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Mississippi Delta Activities, Events and Festivals

Blues festivals. Literary festivals. BBQ festivals. Holiday festivals. Arts festivals. River festivals. You name it, the Delta has it. I guess you could say we’re just a festival-havin' kinda place.

No matter when you’re visiting -- fall, winter, spring or summer -- Mississippi Delta activities and festivals occur pretty much year-round.

Use the calendar and event search to discover Mississippi festivals and events happening in the Delta.


Events for: September 2 - 16, 2010
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Sep 2, 2010 
Vicksburg Auditorium - Vicksburg
Hometown Heroes, past and present, will be recognized at a special "Business After Hours" reception that will take place at the Vicksburg Auditorium from 4-6 p.m. For more information contact 601-630-2929.
Sep 2, 2010 
Snowden Grove Amphitheater - Southaven
Cjountry music artist Miranda Lambert is the thrid female countyr singer in history to have three records debut aqt #1 on Billboard Country Albums. In 2007, "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" debuted at no.. 1 and won the coveted album of the year trophy at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards. Her most successful single to date is "Gunpowder and Lead," whi...
Sep 1, 2010 - Sep 2, 2010 
date not exact; no other information at this time.
Sep 3, 2010 
Vicksburg Convention Center - Vicksburg
Too Sweet Productions presents Labor Day Friday starring Peggy Scott-Adams, Jeff Floyd, David Brinston, and Andre Lee at the Vicksburg Auditorium on 901 Monroe Street. Showtime starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. You can call the Vicksburg Convention Center and Auditorium box office at 601-630-2929 or 866-VCC-MEET.
Sep 4, 2010 
Downtown Main Street and Nelson Street - Greenville
Annual Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival Edwards Center at 749 Main Street and Southern Whispers Enjoy a evening of jazz performed by Mississippi's Jazz Legacy..Food and live entertainment. Go to the website for the most current information.
Sep 4, 2010 
Art & Soul of the South - Vicksburg
Art & Soul of the South beading classes beginning at 10 a.m. The class is $15 per person and includes materials as well as a 20% same day discount on bead purchases. Space is limited so call 601-629-6201 or visit www.artandsoulofthesouth.com to reserve your place.
Sep 4, 2010 
Hernando Courthouse Square - Hernando
For the third year in a row the City of Hernando, MS will host the Hernando Farmers Market every Saturday from 8am to 1pm, May 1 through October 30. The outdoor market, located downtown on the Historic Hernando Court House Square, has unique offerings like Brown’s Dairy milk, cheese and butter from grass-fed cows, goat milk soap and lotions, landsc...
Sep 4, 2010 
Harlow's Casino Celebrity Arena - Greenville
Spend an evening with the sensational R&B artist, Johnny Gill.. Contact Harlow's Casino for showtimes and ticket pricing.
Sep 4, 2010 
Sam's Town Tunica - Tunica Resorts
Rick Springfield (born Richard Lewis Springthorpe; is an Australian songwriter, musician and actor. As a musician, he is known for the 1981 #1 single "Jessie's Girl", which became a blockbuster of 1980s pop-rock and helped establish the emerging music video age. As an actor, Springfield is known for playing Doctor Noah Drake on the daytime drama Ge...
Sep 4, 2010 
Goldstrike Casino - Tunica Resorts
Reuniting Original Cast members of Broadway's Jersey Boys. Date: September 04
Sep 3, 2010 - Sep 4, 2010 
The Vicksburg Hotel - Vicksburg
Alphonso Sanders and Bill "Howl-N-Madd" Perry will perform at 8 p.m. at the Coral Room Theatre in The Vicksburg Hotel. $15 cover at the door. Cafe seating, blues food, and full beverage service available. The Vicksburg Hotel is located at 801 Clay Street. For more information contact Shirley Waring at ShirleyWaring@VicksburgHeritage.com.
Sep 3, 2010 - Sep 4, 2010 
DiamondJacks Casino
Maryann & The Republic perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on the Fantasy Pit Stage at DiamondJacks Casino for free. For more information visit www.diamondjacks.com.
Sep 3, 2010 - Sep 4, 2010 
Jacques Cafe at Battlefield Inn
Richard Ahlvin performs at Jacques' Cafe at the Battlefield Inn from 7-10 p.m. Call 601-638-5811 for more information.
