Memphis in May

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Memphis in May International Festival
Genre	All
Dates	September 2021–April 2022 15–17 October 2021: Beale Street Music Festival/International Week 29 September–02 October 2021: World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest 28 April 2021: 901Fest 30 October 2021: Great American River Run
Location(s)	Memphis, Tennessee
Years active	1977–2019, 2022–
Founded by	Memphis in May Events Committees
Organized by	Mack Weaver
Website	http://memphisinmay.org

Memphis in May International Festival is a month-long festival held in Memphis, Tennessee. The festival, which is saluting Ghana in 2022, honors a specific foreign country every year and features many events. The Beale Street Music Festival takes place the first weekend in May and showcases an eclectic lineup of national and local musical talent. International Week is a series of exhibits, screenings, arts and performances dedicated to each year's honored country. The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest has become one of the most popular barbecue contests in the country and has been observed for 46 years. The Great American River Run Half Marathon & 5K welcomes runners of all experience levels through the streets of Memphis and along the banks of the Mississippi River, while 901Fest includes a salute to all things Memphis.