Courtesy City of Bartlett
It’s almost Spooky Season so lets start talking about the 2025 Bartlett Festival, BBQ Contest & Car Show coming Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4.
This fun-filled family event will kick-off on Friday evening, October 3 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., (live music starts at 6 p.m.), and on Saturday, October 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at W. J. Freeman Park located at 2629 Bartlett Boulevard.
The Judge Freeman Marr Panther Pride 5k run will kick things off at 8:00 am on Saturday morning, followed by some great local music, arts & crafts, a car show, children’s activities, the awards for the MBN sanctioned BBQ cooking contest, concessions and much, much more. The perfect place to spend an autumn weekend.
The Freeman Marr 5K is for runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels. From the runner or walker looking to finish their first 5K to the avid runner looking for a new fun race. So make plans to come participate and support Bartlett High Athletics.
This community event will have Free Admission and offer Free Shuttle Bus rides as follows:
Friday evening,
5:30 to 10:00 p.m.
• One parking location
– Behind the McDonald’s restaurant located at 6048 Stage Road.
Saturday,
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Two parking locations:
– Stage Centre (corner of Stage Road and Kirby-Whitten)
– Behind the McDonald’s restaurant located at 6048 Stage Road.
2025 Music Stages sponsored by Pinnacle Financial Partners
Friday Night Live Music
6:00 to 7:30pm –
Truck Patch Revival
8:00 to 9:30pm –
FKA ( Formerly Known As)
8:00am –
5K Race Start Time
(starting line-up is at the A. Keith McDonald Pavilion)
9:00 – 9:30am –
Race Results
11:00 – 11:45am –
Bartlett Community
Concert Band
12:00pm – 1:00pm –
Bartlett K-9 Demonstration
1:30 to 2:30pm –
Clean Slate
2:30 to 3:30pm –
BBQ Cooking Contest
Winners Announced
The Rockin’ Robin DJ’s Stage
(by the Police Department/
Children’s Area)
Featuring various musical entertainment, games and lots of fun! Rockin’ Robin DJ Web Site
Car Show
Entry fee is $30 per vehicle the day of the show, with awards beginning at noon. You may also pre-register on the Mustang of Memphis website. This show is open to all makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles. There will be Sponsors Choice awards given by participating sponsors, a poker walk, 50/50 drawing, silent auction, music, and great food nearby. In addition, each entry will receive digital access to the professional photo taken of their vehicle.
All show vehicles must enter the park by turning off Stage Rd onto Bartlett Rd. and following the directional signs. You may no longer enter from Bartlett Blvd. Look for the car show signs and be mindful of festival pedestrians when entering.
Proceeds from the car show go to Memphis Oral School for the Deaf
