Memphis Italian Festival
The Memphis Italian Festival is an annual event in Memphis, Tennessee held on the weekend after Memorial Day.
Background
[edit]Since 1989, the festival has been held in Memphis's Marquette Park, the weekend after Memorial Day.[1] The festival celebrates Italian-American traditions and culture, especially that of the Mid-South. Attendees enjoy cultural activities and Italian-American food.[2] The event's proceeds are given directly to children attending the Holy Rosary Parish School, a Catholic elementary school in Memphis.[3][better source needed]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival was not held in 2020.[citation needed]
Activities
[edit]The festival hosts musical performances from both local and national bands.[3] Other forms of entertainment include bocce ball tournaments, a volleyball tournament, carnival games, grape stomping, and arts and crafts.[2] Competitions are held for the best gravy and the best homemade wine. Competitions are also held for the best booth and the best powder room.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Stramel, Sarah. "Memphis Italian Festival, Memphis, TN". Visit South. Archived from the original on 2013-02-05.
- ^ a b "Memphis Italian Festival". Go Memphis.
- ^ a b "Memphis News and Announcements". American Towns.
- ^ "Memphis Italian Festival boasts of best porta potty". WMCTV.
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