2025 Bartlett Festival, BBQ Contest & Car Show, 3 October | Event in Bartlett | AllEvents

2025 Bartlett Festival, BBQ Contest & Car Show

City of Bartlett

Highlights

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 at 05:30 pm

4 hours

W J Freeman Park Bartlett TN

Date & Location

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 at 05:30 pm to 09:30 pm (CDT)

W J Freeman Park Bartlett TN

2629 Bartlett Blvd, Bartlett, Tennessee, United States

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About the event

2025 Bartlett Festival, BBQ Contest & Car Show
The 2025 Bartlett Festival, BBQ Contest & Car Show
Friday, October 3rd & Saturday, October 4th
We look forward to seeing everyone in 2025


Friday evening, October 3, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Live music starts at 6 pm
Saturday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 4, Judge Freeman Marr 5K starts at 8:00 a.m.

Make plans now to be a part of the 2025 Bartlett Festival on Friday evening, October 3 from 6 to 9:30 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

This fun-filled family event will kick-off on Friday evening with live musical entertainment starting at 6:00 p.m.

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.

Free Admission

Free Shuttle Bus

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 Truck Patch Revival Facebook page

8:00 to 9:30pm - FKA ( Formerly Known As) FKA Facebook page



Saturday Stage Line-Up

8:00am - 5K Race Start Time (starting line-up is at the A. Keith McDonald Pavilion)

9:00 - 9:30am - Race Results

9:30 - 10:00am -

10:00 - 10:30am

11:00 - 11:45am - Bartlett Community Concert Band

12:00pm - 1:00pm - Bartlett K-9 Demonstration

1:30 to 2:30pm - Clean Slate Facebook page

2:30 to 3:30pm - BBQ Cooking Contest Winners Announced

3:30 to 4:3 pm -



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.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4, and make plans to come out and enjoy a great car show and wonderful fall festival with entertainment for the entire family! This event is hosted by Mustangs of Memphis.

Pre-registration is $25 and will increase to $30 at the gate.

Proceeds from the car show go to Memphis Oral School for the Deaf


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W J Freeman Park Bartlett TN, 2629 Bartlett Blvd,Bartlett, Tennessee, United States
2025 Bartlett Festival, BBQ Contest & Car Show, 3 October | Event in Bartlett | AllEvents
2025 Bartlett Festival, BBQ Contest & Car Show
Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 at 05:30 pm