Cooper Young Festival. How I love you so. You might be getting too big for your britches though…read more This year was by far the busiest I have ever seen it. We got there about noon and parked .81 miles away from the entry point on the south side by the Tabernacle. When we left at 4:00 or so, the streets were lined miles further away than we were. It was really kind of crazy how many where there. I am sad to say I didn't find a damn thing other than food and beer to buy this year. Not a damn thing. I already have all of the shit that peaked my interest. My wife did want a painting for my kid, but hesitated and said she would come back for it. When we got back, it was gone and she was bummed. We talked to the artist about commissioning a new piece, so maybe. It was the best piece of art in the festival. I should have just bought it myself when we liked it. I'll be back next year, hope someone with some nice art will tempt me. Just a heads up, snack wise.... Stick Em' food truck and Butterific cookies for the win no matter m what here. For real.

Our first time going to this festival and it was packed. First time we went was around 11am and it…read morewasn't as bad then but the second time we went around 4pm and it was shoulder to shoulder. The parking was bad. I think we parked almost 2 miles away. So many booths yet not many food options. Guess I expected a lot of options. I did however find something great, a place called Wild Bills. The place sold sodas in tin mugs with unlimited refills. We bought the barrel mug for 15 bucks and we probably refilled it 6-7 times. Easily got my money back with those refills. Overall we had a good time.

The Memphis Italian Fest has been offering a eclectic variety of vendors,cooking demos &…read moreentertainment since 1989. Leaving festival-goers with a wonderful experience Memphians & visitors alike will remember for a lifetime that they'll return next year for another wonderful experience. When it comes to Festivals in the Memphis area i've always enjoyed The Memphis Italian Festival compared to Music Fest & a variety of others which seem to offer very little or nothing in entertainment value. This is the one festival I look forward to every year as I enjoy the games vendors, food, family & fun every last weekend in May. Whenever I attend festivals such as the Memphis Italian Festival. I'm always going around to each vendor & see what each vendor offers. I'm always left amazed discovering a vendor that I've never heard about before. The vendors I discovered in years past I still shop with some of them or refer them by word of mouth like here on Yelp or social media outlets. What also impresses me being & is a highlight for me would be the cooking demos & every year they start out with last year's sauce winners who'll do a cooking demo of their favorite Italian dish. When the demonstration is over audience members get to sample what was cooked by the cooking team. When the cooking team is done they'll be a local restaurant ready to give the audience a demonstration of their dish. The chefs from the restaurant that are representing will show everyone how they cook their appetizers or entrees. After they've finished showing the audience on how they made their dish everyone gets to sample what was cooked & enjoy it. The biggest closer to a majority of Festivals would be the bands they've asked to perform for festival-goers. Every year Memphis Italian Fest will always have a big name band perform at the end of the night closing out the festival. This year's band happened to be Ingram Hill & I thoroughly enjoyed the show as they're my favorite band. Every year is hit or miss when it comes to the music acts but for the past 3 years I've enjoyed Gin blossom Train and of course Ingram Hill. That's just a small variety of what is offered & I would recommend to anyone looking for a simple inexpensive ($10-$15 admission) festival to attend. This would be the festival to enjoy with your family and friends. I have thoroughly enjoyed it every year regardless of what some yelpers on here had to say comparing it to other festivals in a unfair comparison. I would like to say in closing enjoy the festivities & make memories with others around you to remember for a lifetime Be sure to like Memphis Italian Festival on FB and tell a friend. https://www.facebook.com/MemphisItalianFestival/

My new favorite festival! And not just because I got to judge aka eat delicious free food all day…read more This baby has A LOT going on and there is absolutely no way you can be bored. Between the music, dancing, vendors, contests, and FOOOOOOD, I wanted to spend the whole weekend here. Yeah, it might rain, but this is Memphis and it is May...so you kinda expect it...and deal with it. Plus, it gives you the chance to wear those cute rain boots you bought for 50% off that one time. If you haven't been, you're missing out so remedy it ASAP. Go ahead and put it on your calendar since it only happens ONCE A YEAR!!!!

This is a great festival and the perfect opportunity to try some really good food. I always look…read moreforward to the cookies. This year I got the Moussaka, Spanakopita and an assortment of cookies. Everything was delicious and the people are always friendly. This is an annual event so be on the lookout for next year, you'll be glad you did.

5-8-26 We are here at Greek Festival. The food, dessert, drinks and event were fantastic. The…read moreatmosphere is amazing and is for everyone. They have a play area for the kids as well. This was one the better festivals that you, your family and friends can enjoy.

Free food and singing and a band playing Focus on health and…read moresafety Chance to meet local community leaders

This is a wonderful, local festival that is held each fall. This year's festival is September…read more25-26. It is held on the grounds of the Cordova Community Center which is a historic area in the heart of "old Cordova." It has maintained it's small town feeling and is a fun event with families or just with a girlfriend. I like it because it is small, easy to manage and you always find lots of unique items. I go with my mom and we get a pronto pup, glass of lemonade and we browse all of the booths. I always find seasonal, holiday items and hand made jewelry. The weather is usually great this time of year and it is a good outdoor event.

