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Review 1 for Memphis In May
The elusive BBQ
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 18, 2013 @
Posted 05/23/2013
by Kendabray
Location:Portland, Oregon
My husband and I went on Saturday thinking this would be the best day to sample award winning BBQ. The BBQ was pretty much done and NO BBQ!!
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- Sat, May 18, 2013 @
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Review 2 for Memphis In May
Phatt Lou
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
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- Sat, May 18, 2013 @
Posted 05/20/2013
by Anonymous
Wanted to watch the cooking and taste the B BQ. To settle for "FAIR" food at an event like that was totally disappointing at best. It was only a show for sponsorship. Good luck in the future
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
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- Sat, May 18, 2013 @
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Review 3 for Memphis In May
world barbecue contest was disappointing!
Memphis @
- Memphis @
- 05/19/2012 @
Favorite moment: none at all @
Posted 04/28/2013
by donfromOhio
brought my brother and sister-in-law all the way from Ohio to the barbecue contest and was so disappointed that you can't even sample any of the contestants food. i will never go back there ever again! The only people enjoying are the ones who knows anybody that have a booth there. And to think that we have to pay to get in. Thanks for nothing! Please don't waste your time and money. There is absolutely nothing for the family there. Kids will be bored.
Memphis @
- Memphis @
- 05/19/2012 @
Favorite moment: none at all @
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Review 4 for Memphis In May
Don't waste your time
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 19, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Leaving @
Posted 06/24/2012
by MemphisBBQvictim
What a disappointment! We traveled all the way from California via planes, trains, and automobiles just to find out that our $9 per person entry fee gave us the privledge of purchasing overpriced street vendor food (corndogs, nachos, etc.) and "looking" at the contestant booths. No BBQ samples, no opportunities to purchase BBQ, nothing! The look of disappointment on my husband's face will forever be my only memory of Memphis. The Kingsford koozie and Weber grilling sample soveniers were nowhere near worth the $700 we spent to attend.
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
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- Sat, May 19, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Leaving @
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Review 5 for Memphis In May
Sunset Fireworks
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
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- Sat, May 26, 2012 @
Favorite moment: When the sun set (too hot) and when the Bar-Kays finally performed. @
Posted 06/16/2012
by BooCanny
Location:Memphis
It was my first time attending. There wasn't enough early, good quality entertainment. They need to bring back the tradition of singing the famous song (Ol' Man River) that used to to be sung every year before the death of James Hyter. I like the planes flying by doing tricks and the 2nd half of the fireworks at the end was lovely. The Bar-Kays were good as well.
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
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- Sat, May 26, 2012 @
Favorite moment: When the sun set (too hot) and when the Bar-Kays finally performed. @
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Review 6 for Memphis In May
Great Family Entertainment
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
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- Sat, May 26, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Fireworks @
Posted 06/15/2012
by TCT08
Location:Memphis
Good music, great crowd! Really liked that I could bring food, snacks, etc. Need an easy access entrance for those with small children and wagons, coolers, etc.
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- Sat, May 26, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Fireworks @
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Review 7 for Memphis In May
Back to Sunset Symphony
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 26, 2012 @
Favorite moment: fireworks @
Posted 06/14/2012
by Smithfieldham
Location:Downtown
Came back with family and out of town guest and had great time. Weather had a great deal to do with it.
Two elements lessened our enjoyment:
Had my elderly Mom who has difficulty walking, and even though we were able to find out about HC parking on Riverside, we had a very long walk to get toward the stage area. We asked sever staff people before, during and after if she could utilize their carts that they were just sitting on and they all refused to provide assistance. VERY BAD!
The preconcert music was so loud through the speakerss that we could not carry on a normal conversation and was a distraction, rather than a plus.
Two elements lessened our enjoyment:
Had my elderly Mom who has difficulty walking, and even though we were able to find out about HC parking on Riverside, we had a very long walk to get toward the stage area. We asked sever staff people before, during and after if she could utilize their carts that they were just sitting on and they all refused to provide assistance. VERY BAD!
The preconcert music was so loud through the speakerss that we could not carry on a normal conversation and was a distraction, rather than a plus.
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 26, 2012 @
Favorite moment: fireworks @
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Review 8 for Memphis In May
Wasn't as good as years past!
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 26, 2012 @
Favorite moment: The air show was awesome and so were the fireworks!! @
Posted 06/14/2012
by gmjh1326
Location:North Carolina
We have attended the Sunset Symphony for several years now and I have to say this year was definitely not as good as years past. We felt like they really cut down on the entertainment!! For the 2nd year in a row they had the Bar Kays, who are good but we don't want to see them every year. One of the reasons we travel so far is to see friends and the fun of this day but this year's was kind of disappointing!!
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 26, 2012 @
Favorite moment: The air show was awesome and so were the fireworks!! @
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Review 9 for Memphis In May
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 26, 2012 @
Posted 06/13/2012
by Anonymous
Location:Memphis TN
We're going back next year! Had an unbelievable time and the barkays were awesome"
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
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- Sat, May 26, 2012 @
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Review 10 for Memphis In May
choice of music
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 26, 2012 @
Posted 06/13/2012
by Boomer65
Even with a music background, I was a little disappointed in the choice of music. Certainly could have had more patriotic tunes - especially during the fireworks display
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
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- Sat, May 26, 2012 @
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Review 11 for Memphis In May
Don't go on Saturday
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 19, 2012 @
Posted 06/12/2012
by LLCCO
Location:Conway, AR
This event seemed to be fun for those involved, but for those who just came for the fun, it was not. You couldn't even taste the BBQ from each vendor, no one spoke to you from those vendors, and the food that you COULD buy from the food trucks was horrible. It was a waste of time. Good thing Memphis has other fun activities, because the only thing good we got out of this was a free tiny bottle of Frank's Red Hot sauce.
