Gather the family and find a spot in the shade of the pecan orchard. With more than 250 booths of arts and crafts, antiques, and great Southern cuisine, plus a charity bake-off, live music, and quilt and auto shows, there’s something for everyone. Call 601.964.8201 or visit mspecanfestival.com.
Be transported to centuries past and immerse yourself in Mississippi history with tours of antebellum homes and several special events. Visit natchezpilgrimage.com.
St. Joseph Catholic Church hosts the 29th annual festival featuring authentic German music and food. Visit stjosephgluckstadt.com for information.
This 23rd annual festival offers a performance of “The Glass Menagerie,” lectures, panel discussions, readings, blues and gospel music, Southern cuisine, porch plays, and tours through Clarksdale’s historic district where the playwright spent his childhood. Contact 662.627.6149 for information.
Celebrate the Delta’s rich heritage on the banks of the Mississippi River. Grammy-winning band Old Crow Medicine Show will headline the festival, along with performances by local and regional blues favorites. Visit mightymississippimusicfestival.com.
With the Bricks & Spokes Bike Race in the morning and live music, sidewalk sales, children’s activities, and exhibitions throughout the day, mark your calendar to spend a beautiful fall day in historic Vicksburg. Visit downtownvicksburg.org for more.
Held on the beautiful grounds of the historic Chapel of the Cross, this community festival will feature food, artisans, music, and a barbecue cook-off. Call 601.856.2593 or visit chapelofthecrossms.org.
The annual celebration will feature food, a quilt raffle, and more. Visit Oktoberfest at Saint John Hattiesburg on Facebook.
This annual festival helps the Zonta Club in its efforts to promote the status of women in the community. The event features an array of vendors, activities, food, and music. Find more information at zontapascagoula.info.
This annual festival, hosted by Mitchell Farms, will include arts and crafts exhibitors, antiques, food, and unique clothing, and collectibles. For more information, visit mitchellfarms-ms.com.
This annual event celebrates classic automobiles, nostalgic music, and the scenic Mississippi Gulf Coast. This award-winning festival also includes a parade, live music, an auction, a Salute to Veterans event, and more. Visit cruisinthecoast.com for a full schedule.
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.
With more than 1,000 artists and craftsmen from across the country, the nationally celebrated Canton Flea Market is one of the largest outdoor markets in the South. Visit cantonmsfleamarket.com or call 601.859.8055 for information.
Live entertainment, dancing, an antique car show, and the Mississippi Delta State Barbecue Competition are a few of the fun offerings at one of the Delta’s best outdoor festivals. Visit clevelandmschamber.com or call 662.843.2712.
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.
For more than 60 years, the French Camp community has gathered in October to “give thanks, celebrate life, and enjoy small-town living,” with a benefit auction, music, horse and buggy rides, crafts, sorghum making, and more. Visit frenchcamp.org.
Enjoy a morning run or walk through beautiful Vicksburg at the 27th annual On the River Run. Call 601.638.4269 or visitvicksburg.org.
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 thetoasttothecoast.com for tickets.
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 Services drive. Visit msucares.com/fallfest for information and to download the event’s app.
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.
Celebrating 25 years, the Mullet and Music Fest promises a great weekend for the whole family with food and arts vendors, the famous Mullet Toss, heritage and educational presentations, a free kids’ area, and two live music stages. Visit gautiermulletfest.org for more.
Enjoy a beautiful evening on the grounds of Rowan Oak to benefit The University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses. This event is a local favorite and one of the year’s biggest fundraisers. It includes a seated dinner and auction. Please call 662.915.7073.
Live entertainment, food and drink, and spooky surprises await guests at the 7th annual event, which benefits the Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Nonviolence. Find Moonlight Masquerade: At the Haunted Mansion on Facebook for information.
Celebrate Teddy Roosevelt’s famous Sharkey County bear hunt with music, seminars, archeological site tours, arts and crafts, food, and more. See greatdeltabearaffair.org or call 662.873. 6258.
Come listen to carolers, eat delicious food, and take pictures with Santa at this magical seasonal event. Visit hernandoms.org or call 662.429.9055.
Cemetery tours led by guides in period dress begin at dusk, making for a perfectly spooky Halloween activity. Visit hancockcountyhistoricalsociety.com for information.