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Memphis in May has officially rescheduled its events to the fall due to public health concerns over the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.

The decision to move the Beale Street Music Festival, World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, Great American River Run and the monthlong International Salute to Ghana was confirmed by Memphis in May on Thursday.

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The rescheduling comes following an order by local government officials. In a statement, Memphis in May said that "we have been instructed by authorities with the City of Memphis that our events cannot be held as originally scheduled in May. With the health and safety of our patrons, performers, volunteer teams, judges, runners, and staff as our top priorities, we are working on a fall postponement."

Representatives for Memphis in May added that they expect to have new dates for all events, confirmed artists for music fest, and other details sorted out by March 27. According to officials with Memphis in May, should ticket buyers or runners "find themselves unable to attend the rescheduled dates, we will also provide information for receiving a refund of their purchases or fees."

The Beale Street Music Festival had been set for May 1-3 in Tom Lee Park, with the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest set to follow May 13-16 in the same location. The new dates for Memphis in May’s events have not been determined but are expected to take place in late September or early October.

This week, other regional concert festivals including Manchester's Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Atlanta’s Shaky Knees Music Festival and New Orleans’ Jazz & Heritage Festival rescheduled their events to the fall.

Bonnaroo will now take place Sept. 24-27, Shaky Knees has been moved to Oct. 16-18, while Jazz & Heritage festival’s new dates are to be determined.