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Bartlett Festival, BBQ Contest & Car Show
The 2023 Bartlett Festival , BBQ Contest & Car Show Friday, September 29 & Saturday, September 30
We look forward to seeing everyone in 2023.
- Friday evening, September 29, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Live music starts at 6 pm
- Saturday, September 30, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, September 30, 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 2023 Bartlett Festival on Friday evening, September 30 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and on Saturday, September 30 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
2023 Vendor Space: 2023 Vendor Application 2023 Food Vendor Application Cash, check or money order made out to City of Bartlett, are accepted for payment, sorry no credit / debit card payments
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 Athletics.
Free Admission - 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
- Stage Centre (corner of Stage Road and Kirby-Whitten)
- Behind the McDonald’s restaurant located at 6048 Stage Road.
2023 Music Stages
Friday Night Live Music
6:00 to 7:30 pm - Seeing Red Seeing Red Website
8:00 to 9:30 pm - Formerly known As Formerly Known As FB page
Saturday Stage Line-Up
8:00 am - 5K Race Start Time
9:30 am - Race Results
10:30 am - 11:00 am - Bartlett High School Marching Band
11:00 am - 11:30 am - Bartlett Are Chorus
11:30 to 12:15 pm - Bartlett Community Concert Band
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm - Bartlett K9 Dog Demonstration
1:30 to 2:30 pm - The Amber McCain Band
2:30 to 3:30 pm - BBQ Cooking Contest Winners Announced
3:30 to 4:30 pm - KADA -a Filipino / American band KADA Facebook page
Demonstration Stage -
11:00 am - Tennessee Twirler
11:30 am - Delta Rhythm Cloggers
12:00 pm - Grahamwood Elementary Cheerleaders
1:30 pm - Panther Pom Cheerleaders
2:00 pm - New Church Memphis Dramatastics
2:30 pm - IKENGA / Youth Village Drummers
3:00 pm - Blowtorch Revolver Band
The Rockin’ Robin DJ’s Stage
( by the Police Department/Children’s Area)
Featuring various musical entertainment, games and lots of fun! They will be giving away a free party, so make sure to go by and register. Rockin’ Robin DJ Web Site
Car Show
Car Show participants can register on-site between 8 a.m. and noon on Saturday, September 30, 2023. 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.
Click here to pre-register, August 1 - September 27 for a $25 entry fee.
All show vehicles must enter the park through the new entrance off Bartlett Boulevard across from Ivanhoe. Look for the car show signs and be mindful of festival pedestrians when entering.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 30, 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.
Proceeds from the car show go to Memphis Oral School for the Deaf