For Immediate Release
Savor the Flavor at the Inaugural Memphis Pizza Festival!
Memphis, TN – August 1, 2024 – Mark your calendars for the ultimate pizza experience at the Inaugural Memphis Pizza Festival on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Agricenter International. Brought to you by Marra Forni Pizza Ovens and the Memphis Area Toyota Dealers, this all-ages event promises a full day of delicious pizza, fun activities, and entertainment, with proceeds supporting the Mid-South Food Bank and Everbloom Farmacy.
Unlimited Pizza Sampling: Indulge in unlimited samples of pizza from more than 20 of Memphis’s finest pizzerias, all using Marra Forni pizza ovens to craft their masterpieces fresh on-site all day. Participating pizzerias include:
- Blanchard’s Organic Bread
- Broadway Pizza
- Coletta’s Restaurant
- East of Chicago
- Get Smoked Pizza Bar
- Grisanti’s on Main
- Handsome Chef
- Hi-Tone
- Hive Bagel & Deli
- Isabella’s
- Italian Pizza Kitchen
- Kemmons Wilson Culinary Institute
- Little Italy East
- Memphis Chess Club
- Nonna Maria
- Pete & Sam’s
- Pyro’s Pizza
- Rock’N Dough
- Ronnie Grisanti’s
- Rotolo’s
- Slice of Soul
- Slim & Husky’s
- Tamboli’s Pasta & Pizzas
- Villa Castrioti
Exciting Contests and Panel Discussions: Join in the fun as food industry experts and pizza aficionados judge the official pizza contest, and cast your vote in the people’s choice award for the best Memphis pizza. Enhance your culinary knowledge with access to our engaging panel discussions:
- Mid-South Italians & How Pizza Came to Memphis: Discover the history and cultural impact of Italians in the Mid-South.
- Knead to Know: The Do’s & Don’ts to Artisan Bread Making: Learn the secrets of artisan bread making from expert bakers.
Live Entertainment and Activities: Enjoy live music by Karen Brown Live, Davis Coen Band and the randy Ferguson Band, along with DJ music to keep the atmosphere lively. Participate in fun games and activities throughout the day.
Ticket Information:
- VIP Tickets: $125 early bird, $150 after September 3. Includes food pairings, cocktail demo, VIP lounge, dedicated bar, and early entry at 11 AM, plus all general admission perks.
- General Admission: $45 early bird, $55 after September 3.
Drinks will be available for purchase. Early bird tickets are limited, so secure yours today!
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Location: Agricenter International
- Time: 12 PM – 6 PM (VIP entry at 11 AM)
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.MemphisPizzaFest.com.