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The Scoop!

At the Inaugural Memphis Pizza Festival, local pizza makers make all types of pizza slices, full pies and other unique pizza inspired creations. Admission includes unlimited samples of pizza. Other foods will also be available like pasta, meatballs, french fries and a variety of desserts. The event also features performances by some of Memphis’ best local bands, plus lawn games,  local market vendors, kid’s activities, and more. Bars will offer a selection of wine, beer, cocktails and N/A beverages. General Admission and VIP tickets are available for purchase, and all drink items cost extra once inside.

The event benefits Mid South Food Bank It is the mission of the Memphis Pizza Festival to provide a signature community event for Memphis and become an annual celebration of the most perfect food ever – PIZZA!

We expect this event to sell out. We highly recommend purchasing tickets online before they do. Tickets may not be available to purchase at the gate.

 

Schedule

Our Line up

Music Lineup

Saturday, September 21, 2024 – Main Stage @ Agricenter International

11:00am – 11:45pm (For VIP’s Only) Davis Coen Band


12:00pm – 12:45pm Randy Ferguson Band


1:00pm – 1:45pm Davis Coen Band


4:00pm – 5:00pm Karen Brown Live


Karen Brown

Karen Brown

Karen Brown, a talented musician and song-stylist from Memphis, TN by way of Oxford, MS, captivates audiences with her soulful voice and dynamic stage presence. Her musical journey began in her hometown, where she honed her singing skills in the church and community events. Her sound is a blend of soul, r&b, blues, pop, and rock.   It has been said, ”An evening out listening to the vocal sounds of Karen Brown is like spending the night with the biggest musical legends of our time”. Karen has built a dedicated following in the South and beyond. She regularly performs at festivals and intimate venues, sharing her passion for music and her love for her Southern roots.

Davis Coen

Davis Coen characterizes his style as ‘contemporary country-blues’…a modern culmination of the hodgepodge of musical influences absorbed from living in the Mid-Southern U.S. and continual touring. He has played festivals, clubs, and bars throughout the U.S. for over twenty years, and has been billed repeat- edly at world-renowned Mid-South regional events such as King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, AR and Juke Joint Festival in the Mississippi Delta. Davis has also enjoyed a dozen blues circuit tours of Europe, sharing bills with R.L. Burnside, Koko Taylor, Big Jack Johnson, David “Honeyboy” Edwards & Bo Diddley. He’s also headlined on more diversified festival bills with Wynton Marsalis, Leon Russell, Bonnie Raitt, Tito Puente, Toots & the Maytals, Richie Havens, Mountain & Eric Burdon.

Randy Ferguson’s Peavine Railroad

Randy Ferguson’s Peavine Railroad, featuring Trenton Ayers has spent a lot of their time together, the last ten months in particular, in the studio working on their debut forthcoming album “Long Train To Memphis”. The four piece rocking country blues powerhouse includes Ferguson handling vocals and rhythm guitar and co-fronting with Hill Country Blues guitar virtuoso Ayers, who co-wrote several of the songs with Ferguson. Wolfeagle Bassist extraordinaire Kevin Spight, and Soul Tone Cymbals representative and drummer par excellence, Timothy Scruggs round out the quartet.

Saturday, September 21, 2024 – Main Stage @ Agricenter International

2:00pm-2:45pm

“Mid-South Italians & How Pizza came to Memphis”

Panelist include:

Jerry Coletta – Coletta’s Restaurant (Memphis’Oldest Restauarant- Since 1923)
David Grisanti – David Grisanti’s on Main (Collierville, TN)
Miles Tamboli – Tamboli’s Pasta & Pizza (Memphis, TN)

Mid-South Italians & How Pizza Came to Memphis

3:00pm-3:45pm

“Knead to Know: The Do’s & Don’ts of Artisan Breadmaking”

Panelist include:

Daniel Blanchard – Blanchard’s O. G. Patisserie
Josh Steiner – Hive Bagel & Deli

Knead to Know: The Do’s & Don’ts of Artisan Breadmaking

Panelists

Meet Our Expert Pizzaiolos and learn "How Pizza Came To Memphis".

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(Adult) General Admission

$45

Great Value!

  • Unlimited Samples of Pizza
  • 20+ Pizzerias Onsite
  • Live Music from Local Bands
  • DJ Music
  • Games
  • Vote for Best Pizza
  • Enter from 12pm - 6pm

VIP Experience

$125

Great Value!

  • VIP Lounge
  • Food & Drink Pairings
  • Enter 1 Hour Early
  • Unlimited Samples of Pizza
  • 20+ Plus Pizzerias Onsite
  • Live Music from Local Bands
  • DJ Music
  • Games
  • Vote for Best Pizzeria
  • Enter from 11am - 6pm

Youth Ticket (12yrs-17yrs)

$25

Recently Added by Popular Demand!

  • Unlimited Samples of Pizza
  • 20+ Plus Pizzerias Onsite
  • Live Music from Local Bands
  • DJ Music
  • Games
  • Vote for Best Pizza
  • Enter from 12pm - 6pm

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