Corinth The name may sound a little funny but this Southern delicacy needs a day worth celebrating. The annual Slugburger Festival takes place in historic downtown Corinth and will include a carnival as well. What is a slugburger? A slugburger is a burger made of a mixture of beef and breading extender which is deep-fat […]
McComb From 9 a.m. until noon, Scooter Mouse will read Train Tales every 30 minutes. A miniature riding train, children’s book giveaways, inflatable jumpers, and healthy snacks will highlight this free event. For more details, email trainmaster@mcrrmuseum.com.
Ocean Springs Whether shoppers are downtown, uptown, or all around town, shop until you drop at Ocean Springs annual July Sidewalk Sale. It is free to attend, and booth registration is available. For more information, call 228.875.4424.
Philadelphia The Neshoba County Fair is called “Mississippi’s Giant House Party,” and it is just that. Families have gathered from across the country since 1889 for a weeklong reunion like no other. With great food, tea by the gallons, rides, and prizes galore, no wonder people keep coming back. For more information, call 601.656.8480.
Oxford On the 4th Tuesday of each month, find a parking spot behind the Powerhouse and come see a great art show. Grab a snack and something to drink while waiting for the double-decker bus to arrive. The bus will run throughout the event, and it will make several stops at the museum. Enjoy art […]
Natchez Experience the most anticipated event in Natchez with culinary enthusiasts all over the region. The Natchez Food & Wine Festival is celebrating its “Sweet 16.” Find yourself indulging in the best wines and foods from prominent chefs and restaurants while experiencing some great entertainment. For more information, call 601.660.7300 or visit natchezfoodandwinefest.com.
Oxford This festival provides artists a venue where they present their own artwork sharing their work on Oxford’s historic square. For more information, call 662.236.6429 or visit oxfordarts.com.
Water Valley Celebrate a carnival that was listed in the top 20 festivals in the southeastern United States by the Southeastern Tourism Society. The Water Valley Watermelon Carnival is the most prized annual event that brings around 20,000 seed-spitting, melon-eating people each year to enjoy continuous entertainment, food vendors, arts and crafts booths, contests, and […]
Greenwood The Money Road Cycling Club and the Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce will host the 10th anniversary of the Bikes, Blues, and Bayous cycling event. The ride begins on Howard Street in historic downtown Greenwood. Last year’s participants numbered a record 947 riders. For more information, call 662.392.4100 or visit bikesbluesbayous.com.
Tupelo Don’t cry for these orphans. They are some of the most amazing automobiles ever made, but no longer being produced. They will remind grease-heads of some classic designs of yesteryear. Car fanatics may check out the Tupelo Automobile Museum to see these antique cars. For more information, call 662.842.4242 or visit tupeloautomuseum.com.