History of Fall Fest Memphis
Fall Fest Memphis is a family-friendly, charitable festival in Memphis, Tennessee. Held annually in October, the event includes a two-day Music Fest; $10,000 Cash Raffle; Vendor Fair; Food Truck Fair; Car Show; Carnival with rides and attractions; Backyard BBQ Cook-Off; Golf Tournament; Cabana Space Rental; and Online Auction.
Founded by three women, Jamie Wilson Coggins, Kathy Schiavone, and Stephanie Wilson Nichols, the event originated in 2018 at St. Ann Catholic Church and School whereby monies raised benefitted both organizations. St. Ann was home to Fall Fest for four years, and then, the festival relocated to St. Benedict at Auburndale High School for two years, and served as a fundraiser for the school’s annual fund. In 2023, Fall Fest Memphis partnered with Room In The Inn-Memphis in order to raise funds for a cause that affects the entire city of Memphis and surrounding areas – homelessness.
*A Milestone Moment: A Long-Time Charitable Festival Became an LLC!** in 2025! For years, our beloved festival has been a staple in the community—a celebration of togetherness, creativity, and giving back. From humble beginnings, we’ve worked tirelessly to raise funds, support local causes, and provide a platform for people to connect. After much thought and planning, we became officially established as an LLC (Limited Liability Company)!
Proceeds from Fall Fest Memphis 2026 will benefit two worthy, life-changing charities – Dorothy Day House and All 4s Rescue League. See beneficiary page for further details.
