MEMPHIS 901 DAY 2024 EVENTS

901 Day | Beale St. x Shell on Wheels, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Free!

A 901 Day event to celebrate Memphis' resilience, creativity, and community spirit. The day's celebration will be highlighted by a performance from Big Boogie and a lot more local talent and artists, a flash mob celebration of Memphis' signature dance style–Jookin', a youth talent showcase, poetry performances, fashion show, and more.

901 Day Fest, Railgarten, 8-10 p.m., All Weekend

$20-$30/single day passes, $60/weekend passes, all ages

901 Fest is an epic annual weekend-long celebration with live music by Memphis Bands. Catch John Nemeth, Terrance Simien, and a DJ Witnessee Vinyl Set on Friday. Showboats, Lucky 7, Dead Soldiers, and Qemist will perform on Saturday. On Sunday, catch The Wilkins Sister, Talibah Safiya, and Marcella Simien. Single day passes and 3-day passes are on sale now.

Open Genre - 901 Day Edition, 6-11:30 p.m.

Free Early Bird Tickets, $20 weekend of

Celebrate 901 Day at Ugly Art Co. with this Open Genre DJ event. There will be 10+ Memphis DJs showcasing their skills and knowledge of Memphis music. Each DJ will have 15-20 minutes to impress the crowd with their mix. Expect to hear everything from Al Green to Young Dolph.

901 Days in the Ravine, 4 p.m. to close

Free to Attend!

Celebrate your city at the Ravine and Memphis Made's new taproom over three days. Memphis Made will host movies, bands, food trucks, DJs, vendors, and more. Friday night, they'll have Memphis-themed movies with Soi #9 parked in the Ravine. Saturday features James and the Ultrasounds, Turnstyles and James playing a DJ set. Smoke and Toast will be the food truck. On Sunday, Jeff Hulett and the Church Brothers will be performing. We’ll have a vendor market and Good Groceries and Hot and Heavy Dogs will be providing the food

901 Day Celebration at Grind City Brewing Co., 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Free to attend!

Grind City Brewing Co. will host their 4th annual 9.01 Day Celebration. This event will feature $5 beer, seltzers, and sours all day, Memphis-thmed music, and FREE pet and people caricatures from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a Memphis skyline backdrop. Food trucks on site include Chi Phi and Mempops. They will also start sales of their Oktoberfest steins which include perks!

Ghost River Brewing Co. 901 Day Celebration, 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Free to attend, VIP option for $65

Ghost River is teaming up with The 901 Collective for a celebration to unite our city’s best in art, food, and culture for a day of unforgettable experiences. Local artists will showcase their unique creations. Vendors and local artists will be set up all around the brewery with DJs throughout the day. This event is more than just a party—it’s a movement to celebrate everything that makes Memphis extraordinary. The event is free to the public, but if you want to lounge in style, our VIP experience is available for $65, including exclusive bar and patio access, two drinks, and food.

901 & Only Get Hitched by the Ditch, 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Starting at $300

A truly unique and one-of-a-kind way to celebrate 901 Day. Wiseacre (OG location) is hosting FOUR back-to-back ceremonies under the Chautauqua tent at Broad and then throwing a big ole Memphis-themed party for all four lovely couples, their families, their friends, and any other WISEACRE guests that want to come along for the ride. They'll gussy up our tent, provide the officiant and live music (plus a few other extras), and ensure the beverages flow while everyone gets hitched by the ditch. One wedding spot has been filled! Three more to go. 

ADDITIONAL 901 DAY EVENTS

While these events don't land on 901 Day specifically, they are an extension of celebrating and uplighting Memphis.

First Fridays on Broad 901 Day, Broad Ave Arts District, 5 - 8 p.m. (August 31)

Free, All Ages, Kid-friendl

Visit shops and businesses on our street throughout the day to see what they're offering! This is an all day event; check with your favorite businesses to see their hours. Spend some time on Broad Ave celebrating our city.
 

Healthier 901 Fest, Shelby Farms Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (August 31)

Free, all ages, kid-friendly

Join Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare for a day jam-packed 2nd annual Healthier 901 Fest. Expect the same free, family-friendly activities as last year like cooking demos by celebrity chefs, surprise giveaways, live music and healthy food trucks. But this year we’re adding more ways for you to stay healthy, including a new Find Your Fit Zone to kickstart your fitness journey, an enhanced Family Zone with low-impact activity options, plenty of seating and shade.

Local businesses are sharing the love—so let's get out and support them on September 1, or anytime.

• My Cup of Tea will offer all Memphis-themed teas (minus Memphis Medley) on sale for $9.01 plus all iced teas, every signature mug in the house, and mocktails for  $9.01. This deal won't be just for 901 Day but all weekend long! (8/30-9/01).
• MemPops will have a three pops for $9.01
• BABALU will have $9.01 Grind City Ritas and $9.01 Memphis Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches
• Brookhaven Pub is offering $9.01 Tiger Bleu Chips
• Bluff City Toffee is giving 20% off online orders up to $200. Use code 901. Local pickup orders only. Pick up from Madonna Learning Center. Order at www.bluffcitytoffee.com.
• Celtic Crossing will offer a  Pork Katsu Sando for $9.01. This dish includes a crispy pork cutlet, toasted brioche, red cabbage and tonkatsu sauce
• Bog & Barley will have a $9.01 Giovanni Bellini featuring peach-infused Cipriani Prosecco
• Bank Plus Amphitheater will offer 901 Day discounts to five of its upcoming shows: The Smashing Pumpkins, Megadeth, Boyz II Men, The Black Crowes, and Kidz Bop Live this Fall! Discounted ticket prices vary by show, ranging from $29.01 to $69.01. No code is needed! While supplies last.
• French Truck Coffee will celebrate with a small Iced Nola and a delicious muffin for just $9.01. Available at all Memphis locations.
• Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will offer admission for $9.01 on 901 Day + 9% off all store items (include memberships!)
• Grizz Den will offer 50% off the City Edition jerseys
• The Four Way's turkey wing plate will be $9.01 plus tax and service fee. Comes with two sides and one can drink!
• Sabor Caribe's 901 Day deal is: two speciality cocktails for $9.01 and a three food deals for $9.01: an arepa and empanada pairing, four empanadas, or tequenos and two empanadas
• Vibe Foods is offering 25% off on online orders. Use code 901!

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