The Cooper-Young Festival is an annual outdoor event held in the Cooper-Young Historic District. The festival draws thousands of visitors and features the work of a myriad of musicians and artists. In fact, the official website describes the festival as a "celebration of the arts, people, culture and Memphis heritage."
Location:
- The festival is located in the Cooper-Young historic district with vendors and attractions set up along Cooper Street and Young Avenue.
Date and Times:
- Saturday, September 19, 2009; 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Admission:
- The Cooper-Young Festival is a free event.
Musical Performers:
- Organ Thief
- Ryan Peel
- Good Luck Darkstar
- Streetside Symphony
- Bullet Proof Vests
- The Will Tucker Band
- Groundspeak
- Valencia Robinson
- Two Mule Plow
- Queens of Zion
- Rhythm Realm
- U of M Jazz band
- River City Tanlines
- Tonya Dyson
- Darrel Petties and Strength
- Susan Marshall
- The Iguanas
Other Festival Attractions:
The 2009 Cooper-Young Festival will include 350 vendors who will be showcasing and selling their arts and crafts. There will also be a children’s area, complete with games and rides; and of course, there will be plenty of food.
