Fall has officially begun in Memphis. And that means an eclectic lineup of fall festivals featuring live music, great food and more. Here are a few you should not miss:
Festivals
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The Memphis Comedy Festival, founded in 2012 by a group of local comedians, seems to get larger each year. This year’s festival runs from April 4-7. Performances are held at The Hi Tone Cafe, TheatreWorks and other venues.
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Summer might be coming to a close, but festival season is far from slowing down in Memphis. Mark your calendar for these upcoming festivals:
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The Running of the Weenies dachshund race adorably kicks off the family fun at the 47th Annual Germantown Festival, held Sept. 8-9 at the Germantown Civic Club Complex.
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Who knew drinking tequila could help encourage volunteerism in Memphis?
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The Memphis summer heat means it’s time to break out the frozen beverages to keep cool. Grab your friends and head to the Memphis Margarita Festival June 17, 3-6PM.
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Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day slaves in Texas learned Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation more than two years earlier. Here are some upcoming Memphis celebrations:
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It’s springtime in Memphis, which means two things: unpredictable weather and festival season. Rain, shine, snow or heat, Memphians show up for festivals. While it’s impossible to choose favorites, here are some festival highlights: