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Memphis in May reports record loss of nearly $3.5M after this past year's festival

Memphis in May (MIM) said Tuesday that this past year s festival suffered its greatest financial loss of nearly $3.5 million as attendance in both the Beale Street Music Festival and

World BBQ Cooking Contest in talks to host 2024 at Liberty Park

Organizers of the event said in a letter earlier this week they were likely not coming back to Tom Lee Park.

Tourism officials plead to protect Memphis In May as festival moves from river

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis In May sent a letter to barbecue cooking championship team members Monday asking for feedback on where that part of the festival should move — to Liberty Park or another venue, “even if it means moving outside of Memphis proper.” It also asks teams if they plan to quit competing. Now, […]

World Champion BBQ Cooking Contest not going to Tom Lee Park 2024

A letter sent to BBQ teams said the competition is falling out with Memphis River Parks Partnership.

World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest not expected to return to Tom Lee Park in 2024