Mississippi College Shakespeare Festival

Clinton

Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” is a tale of the sea, told with romance, revenge, and fantasy—with original music composed and performed by Claire Holley, and original choreography by Sarah Thames. Call 601.925.3453 or email seawrigh@mc.edu.

Mercantile Mississippi 2020

Mississippi Trade Mart 1200 Mississippi St., Jackson, MS

It is with very heavy hearts that Mississippi Magazine announces the cancellation of its annual Mercantile Mississippi. Given the most recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to cancel or postpone gatherings of 50 or more for the next eight weeks, the event, which was to be held at the MS Trade Mart […]

$5.00 – $10.00

2021 Mercantile Mississippi

Mississippi Trade Mart 1200 Mississippi St., Jackson, MS

The Mercantile, presented by Mississippi Magazine, is a unique shopping event, open to the public, that celebrates the great retail offerings available in the Magnolia State. Mercantile Mississippi will be held April 30 (10 a.m. - 7 p.m.) -May 1, 2021 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.), at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson. Enjoy nearly […]

BLESSING OF THE FLEET & FAIS DO-DO

Biloxi

This annual event features a Fais Do-Do festival at Point Cadet on Saturday and a Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday, asking God for a bountiful and safe shrimping/boating season. Call 228.435.6339 or visit gulfcoast.org.

MISS MISSISSIPPI COMPETITION

Vicksburg

Watch this Emmy award-winning statewide competition as contestants compete for the Miss Mississippi crown and qualify for the Miss America competition. Call 601.638.6746 or visit miss-mississippi.com.

TUPELO ELVIS FESTIVAL

Tupelo

Tupelo's annual celebration of its favorite native son celebrates its 25th anniversary with live music, an Elvis tribute artist competition, and more. Call 662.841.6598 or visit tupeloelvisfestival.com.

THUNDER ON WATER

Grenada

Enjoy a festival with carnival rides,  a car, truck, and bike show, a tractor pull, fireworks, vendors, food trucks, music, hot-air balloons, kids' activities, and more. Call 662.614.4224 or visit thunderonwater.org.

BLUEBERRY JUBILEE

Poplarville

The annual Blueberry Jubilee is packed with vendors, food, and entertainment. Call 601.795.7033 or visit blueberryjubilee.net.

BENTONIA BLUES FESTIVAL

Mr. Jimmy "Duck" Holmes presents his festival at the historic Blue Front Cafe, where he has kept the blues alive for over 50 years. Call 800.381.0662 or visit visityazoo.org.