A fall tradition for many, the Mississippi State Fair returns for another year of thrilling rides, carnival cuisine, and family fun. Visit mdac.ms.gov/bureaus-departments/state-fair-commission.

The 4th annual festival invites filmmakers, actors, musicians, and entertainment enthusiasts to the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast for screenings, workshops, concerts, and more. Visit sunandsandfestival.com.

Visitors can enjoy tamale-cooking contests, live entertainment, and the Miss Hot Tamale pageant. Visit hottamalefest.com for information.

A Night in the Emerald City is the theme for this annual benefit, an elegant evening featuring 30 of the Coast’s finest restaurants, an auction, art, dancing, and more. Visit […]

The largest home gardening festival in the Southeast is back! Admission to the garden, grounds, and seminars is free, and there will be local food vendors, and a Mississippi Blood […]

Watch beautiful balloons race high above the Mississippi River, see live music, enjoy carnival rides, eat great food, and more at this exciting festival. Visit natchezballoonrace.com for information.