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Find the best festivals in Mississippi right here in the Delta

 In the mood to celebrate something?

Head to the Mississippi Delta, where festival season is in full swing from April ‘til October. Join the party as the Delta celebrates everything from racing catfish to authentic juke joints, international and Mississippi cuisine, fine arts to the mighty Mississippi River. Of course, the born-in-the-Delta blues that made this little ol’ area famous worldwide is honored regularly with a Delta Blues festival more than a few times a year.

From April through June there’s a festival almost every weekend, whether you’re in the mood for a family-friendly arts and crafts show or a rip-roarin’ Delta blues festival. And hey, it’s the Delta – if there’s not a celebration in progress when you arrive, you’re more than welcome to start your own.

So what are you waiting for? Plan a Mississippi River road trip and head for the Delta, where the party’s already waiting for you.

The best festivals in Mississippi



Find the best festivals in Mississippi
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Mar 3, 2012 
Leflore Co. Civic Center - Greenwood
The Blues greats of today take the stage at the Leflore County Civic Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and event begins at 7:00 p.m. To reserve a table or charge tickets by phone, contact the Leflore County Civic Center box office at 662-453-4065. To purchase tickets online go to www.mississippibluesfest.com.
Mar 2, 2012 - Mar 3, 2012 
Bolivar County Expo - Cleveland
The sixth Annual Italian Festival of Mississippi will be held at the Bolivar Expo Building in Cleveland.Featured events: Bocce, grape stomping & spagetti eating contests, Kids zone, crafts and live entertainment.
Apr 14, 2012 
Old Court House Museum
The Flea Market will be located around the Old Court House Museum, 1008 Cherry Street, from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Over 150 booths of arts, crafts, antiques, plants, local food and more. For more information call 601-636-0741 or visit www.oldcourthouse.org.
Apr 15, 2012 
252 Delta Avenue - Clarksdale
Free day-long blues festival featuring veteran, "real deal" blues entertainment under the tents in front of Cat Head Delta Blues and Folk Art Store in downtown Clarksdale. Food available.
Apr 13, 2012 - Apr 15, 2012 
Downtown - Clarksdale
The 8th Annual Juke Joint Festival and related events include an early morning 5K run followed by a day and night packed with Delta fun and activities. Heralded as "half blues festival, half small-town fair and all about the Delta," Clarksdale's Juke Joint Festival features free music by over 40 blues acts on small daytime stages spread throughout ...
Apr 21, 2012 
Vicksburg Convention Center
The day-long festival is free and open to the public and features performances by some of the most outstanding professional jazz musicians and university, college and secondary jazz ensembles from throughout the United States. Highlights of the festival are the afternoon workshops and evening concerts by some of the world's greatest jazz artists. T...
Apr 21, 2012 
on the lawn of the Cleveland Courthouse - Cleveland
This exciting festival includes a juried fine arts show with between 75-100 exhibitors displaying paintings, sculpture, pottery, fabric and paper designs, hand-made furniture and jewelry. High quality handcrafts will be offered in a marketplace setting. Road races for young and old, childrens' area, live entertainment, and delicious foods.
Apr 21, 2012 
Downtown Vicksburg
GospelFest is at the South Stage during RiverFest Arts & Crafts Show in historic downtown from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. For more information visit www.riverfestms.com.
Apr 21, 2012 
Downtown Vicksburg
The Arts and Crafts Festival begins at 8:00 am in downtown Vicksburg. A fun time for the whole family- admission is free during the day on Saturday with live music, street performers, children's activities, food booths, and fabulous side-walk sales with participating downtown merchants. For more information visit www.riverfestms.com.
Apr 20, 2012 - Apr 21, 2012 
Rivergate Park - Tunica
