How to celebrate 901 Day Weekend Downtown!
901 Day falling on Labor Day weekend means there's no shortage of ways to spend the Memphis holiday. Keep reading to get all the details on deals and happenings Downtown.
901 Day on Beale
Beale Street
9/01 — 11AM-7PM
It’s the ultimate celebration of Memphis culture—and YOU’RE invited! Join us on 901 Day as we turn Beale Street into a vibrant block party full of the best the city has to offer: Live music, fashion pop-ups, art displays and interactive exhibits, games, local vendors, dance performances, and more!
Unite Memphis 5K & 1-Mile
National Civil Rights Museum
9/01 — 9:01 AM
Join the 4th Annual Unite Memphis run/walk to help connect our community this 901 Day. A 5k or 1 mile Run/Walk event to show the dream for unity is alive.
Project 901 Block Party
Memphis Made Brewery
9/01 — 2-8 PM
Project 901: “We’re Working On It” is a cultural activation rooted in art, local business, and community storytelling. From gallery walls to food trucks, block parties to DJ sets, this event is a love letter to the Memphis we know and the Memphis we’re building.
Open Genre 901 Day Edition
600 Marshall Ave
9/01 — 6:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Memphis, it’s time to tap in! 901 Day Edition of Open Genre is the ultimate DJ-powered party + creative networking experience. Expect to see radio DJs, celebrity guests, local artists, and music lovers in the building. Come celebrate the 901 with the people who really do it for the city.
Tom Lee’s Mississippi River Gumption Revival Lantern Parade
Tom Lee Park
9/01 — 7PM
The gumption of Tom Lee to rescue drowning strangers until the dawn was every bit as mighty as the river he fought. As the sun went down, Mr. Lee lashed a lantern to his skiff and kept going. “Shine on, Tom Lee, shine on!” wrote the AME Church in commendation. This 901 Day, let’s raise a hundred lanterns down by the river in celebration of Tom Lee’s mighty gumption and revive our own.
901 Day Denim and White Day Party
Carolina Watershed
9/01 — 4-9 PM
HE BIGGEST PARTY OF THE HOLIDAY! Enjoy happy hour drinks, free admission til 5pm, and live music.
901 Day Summit
The Cadre Building
9/01 — 9:01 AM
We’re celebrating Memphis with a full day of civic power, cultural energy, and unapologetic Black brilliance.
10th Annual Beale St. Cigar Festival
Handy Park
August 30 – 31
Enjoy a weekend filled with the finest cigars, live music, and good vibes. Enjoy a variety of cigar vendors, delicious food trucks, and music!
Mimosa Festival
AutoZone Park
8/31
Mimosa Festival is bringing live performances, expertly crafted cocktails, and fireworks to AutoZone Park for an unforgettable Sunday evening Downtown. Toast to great vibes, delicious sips, music, food, games, and fun with your crew. This is a Sunday Funday you won’t want to miss!
JookinWarz
Premiere Palace Ballroom
8/31 — 3-7 PM
Get ready to witness the ultimate dance showdown at JookinWarz, where Memphis Jookin best battle it out. Apart of 901 day weekend events.
River City Jazz & Music Fest
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
8/31 — 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Fresh Ideas presents the 7th Annual Jazz & Music Festival featuring Peabo Bryson, Leela James, Major., Saxophonist Joe Johnson, and Violinist Daniel Parker.