The goal of this festival is to provide artists a venue to exhibit and share their works. Come to the historic square in Oxford to experience the ultimate art festival for its third year. The festival includes a music nightspot, an art gallery, and much more. Call 662.236.6429 or visit oxfordarts.com for further information.
If you enjoy exploring the Mississippi outdoors, then this event is definitely for you. This weekend highlights bird migration in the Mississippi Flyway. Individuals young and seasoned will enjoy viewing the beautiful habitats of such birds as the bald eagle and wood storks. Visit tarawildlife.com or call 601.279.4261 for more information.
Come celebrate and hear commentary from the individuals who made the site open to the public as a museum operated by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. The celebration will also have refreshments. For more information, call 601.446.6502 or visit visitnatchez.org
Explore Roy Neuberger’s collection of 20th century art. Come see the artistic transformations of 52 of the era’s most influential artists. The Mississippi Museum of Art is the first venue of the collection’s traveling tour. Call 601.960.1515 or visit msmuseumart.org for more information.
Family fun awaits at the Iuka Heritage Festival. The festival has prizes available to win, arts and crafts, food vendors, and entertainment. For more information, call 662.423.8421 or 662.423.8638.
Labor Day is filled with races. The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is presenting a 10K and a 5K race as a fundraiser to bring awareness for the Salvation Army’s Emergency Assistance Program. Participants who register by August 15 could win a door prize, and individuals must register by August 20 for their race T-shirt. For […]
Enjoy the rich musical history of the Magnolia State. The Jackson Symphony League will honor the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra while raising funds to advance the symphony’s goal to reach people with music. Call 601.960.1565 or visit msorchestra.com.
This family-friendly festival pulls out all the stops. Come enjoy free music, dance, and cultural workshops. Enjoy entertainment from such artists as Donie Carroll, Tim Britton, and more. The kids are not forgotten as there is a children’s area full of activities. The festival’s goal is to bring awareness to and appreciation of Celtic heritage. […]
Celebrate the seafood of the Gulf Coast. This festival includes live entertainment, activities for kids, arts and crafts, and, of course, lots of seafood. Call 228.604.0014 or visit biloxi.org.
Come hear original music in Ocean Springs. This festival is an outlet for songwriters to share their songs. Songwriters share by playing at local venues or teaching one of the many workshops available. There is no cover charge to enjoy any of the shows. For more information, call 228.217.0155 or visit mssongwritersfestival.com.
Celebrate a survivor or a loved one lost to breast cancer, while promoting awareness and supporting research. This 5k road race is a good time for a great cause. Visit www.komencentralms.org or call 866-475-6636
This event is a part of the Wellsfest Day, a family festival. The Art Night has a large number of works by artists from the community and beyond. The works will be sold in a live auction. Wellsfest Day will follow on the Saturday after Art Night. Call 601.353.0658 or visit wellschurch.org for more information.
Want a festival that has it all? Come to the Waterway Festival. Families can enjoy a car show, a 5K run, food, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and bingo. Call 662.427.9526 or visit burnsvillems.com for further information.
Enjoy a festival the whole family will love. This festival has food vendors, arts and crafts, children’s activities, a car and truck show, and much more. Call 601.776.5701 for further information.
Enjoy a trip to the historic town of Natchez. The Fall Pilgrimage is a tour of eight historic museum homes such as Pleasant Hill, Magnolia Hall, and Lansdowne. For more information, call 601.446.6631 or visit natchezpilgrimage.com.
Explore the German inside of you. The 30th annual family festival includes food such as delicious German sweets. Free music from an authentic German folk band is also a big attraction. For more information, call 601.856.2054 or visit stjosephgluckstadt.com.
Celebrate the fall in the outdoors. Bring the kids for a hayride to explore the pumpkin patch and the autumn colors. Children can pick their very own pumpkin in the patch. Call 662.429.2540 or visit gocedarhillfarm.com for more information.
This music festival celebrates the style of music known as the blues with the Mississippi River as the backdrop. The Delta blues has had an influence on several music genres, and this festival also has other genres played. For more information, visit mightymississippimusicfestival.com.