Memphis Travel - April 1, 2025

Discover Memphis' Biggest Festivals

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Julian Harper

The World’s Best Barbecue

No one does barbecue better than Memphis, and that’s a fact! Come see the world’s best pitmasters duel it out for bragging rights at not one but two barbecue cooking competitions set for May 14–17.

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Three people dining on the patio at JEM.

Alex Shansky

It's Patio Season in Memphis

It's time to get out and enjoy Spring in Memphis. What better way to do so than hanging out at Memphis' most popular patios? Here are 100 spots to eat and drink outside.

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Folks watching performers during Cooper Young Porch Fest.

Craig Thompson

The Ultimate Guide to Memphis Festivals

Spring is the start of Memphis' festival season! From crawfish and beer fests to holiday extravaganzas, like the Mid-South Pride Parade & Festival and Juneteenth, to Memphis staples, like Elvis Week and Mempho Music Festival, we've got the rundown on Memphis' biggest festivals.

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DeSoto County

DeSoto County Dining Week is Back!

Visit participating DeSoto County restaurants, cafes and dessert shops for special deals April 7–13.

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Avid Hotel

Avid Hotel: Easy Stay. Easy Play. Easy All.

Comfy beds, free breakfast & top location — stay in Southaven, minutes from Graceland and Beale Street.

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EVENTS

A couple posing in front of the band and a crowd at Taste the Rarity at Wiseacre Brewing Company.

Alex Shansky

April 26

Taste the Rarity

Wiseacre Brewing Company

Crowds in front of the band playing at the World Championship Hot Wing Contest and Festival

Craig Thompson

April 26

World Championship Hot Wing Contest and Festival

River Garden Park

People passing mimosas out at Mimosa Festival Memphis.

Craig Thompson

April 27

Mimosa Festival Memphis

AutoZone Park

A monster truck performing stunts in front of a crowd.

Monster Jam

May 2–4

Monster Jam at Landers Center

Landers Center

Couple on the Ferris wheel at RiverBeat Music Festival with the concert stage and Memphis skyline in the background.

Craig Thompson

May 2–4

RiverBeat Music Festival

Tom Lee Park

A home with a Cooper Young Garden Walk sign in the front yard.

Alex Shansky

May 17–18

Cooper Young Garden Walk

Cooper-Young Neighborhood

Bring Your Appetite!

A man prepares crawfish at the Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival in downtown Memphis

Craig Thompson

Mark your calendars: From wings to barbecue to food truck fare, Memphis has all sorts of foodie festivals, including two upcoming crawfish festivals on April 27 and May 3.

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