Atlanta, GA 3/7/2008 7:50:47 AM
News / Music

Memphis in May International Festival Schedule Released

The Memphis in May International Festival 2008 schedule was released Thursday.

All the events will be located in Tom Lee Park in downtown Memphis. The park is located on Riverside Drive between Beale Street and Georgia Avenue.

The Beale Street Music Festival, a portion of the Memphis in May International Festival, will begin on May 2 through May 4, 2008. The lineup of artists will offer rock 'n roll, bluegrass, hip-hop, country, and pop musicians.

Sheryl Crow will perform in the Beale Street Music Festival on May 2, while Santana will step on stage on May 3. Fergie and Michael McDonald will take the stage on May 4.

The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest will begin on May 15 through May 17.

The Sunset Symphony will take place on May 24 from 2pm to 9pm.

For more information on the Memphis in May International Festival, go to http://memphisinmay.org/home.html

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