January: Science of Beer

January 16
Craft beer and food pairings with a side of science with 20+ local breweries and beverage vendors pouring plus a handful of local restaurants serving good eats. Supports MOSH education programs.

February: Memphis Restaurant Association Food Festival

February 1
Step into Studio 901— a soulful, semi-formal evening inspired by Memphis’ legendary recording studios. For one unforgettable night, The Kent transforms into a live culinary session, where chefs, mixologists, and restaurateurs become the artists and every dish is a hit single.

February: Bluff City Fire & Ice Polar Bear Plunge & Chili Cook-Off

February 21
Support the Special Olympics of Greater Memphis and eat some tasty chili in the process. For just $5 you get to taste-test the chili of all participating chili teams and vote for people’s choice! Cool down with a polar plunge--if you're brave enough!

March: Cognac Cars and Cigars

March 7

COGNAC CARS & CIGARS presented by Lincoln of Memphi is an all inclusive cigar and cognac tasting event with a one price admission to benefit Merge Memphis. Attendees can relax with Cognac and other Cocktails and a premium cigar from BeLeaf Cigars while admiring some of the hottest cars on the market. Take a break from everything and enjoy live music from local performers and cuisine from local restaurants.

March: Grind City Coffee Xpo

March 14
Sip, sample, and celebrate all things coffee at the annual Grind City Coffee Xpo. This half-day event brings together local roasters, coffee shops, and passionate pros for endless coffee, tea, and pastry tastings, live demos, and three expert-led discussion panels. Your ticket also includes a handcrafted tasting mug, samples of coffee-inspired cocktails, and all the good vibes—all while supporting a great cause. Proceeds benefit Protect Our Aquifer.

March: Black Arts & Wine Festival

March 27-29
Experience Black-owned wine brands while shopping with Black artists and creatives! Held at Memphis Botanic Garden. 

March: Mane Street Food Festival

March 29

Get ready for an afternoon of bold flavors, local creativity, and community impact at the Mane Street Food Festival. This high-energy outdoor tasting event brings together 15 of Memphis’ most exciting food vendors, each serving a single signature street-food item priced at $5 or less, making it easy to sample your way through the entire festival.

April: Memphis Cocktail Festival

April 4
The Memphis Cocktail Festival returns for the second year this time held at Minglewood Hall  Expect to sample unlimited cocktail tastings from international brands, regional mixers and the local bar artisans who mix it all together night after night. 

April: Mimosa Festival

April 12

Mimosa Festival 2026 is not only about mimosas. Its about style , Its about music, Its about shopping with the most amazing vendors, its about eating the best food in Memphis. Its the ultimate festival you've been training for on Sundays your entire adult life!

April: Science of Wine

April 17

Sample some of Memphis' best wine and food with a side of science at the Pink Palace Museum & Mansion. This event supports STEAM Education outreach.

April: Vintage 901 Food & Wine Festival

April 18

The Grand Tasting features an array of wine vendors from numerous Old World and New World wine producers. Proceeds support students seeking careers in the culinary arts, oenology and viticulture.

April: World Championship Hot Wing Contest

April 18

The World Championship Hot Wing Contest is part cooking competition part celebration of Memphis as the hot wing capital of the South. Plus, it's all for a good cause supporting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis.

April: Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival

April 19

Celebrate spring on the river at the 33rd annual Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival, a Downtown Memphis tradition and the largest one-day crawfish festival outside of Louisiana. Enjoy live music, food trucks, games, a kids area in River Garden Park, and plenty of Louisiana crawfish—all with free admission. Upgrade to the Swamp VIP Tent for all-you-can-eat crawfish and Cajun cuisine. Proceeds benefit Porter-Leath and the 40,000+ local children and families they serve.

April: Mid-South Food Truck Festival

April 19

Enjoy an array of great food at the Mid-South Food Truck Festival with plenty of amazing food trucks, food vendors, small businesses and more! You'll even get to enjoy some live entertainment! 