Sep 2, 2010 - Sep 4, 2010 
DeSoto Arts Center - Hernando
From July 31- October 30, Thurs.-Sat. 10am-5pm DeSoto artisans bring you Clay, Wood, Fiber, Glass, Metal... any new 3-dimensional work of art.
Aug 31, 2010 - Sep 5, 2010 
Ameristar Casino
Broxton, a variety band, will perform at Ameristar's Cabaret Lounge for free Tuesday through Sunday. •Tuesday - Saturday, 8p - 12a •Sunday, 6p - 10p
Sep 4, 2010 - Sep 6, 2010 
Vicksburg National Military Park - Vicksburg
Tarrant's Battery Living History Encampment at Fort Garrett along the Vicksburg National Military Park's South Loop tour road. $8 per vehicle. For more information call Tim Kavanaugh at 601-636-0583 or visit http://www.nps.gov/vick.
Sep 3, 2010 - Sep 6, 2010 
The Arena at Southlake - Southaven
This children’s consignment event, Labor Day weekend, features toys, furniture, baby equipment and more. Call or email for more information. Free
Sep 7, 2010 
Southern Cultural Heritage Center - Vicksburg
Presenter Jerrod Partridge will guide students through basics of portrait drawing through a 4 day workshop from 6-9 p.m. Registration is $180/SCHF members and $190/non-members and include basic supplies. Space is limited to 12 and reservations are required. For more information contact the SCHF office 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org....
Sep 7, 2010 
Southern Cultural Heritage Center - Vicksburg
The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation will host a 5-Day Finance Workshop in the SCHF Academy Building on Tuesdays from 5:30-7 p.m. beginning September 7. The workshop fee is $40 for SCHF members and $45 for nonmembers. The registration fee also include an instructive workbook. The class will be lead by experienced Edward Jones financial advisor...
Sep 7, 2010 
Snowden Grove House - next to Snowden Grove Park & Amphitheater - Southaven
Let Gabby Johnson entertain you at this free concert event. Part of the summer-long concert series every other Tuesday, June 15 through September 21. Bring your coolers, blankets and lawn chairs and relax to some great music.
Sep 7, 2010 
LD's Kitchen - Vicksburg
Every first and third Tuesday of the month, Sounds Unlimited featuring Soul Idenatee performs at LD's Kitchen at 1111 Mulberry Street from 8 p.m. to midnight. Call 601-218-1115 for more information.
Sep 8, 2010 
Roca Restaurant & Bar
Ben Shaw performs for free at Roca Restaurant & Bar from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information visit www.rocarestaurant.com.
Sep 8, 2010 
Warren County Library
Author John Claude Bemis brings his traveling medicine show and children's fantasy show to Vicksburg! The Nine Pound Hammer at The Wolf Tree are the first and second books in John Claude Bemis' fantasy series based on American tall tales and southern folklore. He will be at the Warren County Public Library at 5:30 p.m. To learn more about The Cloc...
Sep 8, 2010 
WIN Job Center - Vicksburg
A Keyboarding Workshop will be at the WIN Job Center at 1625 Monroe Street from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free and you registration is required. Call 601-638-1452 or email chubbard@mdes.ms.gov to register.
Sep 9, 2010 
The Warren County Extension Office of Mississippi State University is holding a computer class by Dr. Giesemann. Class is from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm- one hour lunch with morning/afternoon break. Fee is $20 per class, payable in advance with a check to MSU. Call 601-636-5442 for more information.
Sep 9, 2010 
Historic Downtown Vicksburg - Vicksburg
Special evening of shopping with downtown merchants open house from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Come downtown and enjoy extended shopping hours, refreshments, and fellowships. Sponsored by Vicksburg Main Street Program.
Sep 9, 2010 
WIN Job Center - Vicksburg
A Windows XP Workshop will be at the WIN Job Center at 1625 Monroe Street from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free and you registration is required. Call 601-638-1452 or email chubbard@mdes.ms.gov to register.
Sep 10, 2010 
Tunica Harrah's - Tunica Resorts
singer and the lead vocalist for the Gap Band. Wilson has released multiple solo albums. 2000's Bridging the Gap produced the Top 40 R&B hit "Without You", and his most recent, Charlie Last Name: Wilson in fall 2005, with production from such hitmakers as R. Kelly
Sep 10, 2010 
Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation - Vicksburg
The most popular attractions at The National World War II Museum are not the C-47, the tanks or even the breathtaking new 4-D experience, Beyond All Boundaries. Since the opening of the Museum in 2000, visitors have been drawn to the Museum’s corps of World War II veterans who volunteer there, guiding tours and sharing their stories. These men and ...
