Join us for the 38th Guaranty Bank Cooper Young Festival on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. We invite you to celebrate all things Memphis in the largest and oldest historic district dating back to 1849. Hand-made art from Memphis and across the United States and great local music are what we are all about. Step into Cooper Young and you step into a historic whirlwind full of fun, Pronto Pups, Johnny Cash, Memphis music, art – local and beyond, people-watching, games, excitement and the un-expected. You just never know when you will see Wolverine or Elvis walking down the street. Calling all artists! Hand-made artist vendor booths will go on-sale on June 15 at 12 am at www.cooperyoungfestival.com. Apply early to get your favorite booth. We are looking for hand-made items by the artist that will be in attendance at the festival to talk about their art. We love some paintings, glass work, pencil art, upcycled items, yard art, wood carvings, jewelry, tie-dye t-shirts, pottery, candles, vintage/collectible pieces, recycled items and the weird and funky. Now is the time for your art to SHINE! The International Bazaar will be open in the First Congo Church parking lot for all of you that mass produce items or import items from other countries.
Now is the time for local Memphis musicians and bands that play original music to submit their interest in playing on one of our stages on festival day! Please send us links to your music to [email protected].
Thank you to the sponsors that keep this festival free for all to enjoy. Sponsors for the 2026 Guaranty Bank Cooper Young Festival are The Memphis Flyer, Memphis Magazine, WMC Action News 5, Mempho Presents, Memphis Grizzlies, Southland Casino Hotel, National Economy Plumbers, Ounce of Hope, IBEW Local 474 Electricians, Leaf Filter Gutter Protection, Kismet Properties LLC, Lehman-Roberts, a Granite Company, Sowell Realtors, Memphis Pella Windows & Doors, Choate’s HVAC, Oxbeau, Redeemer’s Group, Renewal by Andersen of Arkansas, Green 365 Education & Consulting, focus on Solar and Zero Waste, Horseshoe Tunica, ProShow Systems, Pearls of Grace, Toof American Digital Printing, 98.1 the Max, KIX 106, 103.5 WRBO and 98.9 the Roar of Memphis.
The Cooper Young Historic District is Memphis’ largest historically hip neighborhood dating back to 1849. It’s where art, culture, cuisine and commerce intersect in a fabric that weaves its way throughout this neighborhood to create a lifestyle district all its own. Cooper Young Fest is the biggest celebration of the summer – make plans now!
Event Venue
2120 Young Ave, Memphis, TN, United States, Tennessee 38104
Tickets
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
