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Updated 09/11

Things to do in Mississippi

Planning a visit to Mississippi? Or maybe you're a local that's just looking for what's going on. Here's a sampling of some of the popular local events in the state.

Northern Mississippi Events

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Updated 03/09/2010

August 2010

Through October 30, 2010
Cruisin' Old Towne Olive Branch and City Hall

Join the American Muscle Car Club the first Saturday of every month, for a great get together and cruise, in Olive Branch.

August 7 -8 and October 10, 2010
Trade Days

Largest flea market in 7-county area! In Coldwater, MS.

September 2010

September 11, 2010
Belmont Bear Creek Festival & Antique Car Show

Enjoy this full day of arts & crafts, an antique car show, and so much more. In Downtown Belmont.

October 2010

October 1 - 2, 2010
Trash & Treasures Along the Tenn-Tom Waterway

This event begins on Hwy. 25, north of Iuka, MS and extends 234 miles to Demopolis, AL.

October 15 - 16, 2010
MS Delta Tennessee Williams Festival

Discussions, plays, music, cuisine and more during this literary festival honoring Mississippi native Tennessee Williams. In Clarksdale.

October 9, 2010
French Camp Harvest Festival

Enjoy a full day of fun and excitement at historic French Camp, on the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway.

October 22 - 23, 2010
Ghosts and Legends Tour

A guided tour to learn of the legends and haunted past of Columbus. It's not to be missed.

October 16, 2010
2010 Delta Day Festival

A family festival complete with an Antique Car show, live entertainment and kid's Tractor Pull. In Tunica.

October 2010

October 2, 2010
2010 Mississippi Blues Fest

Held at the Leflore County Civic Center in Greenwood, this is a must see for music fans.

November 2010

November 6 - 13, 2010
Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival

Arts and crafts, beauty pageant, cooking contest and Saturday evening banquet.

November 6 - 27, 2010
Late Great Chevys

See the museum's collection of over 100 classic cars from the 1880s to present day. In Tupelo.

November 18, 2010
Celebrate Corinth

Open house with shops, Silent Auction at SouthBank including dinner, live band, open bar and door prizes.

December 2010

December 2, 2010
Wesson House Open House

Historic home tour in Olive Branch.

December 10 - 12, 2010
Corinth Theater-Arts Presents "A Christmas Story"

The classic story of Ralphie Parker who wanted a Red Ryder Carbine Action Range Model Air Rifle for Christmas.

December 7, 2010
2010 Yazoo County Holiday Parade

A wonderful way to kick-off the holiday season, bring the kids to see the floats and bands liven up the downtown main street in Yazoo City.

January 2011

January 7 - 8, 2011
Monster Nation Monster Trucks

Hordes of monster trucks in freestyle motocross competition, including back flips and the step up competition. In Southaven.

Central Mississippi Events

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Updated 03/05/2010

September 2010

September 17 - 18, 2010
1st Annual Mississippi Gourd Festival

Raw and crafted gourds, gourd crafting classes and demonstrations, gourd art supplies, good food and more. In Raleigh.

September 25, 2010
Clarke County Forestry & Wildlife Festival

Features arts and crafts, food, live entertainment, equipment displays, and fun for the whole family. In Quitman.

September 25, 2010
WingDang Doodle 2010

Chicken Wing Cooking Contest and Blues Extravaganza. Cooking teams vie for top prizes ($1000.00). In Forest.

October 2010

October 22 - 29, 2010
Yazoo County Fair

Offering arts and crafts exhibits, talent stage, youth exhibits and amusement rides. In Yazoo City.

October 1 - 31, 2010
Lazy Acres Plantation Pumpkin Patch

Animal park and pumpkin picking are a delight. Included are corn maze, animal park, and pig races. In Chunky.

October 2, 2010
OctoberFest

An Arts and Crafts Festival with 200 plus exhibitors. In Carthage.

