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 Celebration of African heritage |
Beale Street Memphis, TN 38111 United States +1 901 947 2133 http://www.memphisartscouncil.... |
Africa in April began in 1986 to recognize the heritage of more than 50 percent of Memphis' population. The festival features exhibits and events related to the culture, tradition, history, arts, crafts and music of selected African countries. The Vendor's Marketplace Festival in Handy Park on Beale offers handcrafted goods and cultural artifacts. The festival takes place for four days during the third week in April at locations along Beale Street and throughout downtown Memphis. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Celebration of selected country |
88 Union Avenue, Suite 301 Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 525 4611 http://www.memphisinmay.org/ |
Each year, Memphis honors a different country with this month-long celebration. Various events around the city celebrate the arts and culture of the chosen country, from art exhibits to dance exhibitions to special dishes served in area restaurants. Several events are held in May that are related to Memphis in May, but not to the specific country being honored; these include the World Championship Barbecue Contest and the Beale Street Music Festival. It all ends with the Sunset Symphony on the banks of the Mississippi River. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Fine crafts for sale |
750 Cherry Rd (Audubon Park) Memphis, TN 38118 United States +1 901 320 6408 http://www.artsandcraftsfestiv... |
This crafts fair is one of the largest in the country. Artisans come from all over to compete for a spot to display and peddle their wares in Audubon Park. Items include fine jewelry, pottery and ceramics, photography, handmade furniture and lawn ornaments, handmade clothing and specialty food items. Food stalls provide sandwiches, barbecue and ice cream, and live musical performances also take place throughout the event. A shuttle bus provides transportation from the parking lot of Oak Court Mall. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $3 for children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Major art and historical exhibitions |
1 Auction Avenue (The Pyramid Arena Exhibition Hall) Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 576 1231 http://www.wonders.org/ |
Almost every spring, Memphis launches a major exhibition in this series at the Pyramid. Previous exhibits have included Catherine the Great, the Tombs of China, King Tutakhamen, and Napoleon. Tours are self-guided by means of individual cassette players. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Team barbecue competition |
Riverside Drive Between Beale Street and Georgia Avenue, Tom Lee Park Memphis, TN 38103 United States +1 901 525 4611 (Organizers) http://www.memphisinmay.org/wb... |
Held in Tom Lee Park in conjunction with Memphis in May, this event has gained nationwide prestige and is often featured on TV shows, such as the 'Today Show', 'Good Morning America' and 'Prime Time Live'. More than 90,000 people attend the festival each year. Called the "Superbowl of Swine", this festival offers cash prizes to a winner that is more than USD61,050. Teams compete in the categories of whole hog, shoulder and ribs, and these teams must have qualified in other contests around the country in order to compete here. Other events include the Miss Piggy Contest, hog calling and a barbecue sauce competition. Admission: Adults USD8 (at the gate), Children (6 & under) Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |