Each year at A Day of Merrymaking, we’re lucky to work with partners who are making Memphis a better place. We’d like to introduce you to a couple of this year’s community partners and invite you to stop by their booths at the event and
There are several ways to get to A Day of Merrymaking, including ways to leave your car off-site and avoid the traffic. Here’s all you need to know about getting to the festival. On Saturday, October 6, 2018 beginning at 7am, the main park roads
It wouldn’t be A Day of Merrymaking without plenty of delicious treats to choose from. This year, we’ve got everything from beignets to tacos to barbecue, and you can top it off with a popsicle or a beer (depending on your age and interests!). For
If you love art–creating it, finding new pieces for yourself or a friend, or just immersing yourself in it–A Day of Merrymaking is full of opportunities to experience art. Art to Create This year, we’ve got two opportunities for kids and adults alike to collaborate
For the second year in a row, A Day of Merrymaking at Overton Park is presented by Hollywood Feed, longtime supporters who funded the creation and maintenance of Overton Bark. This year, they’ve got some extra-special activities planned for dogs, and we want you to
In the first phase of our master planning Park Conversations, our team identified seven themes that came up over and over again. Now we’re asking you to think about those themes, offering your own ideas, experiences, and photos. We’ll use your feedback as inspiration as
Overton Park Conservancy’s sixth annual Day of Merrymaking festival, presented by Hollywood Feed, is coming up on October 6, and we’re so excited to present an eclectic lineup of entertainment, both onstage and off. Here’s what you can expect: 10:00 AM: Snowden School Marching Band
Better pedestrian access. Family-friendly programming. Ice stands! These are just a few of the suggestions we’re hearing that might make Overton Park even better. The first phase of the park master plan’s community engagement continued this week as we met with Breakaway Running’s Thursday-night running
Overton Park Conservancy and the City of Memphis have begun work on the Overton Park master plan. Now that we’re beginning Park Conversations with the community, we want to introduce you to the team that’s working on the project. Vishant Shah is a member of
We’re so grateful for all that First Tennessee does for our community and for the park. In addition to providing the funds to create the Bike Gate arch and plaza, they have contributed a matching grant to create a bike and pedestrian landing at the
