Springtime in Memphis Means Memphis in May

Well Spring has been late getting here this year. This Old Man Winter is dragging his feet leaving town. Finally the trees have started to bud, a few weeks later than usual, and lawns have yet to turn green except from the dye used in the sprayed on fertilizer. As it warms up though, you can catch the smell of charcoal briquettes and bar b q warming on someone's grill. It won't be much longer and Memphis in May will roll out with the Music Fest ...this year featuring blues, rock, gospel, and soul - a musical variety guaranteed to shake your soul. The month long event is dedicated this year to the country of Tunisia, bringing home to Memphis it's music, arts, and cultural diversities.
The International Bar B Q contest is up next during the month and the competition will surely heat up for over $100,000 in prizes and of course bragging rights.
Lastly and at the end of May, is the Sunset Symphony starting with picnics and an air show right over the Mississippi River. At sunset, the live music starts with KC and the Sunshine Band!
Don't miss all or part of this year's Memphis in May festival....it's right around the corner.