October 9, 2010
Come Home to Stonewall Day

Festival in Old Cotton Mill Park. Arts & crafts, live entertainment, lots of food, and tons of kiddy games.

October 23, 2010
Dancing Rabbit Festival

Enjoy a full day of live regional entertainment, food and arts and crafts. In Macon.

October 6 - 17, 2010
Mississippi State Fair

The mile long midway, free major entertainment, livestock shows and 120,000 sq. ft. of exhibits are the main attractions. In Jackson.

October 1 - 15, 2010
2010 Fall Pilgrimage

Tour 23 antebellum mansions for an intimate look at the historic homes of the area. In Natchez.

October 2010

October 3 - 14, 2010
Amos Polk's Voices of Hope Spiritual Singers

A traditional plantation dinner includes a stirring performance of Gospel music. The world-famous Carriage House Restaurant, in Natchez.

October 5 - 10, 2010
OUToberfest 2010

A week of entertainment, workshops and events in support of the Mississippi LGBTQ community. In Jackson.

October 9, 2010
22nd Annual Over the River Run

The City of Vicksburg hosts this wonderful family event involving a 5-mile run, 5-mile walk and a one-mile fun run for kids.

November 2010

November 5 - 6, 2010
Soule' Live Steam Festival - Railfest

Working steam engines, blacksmithing, iron pour, broom making, pottery making, print shop, railroad displays, memorabilia and more. In Meridian.

November 26 - December 31, 2010
Merrehope Trees of Christmas

Historic Merrehope features 20 themed Christmas trees. In Meridian.

November 27 - December 23, 2010
Christmas in Canton - City of Lights

From the Victorian Festival to the old-fashioned carousel rides, you’ll find something to tickle your holiday fancy.

November 3 - 6, 2010
Jackson's Mistletoe Marketplace

The halls will be filled with over 160 merchants and vendors with an amazing selection of gifts for the holidays. At the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson.

December 2010

December 4 - 5, 2010
The Nutcracker

Presentation of this Christmas classic by charming local talent in the renovated Art Deco Elkin Theater. In Aberdeen.

December 10, 2010
A Hill Fire Christmas

A Christmas party featuring a musical celebration of the season by the Hill Fire Choir and guests. In Winona.

Southern Mississippi Events

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Updated 03/05/2010

September 2010

September 24 - 26, 2010
85th Annual St. Rose De Lima Church Fair

Entertainment, games, arts & crafts, live music, carnival rides, bingo, silent auction, raffle, gospal extravaganza, fabulous food.In Bay St. Louis.

September 25 - 26, 2010
28th Annual Chefs of the Coast

Fabulous food, delectable drinks, live entertainment, silent auction, food as an Art Competition. In Biloxi.

September 26, 2010
Disney Live! Mickey's Rockin' Road Show

Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy set out on a zany road trip where audiences join in and help find the coolest acts around. In Biloxi.

September 11 - 12, 2010
19th Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues and Heritage Festival

Artists include Charles Taylor & Zdeco Trouble Band and Jeff Floyd among the line-up. In Pascagoula.

October 2010

October 1 - 2, 2010
8th Annual Cajun, Country, Swamp Pop Music Festival

One of the Gulf Coast’s finest - jammed packed with live entertainment, featuring Cajun, Country & Swamp Pop music. In Gulfport.

October 16 - 17, 2010
10th Annual Wavefest

Featuring live music, arts & crafts, kids fair, antique show, vendors, food and much more. In Waveland.

October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2010
5th Annual Trail of Terror

This is a 5 acre haunted trail with 11 scare stations that include menacing skits. In Hurley. Call 228-588-3934 for directions.

November 2010

November 6 - 7, 2010
32nd Annual Peter Anderson Arts, Crafts & Food Festival

Over 300 regional artists, from oil painting & watercolors, raku pottery, to metal works by some of the South's most finest artisans. In downtown Ocean Springs.

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