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 State Event Calendar September 10-11, Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival Celebrate the day at this festival offering 150 vendors with wide varieties of food and arts and crafts. The Chatauqua 5K Run/Walk and one-mile fun run. Trophies will be awarded for every age group. For information call: (601)892-2711 [Return to top] September 16-17, Longhorn Bluegrass Festival If you enjoy bluegrass music, don't miss out on this unique festival, which celebrates this old-time music form at its very best. . For information call: (601)764-2570 [Return to top] September 17-19, Biloxi Seafood Festival Celebrating Biloxi's unique history and heritage, represented through its seafood industry, this festival comes complete with continuous entertainment for the entire family. For information call: (228)374-2717 [Return to top] September 22-24, Mantachie Fest From antique cars to horse-drawn wagons, the entire family will enjoy this great festival, where arts and crafts, live entertainment, food, fun and children's activities are the order of the day. For information call: (601)282-7949 [Return to top] September 24-25, Farish Street Heritage Festival Food, fun and entertainment are waiting at this African-American celebration that promotes the culture, history and heritage of the Farish Street Historical District. Admission. For information call: (601)960-2384 [Return to top] September 30-October 2, Yazoo County Fair Known as the second-oldest fair in the state, this event offers arts and crafts exhibits, cake-decorating contest, canned fruits and vegetables, youth exhibits and amusement rides. For information call: (800)381-0662 [Return to top] October 1, Cotton Capital Blues Festival Visitors will enjoy this unique mix of traditional blues music with the more modern "new" blues. Along with the music, there will be Southern-style food. So, for a great toe-tapping, finger-snapping good time, don't miss this exciting music festival. For information call: (800)748-9064 [Return to top] October 5-6, Holiday Street Make shopping for the Christmas holiday even more exciting with unique and original arts and crafts, great food, decorating demonstrations and a petting zoo to entertain the kiddies. For information call: (601)534-1917 [Return to top] October 8-9, Octoberfest A sanctioned Memphis in May International barbecue contest is offered at this festival, along with children's activities, arts and crafts and a custom car show. Concessions, a street dance and live entertainment make this a fun event for the entire family. For information call: (601)843-2712 [Return to top] October 15-16, Hospitality Fall Festival Weekend festivities include music, arts and crafts, wonderful food, health fair, Civil War re-enactment, and carnival rides. For information call: (601)728-4130 [Return to top] October 17-24, Jackson County Fair This showcase for agricultural and industrial resources offers traditional rides, livestock displays, arts, crafts, a variety of exhibits, good food and fellowship. For information call: (228)475-8418 [Return to top] October 24-31, The National Fox Hunt and Chase Futurity You won't believe your eyes as you watch 600 hunting hounds on the chase for wily fox. An outstanding spectator event beginning with a Bench Show on the Square and ending with a silver-garnished award ceremony. Calling of the hounds begins at daybreak each morning. For information call: (800)373-2571 [Return to top] October 29, Ghost Tales Around the Campfire Storytellers weave their yarns of mystery, surprise and suspense gathered around a huge bonfire. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for an evening beneath the stars. For information call: (601)442-2901 [Return to top] November 4-6, Mistletoe Marketplace Enjoy the excitement of this three-day holiday shopping extravaganza featuring merchants from across the nation. Each day is filled with special events designed to fuel the excitement of the approaching holiday season. For information call: (601)948-2357 [Return to top] November 11-13, Harvest Festival Step back in time and explore life on the farm. Observe the operation of a cotton gin, blacksmith shop, sawmill and cane mill. For information call: (601)354-6113 [Return to top] November 15-20, Capital City Classic Enjoy a series of events and activities surrounding this outstanding athletic event. For information call: (601)968-2450 [Return to top] November 26, Annual Angel Show Members of the Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi will present angels handcrafted in stained glass, paper, cornshuck, metal, and clay. Chimneyville Crafts Gallery, Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry/ National Agricultural Aviation Museum,. For information call: (601)981-2499 [Return to top] November 26-December 31, Victorian Christmas Festival Take a ride on an old-fashioned carousel and enjoy over 70 life-size moving figures. Delight in more than 150,000 twinkling white lights and experience your holiday surrounded by 1800s Victoriana. For information call: (800)844-3369 [Return to top] December 3, Old Jackson Christmas by Candlelight This event features three antebellum sites in holiday adornment - the Old Capitol Museum, the Governor's Mansion and Manship House. Walk through the candlelit rooms filled with authentic Victorian decorations. Concerts, refreshments and trolley rides. For information call: (601)359-6932 [Return to top] December 5-6, Holly Springs Holiday Houses Launch the holiday season with a tour of the elegant homes of this historic old city, decorated in Christmas splendor to reflect the joyous Yuletide celebration. For information call: (601)252-3669 [Return to top] December 11, Christmas Lights Driving Tour and Holiday Home Tour Thousands of candles line the streets, and homes are all decked out in their brightest holiday finery as visitors enjoy an afternoon tour of homes. Various streets and neighborhoods. For information call: (800)634-3538 [Return to top] December 11-12, Victorian Candlelit Christmas Enjoy a carriage ride through the Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Fifteen thousand luminaries line the streets of homes decorated for the holidays. Entertainment and refreshments offered. For information call: (601)545-7620 [Return to top] December 11-29, Children's Victorian Christmas Celebration View beautifully decorated Christmas trees on display in the west wing of Historic Jefferson College. For information call: (601)442-2901 [Return to top] |
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