How do you know when spring has sprung? When we start talking about the Annual Rivergate Festival of course. That's when it’s times to start planning the "party" and this year we are celebrating 20 years worth of fun so come join us and meet your friends, family and neighbors in Downtown Tunica for a fun filled experience. The Festival is full of ...
Apr 20, 2012 - Apr 21, 2012 
Downtown Vicksburg - Vicksburg
The 25th annual RiverFest will be held April 20-21, 2012 featuring the Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm as well as live entertainment from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am nightly. Gates for nightly events will open at 6:00 pm. Don't miss this annual spring festival held in Historic Downtown Vicksburg. Come for the street dancing Friday a...
Apr 1, 2012 - Apr 30, 2012 
Experience the rich Tapestry of early Vicksburg life. Explore the fabric of Vicksburg society with tours of our historic homes and hallways. Enjoy interpretive presentations of Vicksburg's history that brings to life the heritage and culture of this remarkable river city. Some of Vicksburg's most historic properties will tell their stories from...
May 5, 2012 
Courthouse Lawn - Greenville
Court House Grounds in Greenville,MS Pond-raised catfish speeding along plexiglass lanes make this one of the world's most unusual races. Arts and crafts add to the day.
May 5, 2012 
Historic Downtown Yazoo City - Yazoo City
The Jerry Clower Festival is an event offering something for all ages, including arts and crafts, clowns, children's games and rides, food and lots more. Stages at the Jerry Clower Festival offer diverse entertainment of local, regional and national musical acts, drama, magic and dance.
May 5, 2012 
Courthouse Lawn - Greenville
YMCA Cotton Classic run kicks off the Mainstreet Arts and Crafts Festival. Registration begins at 7a.m.
May 5, 2012 - May 6, 2012 
Downtown Greenwood
As in years past, the festival will be held from the Yazoo River to the C&G Rails in historic downtown Greenwood. Home to nationally recognized boutiques, restaurants and the award-winning Alluvian Hotel, downtown Greenwood is an obvious choice for celebrating the food, music and artists of Mississippi. As the Delta’s premier spring festival, Riv...
May 12, 2012 
Downtown Leland - Leland
Crawfish, entertainment, food vendors, crafts, and much more on the historical streets of Leland. Crawfish posters T-shirts available to purchase.
May 12, 2012 
Downtown Clarksdale - Clarksdale
An intimate Roots and Blues street festival.
Jun 1, 2012 - Jun 2, 2012 
Expo Center - Clarksdale
Carnival with rides//will have family night (ride everything for the price of a wristband), bands on stage, food vendors galore, fun with game competition, Jubilee Idol competition, great fun for the family.
Jun 14, 2012 - Jun 16, 2012 
Holmes Farm - Bentonia
2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the Bentonia Blues Festival, known worldwide as one of the oldest, most famous and popular Blues festivals in Mississippi. The Bentonia Blues Festival has live entertainment, food, family contests, games and arts & crafts. Held annually on the 3rd Saturday in June, this year's anniversary event will be held at the...
Jun 28, 2012 
Between Keesler & Veteran Bridges - Greenwood
Between the Keesler & Veteran Bridges. Come and enjoy a boat parade, ice cream contest, fireworks, yard games, & a Veteran Program. We look forward to seeing everyone between the bridges!!
Aug 11, 2012 
Begin Downtown Greenwood - Greenwood
Great for bikers of all levels, this event offers three different rides - a 20 mile, 46 mile and 58 mile ride. For more information call 662-453-4152.
Aug 12, 2012 
Downtown Clarksdale - Clarksdale
Free day long festival featuring blues entertainment under tents in front of Cat Head Delta Blues and Folk Art Store, following the Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Fest.
Aug 10, 2012 - Aug 12, 2012 
Downtown Clarksdale - Clarksdale
This festival, celebrated for its authenticity, focuses on Mississippi's musical heritage, features entertainment by local and nationally known blues and gospel artists. Offers lectures and seminars. TOTALLY FREE
Sep 7, 2012 - Sep 8, 2012 
Yazoo County Fairgrounds - Yazoo City
Memphis Barbecue Network sanctioned competition, featuring Food, Arts & Crafts, Music, Fun for Families and Children, and more! Along with being great fun, this event also raises funds for the Mississippi Firefighters Memorial Burn Association. To have the latest news about Fire & Feast, and other tourism news for Yazoo County, delivered straig...
