Elvis Tribute Week August 10-16
A city wide, weeklong celebration of the music and life of Elvis Presley. Graceland hosts special events during this time, including the highlight, the Candlelight Vigil on August 15.
Arts in the Park October 20-22
A three-day fine arts festival featuring more than 800 visual and performing artists in the Memphis Botanic Garden. Includes continuous music, dance and theatre and the artist market with 150+ national artists
Christmas at Graceland November 24-January 8
Beale Street New Year’s Eve CelebrationDecember 31
Everything that you might imagine Beale Street would be during the rest of the year culminates on New Year’s Eve. Every restaurant on Beale Street brings forth its best, accompanied by live music of all types and varieties. Definitely a celebration to be present for.
Liberty Bowl Football ClassicDecember
One of Football’s most tradition-rich Bowl games, which matches the champion of the Conference USA with the champion from the Mountain West Conference. The preceding week is filled with many activities.
Memphis Motorsports Park 901-358-7223
Located ten minutes from downtown Memphis, multipurpose motorsports complex featuring drag racing, road racing, and oval track competition. Special events include the NHRA Pennzoil Nationals in October.