I'll be honest--I am not what anyone would describe as an "outdoorsy person." My idea of nature is…read moreusually parking close to the entrance. But my wife wanted to visit the Memphis Botanic Garden for her birthday, and somehow this place turned me into a calm, peaceful woodland citizen for a few hours. First off, the weather was absolutely perfect, which already gives nature a huge advantage. Then you walk the grounds and realize this place is legitimately beautiful. Ducks casually living their best lives, koi fish gliding through the water like they pay property taxes there, birds chirping, flowers everywhere, waterfalls and water features--it's like stress gets checked at the front gate with your $12 admission fee. And let's not overlook the fact that there were food trucks... and one of them was selling cocktails. Suddenly being outside didn't seem so unreasonable anymore. What surprised me most was how peaceful the entire experience felt. It genuinely pulls you away from the noise of everyday life and drops you into this quiet little zen mode you didn't know you needed. Also, if you're planning a wedding or outdoor event, this place is loaded with gorgeous spots that look like they came straight out of a magazine. Seriously, every few steps felt like another "this would be an amazing wedding photo" moment. When the weather cooperates, this place is hard to beat as a happy place. Even for people like me who normally consider "the outdoors" a temporary inconvenience.

The Memphis Botanic Garden is straight-up magic wrapped in flowers…read more From the moment you walk in, it feels like you've stepped into a peaceful, picture-perfect dream. Every path leads to something new--vibrant blooms, hidden corners, and stunning landscapes that make you stop and go "okay wow..." at least 20 times. Whether you're wandering through the themed gardens, snapping aesthetic pics, or just soaking in the calm, it's the ultimate reset button from real life. And let's talk about the vibes--immaculate. It's romantic, relaxing, and somehow inspiring all at once. One minute you're strolling through gorgeous greenery, the next you're planning your entire future garden like you suddenly have landscaping skills Perfect for a chill day, a cute date, or just getting lost in something beautiful, the Memphis Botanic Garden is a must-visit gem. 10/10--nature really showed off here

Loved this festival! Loved it so much it will be on the festival going once a year list for this…read morehousehold. The best part? It's free. No paying to park (unless you park in a garage downtown somewhere) and no hugely inflated entrance fee. There are some phenomenal bands here- jazz, blues, rock, country, rock-a-billy, hip hop- everything. Not to fret, they have it all marked out for you on their website. You can find out where everything is happening and head on over to that stage whenever your band of choice is playing. They also have some phenomenal food vendors. I'm from Chicago- and back home we have The Taste of Chicago. Being a Chicagoan, I rarely went- you tend to stay away from downtown when that is happening. What I thoroughly enjoyed about the Taste was that the vendors were all local restaurants and food establishments. It was a great way to get a "taste" of what the city had to offer. You could sample different things (for exorbitant prices) and figure out which restaurants you wanted to visit in the future and which were not worth your while. Well, Memphis does just that with this festival. There were folks from Mesquite Grill, Las Delicias, Mississippi Mud Coffee, and Bluefin to name a few. They were all not only giving out samples of their food, but also teaching folks what it takes to prepare said items. Memphis, you just gave Chicago a run for its money! They also had stages with dancers, arts & crafts, "talkers" telling stories of Memphis past and a rather large amount of things in the way of kids. What I loved most about all of this was it was located on Main Street, so we were amongst all the downtown store fronts and lined up on the cobble stoned street enjoying Memphis culture at its finest. That's just what it is. It isn't some run of the mill fair with no history or culture- rather it is a way to make Memphis history fun and new for the Memphians who choose to partake. Job well done!

September 4 and 5, 2010 - A stellar free 2-day festival featuring the Music, Dance, Food, Stories…read moreand Culture of the South, with special emphasis on Memphis' role in Southern Culture. Multiple stages of performers. Featured performers include: Bobby Rush, Kate Campbell, Sid Selvidge, Jason D. Williams + the best of Gospel, Rock-a-Billy, Bluegrass, Hip-Hop and much, much more. More info at http://southernfolklore.org

this was a great time. it all started with the staff members at the front desk, who were not only…read moresuper nice, they were also efficient. there are 3 floors and at the time we visited, there was a gallery and/or activity going on. on top of that, there was a vendor market that was set to take place the next day (we wish we were able to attend... it looked like it as going to be really fun to as the vendors were setting up throughout the time we were there). the museum is massive and it reminds me of a museum back home that was originally a house. i could see this being a spot someone used to live at. the exhibitions were beautiful. i had to make sure there weren't any areas that we missed because there were so many rooms & so much art. sometimes spots like this can be free, sometimes they aren't. as there was a fee for this visit, it was very well worth it. i'd come back again & again & again. i liked their cafe, they had coffee soda that REALLY caught my eye & it's something i should've tried. there merch selection was good & also highlighted artwork from local artists, which is always a bonus.

Clean, quiet, pleasant staff, beautiful art pieces. I was able to resonate with so many art pieces…read morein the room. I was expecting to see a lot more artwork and i wish that some of descriptions would give a little more information on the art piece. Parking was a little confusing. There is a small parking lot on the side of the building, but no other clean indications on where to park. Admission ticket prices could be a little lower, we paid $38 for two adults.

I took my family here and I have to say it was amazing. My kids love the go cart ridesread more

My family had a great time. There was plenty of games and fun things to do. Wasn't crowded and the…read morestaff was very helpful and informative to be a young staff group. Definitely recommend family groups