul, and R & B ring out to all who love the tuneful sounds of the South.
The Memphis in May festivities also focus on a different country each year, and this year’s celebration salutes Chile (May 4-9) with exhibits, performances, and chef demonstrations.
photo: Monorail between Front Street and Mud Island River Park
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