Photography by Frank Chin

The Memphis Italian Festival is held annually in Marquette Park at the corner of Park and Mendenhall, and for those three days each year, everyone is Italian! The family-friendly event has something for everyone - goat petting, grape stomping, bocce tournament, and competing for the best gravy award. The festival brings together numerous volunteers, vendors, and all the supporters - but most of all, it brings friends together for a great time! Mark your calendar for May 28-30, 2026 for a bit of Italy in Memphis! memphisitalianfestival.org