April: Cafe du Memphis

April 26

Café du Memphis is a lively, Louisiana-inspired celebration featuring shrimp and grits, beignets, live music, and family-friendly fun, all hosted by the Rotary Club of Memphis. Proceeds benefit the Dorothy Day House, helping provide housing and support to keep homeless families together in Memphis.

April: Taste the Rarity

April 26

Featuring breweries from all over the country, TASTE the RARITY is a specially curated festival dedicated to the things we love most, beer, fun & weirdness. Your ticket gets you a wristband, taster glass, and 4 hours of unlimited drinking, from 3pm – 7pm. There will be live music, food trucks, and other nonsense for you to enjoy.

May: 6th Annual Cigar and Whiskey BBQ Festival

May 2
Premium cigars from local brick and mortar lounges, signature Tennessee Whiskey, Annual Smokey BBQ Challenge, and much more. 

May: Memphis Greek Festival

May 8-9
Local church hosts celebration of Greek food and culture, hang out and eat or drive-through and get Greek food to-go. Benefits the Mid-South Food Bank and the church.

May: BRNCHLLA

May 9

BRNCHLLA Pastels will tantalize the senses in 2026. Get your crew together and get ready for an experience like non other! Indulge in their signautre Big Bad Breakfast as a VIP ticket holder or have more than you can handle in complimentary bites from local restaurants and caterers. Don't forget the cocktails, of course, complete with DJ's and decor that's unmatched! 

May: World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest

May 13-16

Don't show up trying to get barbecue, it's only for teams and their guests. There are some food vendors and a few exclusive tours where you can sample some items—these tours often sell out ahead of time, so keep your eyes on Memphis In May's social media and stay ready! At Liberty Park.

May: Memphis Italian Festival 

May 28-30

At Italian Fest in Marquette Park, dozens of cooking teams compete to create the best Italian dishes. Tents are private parties with competition food not available to the public. The public does have access to food vendors and plus entertainment. Benefits Holy Rosary Catholic School.

June: Le Bon Appetit

June 6

By supporting Le Bonheur through Le Bon Appétit, you’re helping fund life-saving research, family-centered programs and critical medical services that make a lasting difference in the lives of children. Chef Kelly English brings together chefs from around Memphis and around the world to showcase cluniary flavors like you've never tasted before!

June: Memphis Brewfest

June 20
Brewfest is back under new leadership! Held at Shelby Farms Park this year, sample your way through unlimited pours of local and regional craft beers.

June: Memphis Tequila Festival

June 27

Your favorite tequila festival is back, and this time it’s heating things up in June! Memphis Tequila Festival is the ultimate summer celebration with 50+ varieties of tequila and tequila-based cocktails.

August: Memphis Chicken and Beer Festival

August 8

With over 90 beer samples and more chicken than you could ever want, Memphis Chicken and Beer Festival proceeds all go to support Merge Memphis! Enjoy a day of tastings, live music, giant beer pong, giant jenga, and more! 

September: Final Elixir Ultimate Cocktail Party

September 26
Enjoy the Ultimate Cocktail Party featuring 8 DJs, 5 Rooms and Live Music! Elixir is the perfect blend of the Hottest Sounds & Lavish Cuisine in Memphis! Enjoy hors d'oeuvres in VIP and Multiple Bars located throughout the venue all night. This will be the FINAL edition of Elixir in Memphis! 

September: Asian Night Market

September 26-27

Get ready for more food, more performances, more vendors, and more culture than ever before. This will be the biggest Asian Night Market yet now as a 2 day event instead of just one! Check back in for more details as they continue announcing their best market so far!

September: Zoo Rendezvous

Date TBA

One of the zoo's largest fundraisers, every ticket you purchase directly fuels animal care, conservation initiatives, and unforgettable experiences at the Memphis Zoo. All the magic of the evening is included with your ticket, so click your heels, gather your friends, and join us for the biggest bash of the year!

Oktoberfests

Check back in the fall for our local breweries’ annual Oktoberfests and fall beer fest!

November: Memphis Whiskey Festival

November 21

Memphis Whiskey Festival features regional and world distilleries, plus local restaurants will showcase their mixology skills by crafting their best whiskey cocktails for attendees to sample.