Sep 11, 2010 
Harrahs Casino - Tunica - Tunica Resorts
Adam Mitchel Lambert (born January 29, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor from San Diego, California. In May 2009, he finished as the runner-up on the eighth season of American Idol.[2] He is the first openly gay mainstream pop artist to launch a career on a major label in America.[3] Lambert released his debut album, For Your En...
Sep 11, 2010 
Art & Soul of the South
Art & Soul of the South beading classes beginning at 10 a.m. The class is $15 per person and includes materials as well as a 20% same day discount on bead purchases. Space is limited so call 601-629-6201 or visit www.artandsoulofthesouth.com to reserve your place.
Sep 11, 2010 
Hernando Courthouse Square - Hernando
For the third year in a row the City of Hernando, MS will host the Hernando Farmers Market every Saturday from 8am to 1pm, May 1 through October 30. The outdoor market, located downtown on the Historic Hernando Court House Square, has unique offerings like Brown’s Dairy milk, cheese and butter from grass-fed cows, goat milk soap and lotions, landsc...
Sep 10, 2010 - Sep 11, 2010 
Jacques Cafe at Battlefield Inn
Richard Ahlvin performs at Jacques' Cafe at the Battlefield Inn from 7-10 p.m. Call 601-638-5811 for more information.
Sep 9, 2010 - Sep 11, 2010 
DeSoto Arts Center - Hernando
From July 31- October 30, Thurs.-Sat. 10am-5pm DeSoto artisans bring you Clay, Wood, Fiber, Glass, Metal... any new 3-dimensional work of art.
Sep 12, 2010 
Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation - Vicksburg
Ballroom dance lessons featuring the East Coast Swing will be at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center from 5-7 p.m. For more information call the SCHF office at 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
Sep 12, 2010 
Bologna Performing Arts Center - Cleveland
As the larest professional performing arts organization in the state, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra performs for more than 75,000 Mississippians each year
Sep 10, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010 
Viking Cooking School - Greenwood
Chef Frank Brigsten utilizes his native New Orleans palate to create dishes that pay tribute to the traditions of Louisiana cuisine. A restaurant critic for The Times-Picayune described Frank's interpretation of Creole/Acadian food as a "reaffirmation that Louisiana cooking is America's most durable and satisfying. Brigtsen's is now the place aga...
Sep 7, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010 
Ameristar Casino
Atomika, a variety band, performs September 7-12 and September 14-19 at the Cabaret Lounge for free. For more information visit www.ameristar.com/vicksburg. •Tuesday - Saturday, 8p - 12a •Sunday, 6p - 10p
Sep 13, 2010 
WIN Job Center - Vicksburg
Hinds Community College is offering a Short Term Training Programs Workshop at the WIN Job Center at 1625 Monroe Street from 1-2 p.m. Admission is free and you registration is required. Call 601-638-1452 or email chubbard@mdes.ms.gov to register and for more information.
Sep 14, 2010 
Southern Cultural Heritage Center - Vicksburg
Presenter Jerrod Partridge will guide students through basics of portrait drawing through a 4 day workshop from 6-9 p.m. Registration is $180/SCHF members and $190/non-members and include basic supplies. Space is limited to 12 and reservations are required. For more information contact the SCHF office 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org....
Sep 14, 2010 
Southern Cultural Heritage Center - Vicksburg
Presenter Jerrod Partridge will guide students through basics of portrait drawing through a 4 day workshop from 6-9 p.m. Registration is $180/SCHF members and $190/non-members and include basic supplies. Space is limited to 12 and reservations are required. For more information contact the SCHF office 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org....
Sep 14, 2010 
Southern Cultural Heritage Center - Vicksburg
Presenter Jerrod Partridge will guide students through basics of portrait drawing through a 4 day workshop from 6-9 p.m. Registration is $180/SCHF members and $190/non-members and include basic supplies. Space is limited to 12 and reservations are required. For more information contact the SCHF office 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org....
Sep 14, 2010 
Southern Cultural Heritage Center - Vicksburg
The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation will host a 5-Day Finance Workshop in the SCHF Academy Building on Tuesdays from 5:30-7 p.m. beginning September 7. The workshop fee is $40 for SCHF members and $45 for nonmembers. The registration fee also include an instructive workbook. The class will be lead by experienced Edward Jones financial advisor...
