Bartlett Festival, BBQ Contest & Car Show

The 2025 Bartlett Festival, BBQ Contest & Car Show

Friday, October 3rd & Saturday, October 4th

We look forward to seeing everyone in 2025

Friday evening, October 3, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Live music starts at 6 pm
Saturday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 4, Judge Freeman Marr 5K starts at 8:00 a.m.
For more information email the office of Community Relations

Make plans now to be a part of the 2025 Bartlett Festival on Friday evening, October 3 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and on Saturday, October 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at W. J. Freeman Park located at 2629 Bartlett Boulevard

For more information on being a part of BBQ Contest BBQ information

2025 Vendor Space: Vendor space for 2025 is SOLD out -we are not accepting anymore applicaitons. Cash, check or money order made out to City of Bartlett, are accepted for payment, sorry no credit / debit card payments

We are not taking anymore application for food vendors.

This fun-filled family event will kick-off on Friday evening with live musical entertainment starting at 6:00 p.m.

The Judge Freeman Marr Panther Pride 5k run will kick things off at 8:00 am on Saturday morning, followed by some great local music, arts & crafts, a car show, children’s activities, the awards for the MBN sanctioned BBQ cooking contest, concessions and much, much more. The perfect place to spend an autumn weekend.

The Freeman Marr 5K is for runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels. From the runner or walker looking to finish their first 5K to the avid runner looking for a new fun race. So make plans to come participate and support Bartlett High Girls Wrestling Team.

Free Admission

Handicap parking is available along Bartlett Blvd at the park entrance.

Free Shuttle Bus

Friday evening, 5:30 to 10:00 p.m.

One parking location
Behind the McDonald’s restaurant located at 6048 Stage Road.

Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Two parking locations
Bartlett Baptist Church - 3465 Kirby Whitten Pkwy
Behind the McDonald’s restaurant located at 6048 Stage Road.

2025 Music Stages sponsored by Pinnacle Financial Partners

Friday Night Live Music

6:00 to 7:30pm - Truck Patch Revival Truck Patch Revival Facebook page

8:00 to 9:30pm - FKA ( Formerly Known As) FKA Facebook page

Saturday Stage Line-Up

8:00am - 5K Race Start Time (starting line-up is at the A. Keith McDonald Pavilion)

9:00 - 9:30am - Race Results (announced at the A. Keith McDonald Pavilion)

9:30 - 10:00am - Tennessee Twirlers Facebook page

10:00 - 10:30am - Panther Pom Dance Facebook page

11:00 - 11:45am - Bartlett Community Concert Band

12:00pm - 1:00pm - Bartlett K-9 Demonstration

1:30 to 2:30pm - Clean Slate Facebook page

2:30 to 3:30pm - BBQ Cooking Contest Winners Announced

3:30 to 4:30 pm - The Third Annual Police & Fire Rib Eating Contest sponsored by Fat Larry's Restaurant (All proceeds go to the Charitable Police Foundation)

The Rockin’ Robin DJ’s Stage - 10am-4pm

( by the Police Department/Children’s Area)

Featuring various musical entertainment, games and lots of fun! Rockin’ Robin DJ Web Site

Car Show

Entry fee is $30 per vehicle the day of the show, with awards beginning at noon. You may also pre-register on the Mustang of Memphis website. This show is open to all makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles. There will be Sponsors Choice awards given by participating sponsors, a poker walk, 50/50 drawing, silent auction, music, and great food nearby. In addition, each entry will receive digital access to the professional photo taken of their vehicle.

All show vehicles must enter the park by turning off Stage Rd onto Bartlett Rd. and following the directional signs. You may no longer enter from Bartlett Blvd. Look for the car show signs and be mindful of festival pedestrians when entering.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4, and make plans to come out and enjoy a great car show and wonderful fall festival with entertainment for the entire family! This event is hosted by Mustangs of Memphis.

Pre-registration is $25 and will increase to $30 at the gate. Click here to pre-register

Proceeds from the car show go to Memphis Oral School for the Deaf