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Fieldaze Inaugural Memphis Outdoor Festival This November

 New festival alert! 

There’s a new three-day outdoors-oriented fest starting in downtown Memphis this November 5-7, hosted by Discover Memphis Naturally. They’re calling it “3 days of revelry by the river” and I think it’s a fabulous idea. 

For the “Huzzah! On The Harbor” Kayak Race on Saturday at 2pm, the weather is looking great, and there will be a DJ, Wiseacre beer and Raw Girls juices for Huzzah participants. Use LOVEMEM25 for a 25% discount promo code on your entry fee—sign up here.

fieldaze graphic with photo of kayakers and words "3 Days of Revelry By The River"

The Competitions 

Fieldaze’s main events are three competitions: a half marathon/5K race across Big River Crossing, a kayak race in Wolf River Harbor, and a cycling competition. You can register for these through the Fieldaze website. 

  • Peer Power BRX Half-Marathon and 5K Race ($25 - $55) 
  • “Huzzah! On The Harbor” Kayak Race in Wolf River Harbor ($40) -- for this one, the weather is looking great, and there will be a DJ, Wiseacre beer and Raw Girls juices for Huzzah participants. Use LOVEMEM25 for a 25% discount promo code
  • Grit & Grind Gravel Grinder Bike Race ($45)

There are actually a couple of different 5Ks going on across town that are a part of Fieldaze weekend. More info on the Memphis Adventures website. 

Fieldaze activities: Skating, Dancing, Fitness, Food

In addition to these races, there will also be a TON of free, family-friendly actives going on all weekend. I’ve rarely seen a festival so jam-packed with activities.

Expect free fitness classes and fun throughout the weekend hosted by the DMC including lots of yoga, a scavenger hunt, Zumba, line dancing in Handy Park, roller skating, a Grizzlies watch party at Wiseacre, and more. You can make your own schedule and classes are walk-up so no registration required. 

See the full schedule at memphisadventures.com/fieldaze and a quick schedule below. Also, Fieldaze will coincide with the last weekend of the annual Downtown Dining Week—more info on that coming soon. 

Kayaking in the Mississippi River Harbor. Photo: Logan Young Photo 3
Explore Bike Share Big River Crossing Skyline / Craig Thompson

See The Official Website At MemphisAdventures.com/Fieldaze

Fieldaze Schedule

*scavenger hunt going on all weekend, starting at Envision Fitness
** all Wiseacre events are at the downtown location

Friday

  • 5 p.m. Zumba with David Quarlies IV + DJ John Best at Wiseacre
  • 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Kickoff party / races packet pickup + Grizzlies Watch Party at Wiseacre
  • 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Cat’s Ballroom Salsa class at Wiseacre 

Saturday 

  • 8 a.m. Peer Power Half Marathon + 5K (starting at Martyrs Park)
  • 9 a.m. #NFSTRONG 5K at Overton Park 
  • Noon - 1:30 p.m. Flow Yoga w/ Candace at Wiseacre 
  • 1 p.m. - Tree Walking Tour of Elmwood Cemetery
  • 2 p.m. - Huzzah! On The harbor Kayak Race
  • 3 p.m.- 4 p.m.  - Line dancing with Adrienne at Handy Park
  • 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Mighty Lights Viewing (anywhere on the river) 
  • 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Cat’s Ballroom Swing Dancing class at Fourth Bluff Park
  • 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Live Music at Wiseacre 

Sunday

  • 9 a.m. Kosten Foundation Kick-It 5K
  • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Outdoors Inc Grit & Grind Gravel Grinder Bike Race on Big River Trail
  • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Brunch at Wiseacre
  • 2 p.m. - Sunday Skate with DJ John Best + Skater Hotties! (Location TBD)
  • 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Flow Yoga with Candance at Wiseacre
  • 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sunset Yoga at Fourth Bluff Park

Is that enough going on for y’all!?! My favorite things about Fieldaze, at least looking forward to it are: 

a) hopefully it will be beautiful cooler fall weather

b) everything is basically outside and seems to have room for social distancing! 

c) it shows off that memphis has a ton of things to do and places to enjoy outdoors, something we’re not really known for but we should be

More Things To Know 

Coming in from out of town for this? Fieldaze participants will also receive a special room rate discount at the Hyatt Centric Beale Street, Fieldaze’s official hotel partner.

Be sure to follow @naturallymem and @downtownMemphis on Instagram and Facebook for updates and more info. You can RSVP to the event and get more info via the Facebook event here

GO THERE:
  • Inaugural FIELDAZE Festival
  • November 5-7, 2021
  • Downtown Memphis / Wiseacre Brewing Downtown / Additional Locations
  • All ages
  • Races: $25 - $55 (register here)
  • All other activities: free
  • Website

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