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Memphis in May
2012 Beale Street Music Festival - Orion Stage is one of Memphis in May.

1. 2012 Beale Street Music Festival - Orion Stage

Tom Lee Park (Front), Memphis, TN
Music Venue · Downtown Memphis · 16 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: Check out the schedule of bands, pack your cell in a ziplock bag, arm your friends with walkie talkies and wear real shoes. Oh yeah - and have fun! Read more.

Handy Park is one of Memphis in May.

2. Handy Park

8.3
200 Beale St, Memphis, TN
Park · Midtown · 11 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: Take a break from the Memphis in May action at Tom Lee Park and and relax for a little bit in Handy Park on Beale.

Flying Saucer is one of Memphis in May.

3. Flying Saucer

8.3
130 Peabody Pl (at S 2nd St), Memphis, TN
Beer Garden · Downtown Memphis · 90 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: When you need a break from Beale St. Music fest, park it at the Flying Saucer for a beer and a snack.

Main Street Trolley is one of Memphis in May.

4. Main Street Trolley

5.3
Main Street, Memphis, TN
Light Rail Station · Downtown Memphis · 7 tips and reviews
World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest  - Memphis In May is one of Memphis in May.

5. World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest - Memphis In May

S Riverfront Dr (at Tom Lee Park), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · Downtown Memphis · 16 tips and reviews

6. Sunset Symphony presented by Autozone

in Tom Lee Park, Memphis, TN
Music Venue · Downtown Memphis · No tips or reviews

7. Silky O'Sullivan's

7.9
183 Beale St, Memphis, TN
Pub · Downtown Memphis · 86 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: Put on some scuba gear and try a Diver Bucket.

South of Beale is one of Memphis in May.

8. South of Beale

8.3
361 S Main St (at Talbot Ave), Memphis, TN
Pub · South Main Historic District · 88 tips and reviews
Parking Can Be Fun is one of Memphis in May.

9. Parking Can Be Fun

77 Union Ave (Main), Memphis, TN
Parking · Downtown Memphis · 12 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: If you park at Parking Can Be Fun, your walk to all of the Memphis in May events will only be a few blocks.

Lansky 126 is one of Memphis in May.

10. Lansky 126

7.1
149 Union Ave ((lobby of the Peabody Hotel)), Memphis, TN
Women's Store · Downtown Memphis · 6 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: If you need an extra pair of rain boots for Beale St. Music Fest, check with Lansky 126.

Madison Hotel is one of Memphis in May.

11. Madison Hotel

8.3
79 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN
Hotel · Downtown Memphis · 21 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: If you need a break from the Memphis in May action, hang out on the Madison's roof for a little while. You'll be able to see everything happening in the park.

Kooky Canuck is one of Memphis in May.

12. Kooky Canuck

7.9
87 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN
Burger Joint · Downtown Memphis · 110 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: If you're taking the Kookamonga challenge, eat the bread first, but alternate veggies and meat. Also, bring friends. And lean to the left. Trust me. Read more.

B.B. King's Blues Club is one of Memphis in May.

13. B.B. King's Blues Club

8.6
143 Beale St, Memphis, TN
Jazz and Blues Venue · Downtown Memphis · 127 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: B.B. King's is a very short walk away from Tom Lee Park. Stop in if you need a break from Memphis in May.