Sep 14, 2010 
WIN Job Center - Vicksburg
An Intermediate Word Workshop will be at the WIN Job Center at 1625 Monroe Street from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission is free and you registration is required. Call 601-638-1452 or email chubbard@mdes.ms.gov to register.
Sep 14, 2010 
LD's Kitchen - Vicksburg
Every second and fourth Tuesday, the Blue Monday Band featuring King Edward, Pat Brown, Dennis Fountain and Abdul Rasheed perform at LD's Kitchen at 1111 Mulberry Street at 8:30 p.m. Call 601-218-1115 for more information.
Sep 15, 2010 
Roca Restaurant & Bar
Ben Shaw performs for free at Roca Restaurant & Bar from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information visit www.rocarestaurant.com.
Sep 15, 2010 
Vicksburg Convention Center - Vicksburg
The Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce has its monthly luncheon at the Vicksburg Convention Center at 12 p.m. Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Duran Swinford will be the featured speaker. $12 payable at the door. For more information, contact Veronica Joerg, vjoerg@vicksburgchamber.org
Sep 15, 2010 
The Southern Book Club will be discussing The House on First Street; My New Orleans Story by Julia Reed. Call the SCHF office 601-631-2997 for time and place.
Sep 15, 2010 
WIN Job Center - Vicksburg
A Stress Management Career Planning Workshop will be at the WIN Job Center from 10-11:30 a.m. For more information and to sign up call 601-638-1452.
Sep 16, 2010 
WIN Job Center - Vicksburg
An Intermediate Excel Workshop will be at the WIN Job Center at 1625 Monroe Street from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission is free and you registration is required. Call 601-638-1452 or email chubbard@mdes.ms.gov to register.
Sep 11, 2010 - Sep 17, 2010 
Various locations throughout
Blues events in various locations leading up to the Mississippi Delta Blues Festival. Come and celebrate America's original music--the blues!!
Aug 6, 2010 - Sep 17, 2010 
E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center - Greenville
Come and see the work of the members of Delta State University Art Faculty. Opening reception on August 6, 2010 from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Sep 16, 2010 - Sep 18, 2010 
DeSoto Arts Center - Hernando
From July 31- October 30, Thurs.-Sat. 10am-5pm DeSoto artisans bring you Clay, Wood, Fiber, Glass, Metal... any new 3-dimensional work of art.
Sep 14, 2010 - Sep 19, 2010 
Ameristar Casino
Atomika, a variety band, performs September 7-12 and September 14-19 at the Cabaret Lounge for free. For more information visit www.ameristar.com/vicksburg. •Tuesday - Saturday, 8p - 12a •Sunday, 6p - 10p
Sep 10, 2010 - Sep 19, 2010 
Desoto Family Theatre - Southaven, MS 38671
The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett’s and Directed by Andi Lehman, is one of the twentieth century’s most beloved stories about orphaned Mary Lennox, who arrives at Misselthwaite Manor a spoiled, friendless and sickly child. She discovers an overgrown garden behind the manor walls; neglected and abandoned much like Mary herself. The garde...
Sep 10, 2010 - Sep 19, 2010 
Charlie Gordon, a mentally disabled thirty-two year old, is chosen by a team of scientists to undergo an experimental surgery designed to boost his intelligence. Many people wonder how their lives would be affected by becoming more, or less intelligent and this drama gives us a glimpse. 7pm $15 adults and $10 for senior adults, children and stude...
Jun 1, 2010 - Oct 31, 2010 
Downtown Greenwood - Greenwood
Join us this summer at the Downtown Greenwood Farmers’ Market located at the corner of Howard and Johnson Streets. We will be open from 7:30 until Noon each Saturday from June 20 thru October 31. There is always a great variety of fresh home-grown vegetables, homemade jellies and jams, local honey, and other special items like seafood, fresh artisa...
Apr 9, 2010 - Nov 6, 2010 
Raceway Road - Greenville
Greenville Speedway kicks off its 2010 season with weekly racing, Super Late Models, Nesmith Late Models, USCS Modifieds, Hobby-Pure Street, Mini Stocks-Stringers! Home of the Gumbo Nationals, the Greenville Speedway is action packed family fun with special events! Go to their website for the most updated schedule.