Cooper-Young festivalgoers come out rain or shine
After two days of rain, visitors to the Cooper-Young Festival had to sidestep puddles. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
For a typical Cooper-Young Festival, organizers anticipate crowds of 125,000 or more with more than 400 vendors. For the 35th annual event this year, the threat of rain and perhaps football depressed early attendance.
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Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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