Sep 15, 2012 
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 15, 2012 
Washington County Convention Center - Greenville
Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival Washington County Convention Center Festival began in 1977, and is now the largest blues festival in the Delta and the oldest in the United States.. Always held the 3rd Saturday in September, the Delta Blues and Heritage Festival features artist from near and far. Go to their website for the most current...
Sep 21, 2012 
Delta State University Colliseum - Cleveland
This annual event features over 300 different rice dishes provided by local restaurants and wives of Bolivar County rice growers. This years special will feature Delta Chefs, David Crews, David Wright, and Walt Norwood in a cook-off from 10 am-11am.
Sep 29, 2012 - Sep 30, 2012 
Downtown Leland - Leland
Join us for all the excitement and entertainment surrounding this blues festival, features three generations of blues artist in historic downtown Leland, MS.
Oct 6, 2012 
Civic Center - Greenwood
The Blues greats of today take the stage at the Leflore County Civic Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and event gegins at 7:00 p.m. To reserve a table or charge tickets by phone, contact the Leflore County Civic Center box office at 662-453-4065. To purchase tickets online go to www.mississippibluesfest.com.
Oct 6, 2012 
Tunica River Park - Tunica
Experience the beauty of the Mississippi River at Romp on the River 2012! on Saturday, October 6 from 9-5 at the Tunica River Park. Enjoy live music, authentic arts and crafts, delicious eats, the GPS treasure hunt of geocaching, and riverboat cruises down the River! For more information ande vendor application, visit us on facebook.
Oct 6, 2012 
Downtown Hollandale - Hollandale
Bikes, barbecue, and the blues. Live performances. Come and visit Hollandale, MS... home of Sam Chatmon.
Oct 5, 2012 - Oct 6, 2012 
Downtown Vicksburg
Downtown Fall Fest features live music, daytime exhibitions, sidewalk sales, kid's activities and a bike race through downtown across the Mississippi River. Friday night will kick off with live music starting at 7:00 pm at the Riverstage Plaza. The Fall Fest bike ride, Bricks and Spokes, will begin Saturday morning at 8:00 am. When else can you ri...
Oct 7, 2012 
252 Delta Avenue - Clarksdale
Free day long mini festival featuring veteran blues entertainers under tents in front of Cat Head Delta Blues and Folk Art Store in downtown Clarksdale.
Oct 7, 2012 
Hopson Commisary - Clarksdale
The afternoon honors legendary musician, Pinetop Perkins, and features many musicians from the Arkansas Culture and Heritage Festival held in Helena, Ark., which precedes this festival.
Oct 12, 2012 - Oct 13, 2012 
Various Areas around Town - Clarksdale
Discussions, plays, walking tours, music, varied cuisine and more highlight this literary festival honoring Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Mississippi native Tennessee Williams. Student Drama Competition
Oct 12, 2012 - Oct 13, 2012 
Historic Downtown Cleveland - Cleveland
Come to Octoberfest to experience its famous barbecue contests, arts and crafts, antique car show and live music. The weekend kicks off early Friday afternoon, when barbecue chefs from throughout the South arrive to pit their port ribs and shoulders. This is a "Memphis in May" sanctioned event. Don't miss the street dance on historic Cotton Row ...
Oct 26, 2012 - Oct 28, 2012 
Hambone Gallery & other downtown locations - Clarksdale
Historic tours, events at the Delta Blues Museum, Rock 'n Roll Heritage Museum, Street Party, Halloween Costume Party, soul food and acoustic blues music. Free admission.
Nov 30, 2012 
Greenwood
Don't miss the state's oldest and largest Christmas parade. A float with Santa and fireworks over the Yazoo River complete the magical experience. The parade begins at 4:00 p.m. Then fireworks after parade over the Yazoo River between the bridges!
Dec 4, 2012 
Downtown Clarksdale - Clarksdale
Annual Christmas Parade with bands, floats (winners are chosen), fire trucks, motorcycles, horses, etc., followed by a brillant fireworks display.