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 19, 2012 @
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Review 12 for Memphis In May
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- Sat, May 19, 2012 @
Posted 06/12/2012
by mamhth
Location:Yorba Linda ca.
This was my third time traveling to MIM BBQ championships and one of the best. I arrived on Wednesday and Biker nite on Beale st was incredible. The BBQ fest was also great the people are so friendly and there's nothin like eatiing and smelling BBQ on the banks of the mississppi..
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
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- Sat, May 19, 2012 @
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Review 13 for Memphis In May
Memphis in May BBQ
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 19, 2012 @
Favorite moment: When we finished climbing the staircase to leave. @
Posted 06/11/2012
by Akjs
Location:Charleston SC
The absolute worst event I have ever attended. It is promoted as open to the public with lots to do and lots of BBQ vendors. We understood that the competition BBQ was not available, but there was no BBQ to be seen or tasted. There was absolutely nothing for the public to do or see. This event is strictly only for the competitors and friends. Every tent was private and off limits. We walked around for 30 minutes and left. You have to walk up a steep staircase to get in and out - the person manning the information tent knew nothing - what a total sham!! Thankfully, the tickets were only $8.00 - now I know why. I had heard of this BBQ event for years and it is amazing to me that the promotion for the public to attend is ongoing. Even the locals, when asked, said "don't go".
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 19, 2012 @
Favorite moment: When we finished climbing the staircase to leave. @
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Review 14 for Memphis In May
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
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- Sat, May 28, 2011 @
Posted 05/31/2011
by Anonymous
Location:Little Rock
Enjoyed the airshow, enjoyed the symphony orchestra (and conductor) as well as the fireworks show... It seemed like the fireworks show had a bit of a slow start. The bar-kays were good... probably what most people enjoyed, but I personally would have enjoyed the symphony orchestra more.
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 28, 2011 @
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Review 15 for Memphis In May
Sunset Symphony - an enjoyable family event
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 28, 2011 @
Favorite moment: We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the air show and hearing the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. @
Posted 05/31/2011
by CodePoet42
I took my family to the Sunset Symphony this year and we all had a great time. The Navy blues band that was playing when we arrived was excellent, the air show was entertaining and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra sounded terrific, as did the Bar-Kays. The fireworks took a while to get going, but once they did it was a spectacular sight over the river. I highly recommend attending this event next year.
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 28, 2011 @
Favorite moment: We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the air show and hearing the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. @
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Review 16 for Memphis In May
Symphony
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 28, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Firework show is always a great show. @
Posted 05/31/2011
by gmjh1326
Location:North Carolina
It was a great day with great friends and family!! Was a little disappointed in the organization of the gate process!
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 28, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Firework show is always a great show. @
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Review 17 for Memphis In May
Sunset Symphony 2011
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 28, 2011 @
Favorite moment: View of the sun's finally setting on the river, with the Symphony's music in the background, then, the latter part of the fireworks. @
Posted 05/30/2011
by mso9
We took 3 guests who were in Memphis for the Inaugural Conductor Competition to the Sunset Symphony and they loved it. The arrangement of the 1812 Overture brought
some discussion from their classical viewpoints, but they loved the Memphis Symphony Orchestra's performance and the river setting. My son led our party of 9 up the Bluff
steps in route to the parked Suburban, so we all got a feel for Memphis! (I'd prefer not
to make the "Soul version of the 1912" a permanent happening.)
some discussion from their classical viewpoints, but they loved the Memphis Symphony Orchestra's performance and the river setting. My son led our party of 9 up the Bluff
steps in route to the parked Suburban, so we all got a feel for Memphis! (I'd prefer not
to make the "Soul version of the 1912" a permanent happening.)
Tom Lee Park @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 28, 2011 @
Favorite moment: View of the sun's finally setting on the river, with the Symphony's music in the background, then, the latter part of the fireworks. @
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Review 18 for Memphis In May
Great BBQ!!
Mid South Fairgrounds @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 14, 2011 @
Posted 05/16/2011
by nitaheel
Location:Memphis
Lots of fun walking around making new friends! Delish BBQ!
Mid South Fairgrounds @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 14, 2011 @
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Review 19 for Memphis In May
BBQ Fest Sadness
Mid South Fairgrounds @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 14, 2011 @
Posted 05/16/2011
by Anonymous
There were alot of drunk and rude people at BBQ Fest. I did not stay long. I might go back next year.
Mid South Fairgrounds @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 14, 2011 @
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Review 20 for Memphis In May
Not Worth Going On Final Day
Mid South Fairgrounds @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 14, 2011 @
Posted 05/16/2011
by StillllHungry
If, like me, you wanted to taste some of the BBQ, you have to go on one of the "People's Choice" days (Thursday or Friday, in this case). We went on Saturday afternoon - very disappointing. If you weren't a judge (which we weren't), there wasn't anything to do. If you wanted BBQ, you had to buy from one of the few vendors.
Mid South Fairgrounds @
- Memphis @
, TN @
- Sat, May 14, 2011 @
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