Festivals in Tennessee
It's all about Memphis in May, bringing the World to Memphis....& Memphis to the World! Memphis in May is home to the city's largest events including the Beale Street Music Festival, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and the Sunset Symphony. Memphis in May International Festival promotes awareness of Memphis heritage and builds international relationships. For 2011 the festival is partnered with Belgium. The dates for Memphis in May 2011 are:
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Beale Street Music Festival, April 29-May 1
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International Salute to Belgium, May 2-8
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World Champioship Barbecue Cooking Contest, May 12-14
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Sunset Symphony, May 28
The Beale Street Music Festival (held the first weekend of May) features over 60 acts on four stages in scenic Tom Lee Park where Beale Street meets the Mississippi River. This, in addition to the artists who perform in the clubs along Beale Street, offers music lovers an opportunity to immerse themselves in the art form they love best.
Click here for details on the Beale Street Music Festival or click here for further information on Memphis in May.
The CMA Music Festival is held every year in mid-June in downtown Nashville. Over four jam-packed days, Nashville's signature music event features concerts, autograph signings, family activities, and more. For 38 years, the event has been an unparalleled celebration of America's music, drawing thousands of fans and media from all corners of the globe to Nashville. CMA Music Festival was dubbed the "crown jewel of Country Music Festivals" by USA Today. Click here for further information.
Nashville's fastest growing music festival, Next Big Nashville, is taking place in October this year and showcases the best of the thriving Nashville music scene and artistic community with over 300 bands performing over five days. Click here for further information.
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day, multi-stage camping festival held on a beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee every June. Bonnaroo brings together some of the best performers in rock and roll, along with dozens of artists in complementary styles such as jazz, Americana, hip-hop, electronica, and just about any contemporary music you can think of. In addition to dozens of epic performances, the festival's 100-acre entertainment village buzzes around the clock with attractions and activities including a classic arcade, on-site cinema, silent disco, comedy club, theater performers, a beer festival, and a music technology village. For its peaceful vibe, near-flawless logistics, and unrivaled entertainment options, Rolling Stone magazine named this revolutionary entertainment experience one of the 50 moments that changed the history of rock and roll. Click here for further information.
The Riverbend Festival is a nine day music festival located in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee every June. The festival is located on the 21st Century Waterfront along the Tennessee River. Boasting five stages with over 100 bands featuring world class entertainment ranging from classic rock and jam bands to country, urban and bluegrass, the festival draws over 600,000 patrons annually. Riverbend has a Children's Village, Mobile exhibits, Bluecross Riverbend Run and Walk, a Marketplace, Fireworks Finale and much more! Click here for further information.
Dollywood’s Festival of Nations presents the most captivating entertainment from around the world during this month long celebration of music, dance, food and art. The south’s largest international festival features more than 200 performers celebrating music, dance and art. Click here for further information.
The Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion brings every September quality national, regional and local music and entertainment to Bristol, “the Birthplace of Country Music,” in celebration of its musical heritage and culture. Four blocks of historic downtown Bristol Tennessee/Virginia are closed off to traffic during the 3-day festival. Fans literally are stepping into/out of Tennessee and Virginia as they enjoy the festival. There are three outdoor stages, one dance tent and 16 indoor stages, with music at each throughout the weekend. Click here for further information.
The Chattanooga Tradional Jazz Festival was founded in 1990 to share the traditional art form of Jazz, the music of New Orleans and Dixieland. A three day event starting 30th April 2010 features live jazz all weekend, with this year also including a Tennessee Jazz Barbeque. Click here for further information.
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