Published in May 2020
Summer is usually the busiest month in the 901, and although some of our favorite events have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19, many will still be around … just at a later time this year. We’ve rounded up 10 rescheduled Memphis events you can look forward to. It’s time to pull out those calendars!
Have no fear, many of your favorite Memphis events have simply been postponed to later this year. Image: Memphis in May
10 Rescheduled Memphis Events
Beale Street Music Festival
Beale Street Music Festival is set for October 16-18, 2020, in Tom Lee Park. The good news? Most of the original lineup is still set to take the stage.
Cooper-Young Festival
The Cooper-Young Festival — the largest historic district celebration — is set to take place on September 19, 2020.
Great American River Run
This exercising event just got a whole lot cooler in temperature. The Great American River Run now takes place on October 24, 2020, in downtown Memphis.
Memphis Fashion Week
The 9th Annual Memphis Fashion Week is now on the 2020 calendar for August 19 through 21. You can purchase tickets here.
Memphis Greek Festival
Mark your calendars for the 62nd Annual Memphis Greek Festival, taking place on September 25 and 26, 2020.
Memphis Italian Festival
Memphis Italian Festival has rescheduled its event to the summer of 2021.
Mempho Musical Festival
Mempho Music Fest at Shelby Farms Park now takes place in October 2021.
WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational
You can still watch your favorite golfers at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational on July 29 through August 2, 2020, at TPC Southwind.
World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
One of Memphis’ favorite event — BBQ Fest — will now take place September 30 through October 3, 2020. You can purchase admission tickets here.
World Championship Hot Wing Contest & Festival
Whether you’re wanting to compete or just eat tasty wings, head to Tiger Lane for World Wing Fest on August 29, 2020.
Those 2020 planners will come in handy after all!
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