The Memphis in May International Festival has been postponed, according to organizers, after they were told by “the City of Memphis that our 2020 festival events cannot be held as originally scheduled in May.”
Organizers shared the statement on MemphisinMay.org, adding, “With the health and safety of our patrons, performers, volunteers, teams, judges, runners and staff as our top priorities, we are working on a fall postponement of the Beale Street Music Festival, International Salute to Ghana, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and the Great American River Run.”
Organizers said they are in the process of rescheduling each of the events and plan to announce details Friday, March 27, with more specifics, including new event dates.
“Should ticket buyers, teams or runners find themselves unable to attend on the rescheduled dates, we will also provide the information for receiving a refund of their purchases or fees,” organizers said in the statement. “As these are unprecedented times for all of us, Memphis in May encourages all of our fans, supporters and volunteers to stay safe and continue to follow the recommendations of health officials; from frequent hand washing and sanitizing, to working from home if possible and social distancing as much as your situation allows. Let’s pull together to help our neighbors, get through this stronger, and make the time we can enjoy on the other side of this crisis that much sweeter. Stay well!”
For more information and updates, visit www.memphisinmay.org.