BBQ Contest And Car Show

We look forward to seeing everyone in 2023.

Make plans now to be a part of the 2023 Bartlett Festival

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

Schedule :

September 29, 2023

5:30 to 10:30p.m.

One parking location

Behind the McDonald’s restaurant located at 6048 Stage Road.Music Stages   

Friday Night Live Music

6:00 to 7:00 pm - Seeing Red

7:30 to 9:30 pm - Formally known As

September 30, 2023

8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Two parking locations

Stage Centre (corner of Stage Road and Kirby-Whitten)

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

Saturday Stage Line-Up  

8:00 am - 5K Race Start Time   

9:30 am - Race Results

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

The Rockin’ Robin DJ’s Stage

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.

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.

Date : September 29, 20323 - September 30, 2023

Location :

WJ Freeman Park Bartlett

2629 Bartlett Boulevard

Memphis, TN 38134

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