July & August: please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change.JULY 1 Yazoo City Yazoo City, city (1990 pop. 12,427), seat of Yazoo co., W central Miss., on the Yazoo River; inc. 1830. It is a trade, processing, and industrial center in a cotton, cattle, and soybean area. Oil is refined, and clothing and fertilizer are manufactured. Delta Yazoo Blues Festival At SummerFest Park on Highway 16, families can enjoy live entertainment and great food, as well as compete in family contests and games. In the past, featured artists have been Bobby Rush
Bobby Lee Rush (born November 23 1946) has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1993, representing the 1st District of Illinois, , Denise LaSalle, J. Blackfoot, Willie Clayton Willie Clayton (b. March 29, 1956 in Indianola, Mississippi) is an American blues singer. Early life/career From the age of seven, Clayton grew up listening and singing to blues music. In 1971, Clayton left his hometown to pursue his dreams of becoming a singer in Chicago. , Omar Cunningham and many more. For additional details, visit www. yazoo.org or call 662/746-1815. JULY 3 Greenwood Fourth of July Fourth of July, Independence Day, or July Fourth, U.S. holiday, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Celebration of it began during the American Revolution. in Whittington Park This Fourth of July celebration includes food, patriotic music, and a stunning fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to display. Call 662/453-4152. JULY 3 Laurel Independence Day Fireworks Visit Sawmill sawmill, installation or facility in which cut logs are sawed into standard-sized boards and timbers. The saws used in such an installation are generally of three types: the circular saw, which consists of a disk with teeth around its edge; the band saw, which Square Mall in Laurel for a night of patriotic fireworks celebrating Independence Day. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. Call 601/426-6321. JULY 3-4 Carrollton Mississippi John Hurt "Mississippi" John Smith Hurt (July 2, 1892,[1] Teoc, Carroll County, Mississippi - November 2, 1966, Grenada, Mississippi) was an influential blues singer and guitarist. Raised in Avalon, Mississippi, he learned to play guitar at age 9. Gospelfest and Bluesfest Blues fans will enjoy artists from all around the world who have come together for Gospelfest on July 3 and Bluesfest on July 4 in Carrollton. Musicians, churches, and gospel singers are invited to participate. For additional details, visit www.msjohnhurtmuseum.com. JULY 4 Clinton 18th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza A night in Clinton to celebrate the holiday will begin with balloons, games, and a wide variety of food at Traceway Park. Families can enjoy live entertainment and special guest bands before the grand fireworks display. For additional details, visit www.clintonchamber. org or call 601/924-5912. JULY 4 Canton Canton Gospel Fest Homecoming This event honors top headline acts, plus local gospel, blues and jazz groups. Call 601/854-1307. JULY 4 Starkville Fourth of July Fireworks Show This event is located at the Starkville Sportsplex on Lynn Lane and is sponsored by the City of Starkville Parks and Recreation Department. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair to enjoy the vast fireworks display beginning at 9 p.m. Call 662/323-3322 for more information. JULY 4 Greenville Greenville Celebrates America 2007 This annual event takes place at Schelben Park along the banks of the Mississippi River Mississippi River River, central U.S. It rises at Lake Itasca in Minnesota and flows south, meeting its major tributaries, the Missouri and the Ohio rivers, about halfway along its journey to the Gulf of Mexico. . Guests can enjoy a patriotic concert with regional entertainers before the day ends with a large fireworks display. Visit www.greenvilleareachamber.com or call 662/378-3141. JULY 4 Jacinto 4th of July Festival This annual Fourth of July celebration takes place at the Jacinto Courthouse on Highway 356. Guests may enjoy the arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. , political speakers, Native American dancing, and homemade ice cream for an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration. For additional details, call 800/748-9048. JULY 4 Vicksburg Vicksburg Celebrates the 4th Guests are invited to this free annual event at the Old Depot on Levee levee (lĕv`ē) [Fr.,=raised], embankment built along a river to prevent flooding by high water. Levees are the oldest and the most extensively used method of flood control. Street that offers a Pops concert and spectacular fireworks display over the Mississippi River. Call 601/6369421 or see www.visitvicksburg.com. JULY 4 Olive Branch olive branch symbol of peace and serenity. [Gk. and Rom. Myth.: Brewer Handbook; O.T.: Genesis, 8:11] See : Peace Celebrate Your Independence This July spectacular includes food, games, and fun galore! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Call 662/892-9375. JULY 4 Lena Lena's Independence Day Celebration This event consists of fifty art and craft vendors, food, political speeches, games for children and a gigantic fireworks display at dusk. Call 601/267-9231. JULY 4 Southaven Southaven's July Fourth Celebration Held at Snowden Grove Park on the Fourth of July, this event is a celebration with fabulous music and fireworks. Call 662/280-2489. JULY 5-AUGUST 30 Olive Branch Hootenannies in Old Towne Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a concert in the shadows of the old buildings at twilight. This ongoing event is to take place each Thursday night at 6:00 p.m. in Pigeon Roost Plaza. Call 901/517-2396. JULY 7 Port Gibson Blues Cruise Thru History Motorcycle buffs will enjoy this annual event on Highway 61 North that offers exciting entertainment, competition, live music, a poker run A Poker run (also known as a Poker Derby) is an organized event using a motorcycle, boat, car or other form of transportation where participants travel over a predesignated route and, at designated stops on the route, draw playing card(s). , and a bike show. Call 601/415-5077 or see www.portgibsononthemississippi.com. JULY 7-JULY 17 Biloxi 21st Annual Coast Coliseum Summer Fair This family friendly event features a host of diversions, rides, and shows, in addition to live music, food and drink. There's a water flume ride, Ferris wheel Ferris wheel, amusement park ride. It consists of a power-operated wheel that is about 50 ft (15 m) in diameter. It has two rims that are parallel to and equidistant from the shaft about which the wheel rotates. , dozens more rides, plus a pay-one-price ride at various times each day. Call 228/594-3700. JULY 11-14 Choctaw Choctaw Indian Fair For centuries the Mississippi Choctaws have gathered at the ripening of the first corn. This gathering was called "The New Corn Ceremony" or "Green Corn Festival." The present day Choctaw Indian Fair has roots in this ancient celebration. This annual event of Choctaw culture takes place at the Choctaw Indian Reservation in Neshoba County. The fair offers fun for all ages with exhilarating rides and contests to chart-topping country and rock entertainers. It is four fun-filled days of Choctaw culture and spirit, tribal arts, dances, and the thrilling action of world championship stickball. Call 601/656-5251 or see www.choctawindianfair.com. JULY 10-12, 14 Vicksburg Miss Mississippi :For the state pageant affiliated with Miss USA, see Miss Mississippi USA Miss Mississippi is a scholarship pageant and a preliminary of Miss America. The contest began in 1934, has been held in Vicksburg since 1958, and provides more money than any other Pageant The Miss Mississippi Pageant is an annual event that combines a scholarship pageant with an Emmy-winning production. The pageant takes place at the Vicksburg Convention Center, 1600 Mulberry St. Call 601/638-6746 or see www.missmississippipageant.org. JULY 10-14 Starkville Mississippi 4-H Horse Championships The Mississippi 4-H Horse Championships is the state 4-H Horse show for youth, who have qualified at the district shows to exhibit their horses. Also, many youth participate in the non-riding contests for an opportunity to advance to the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships and the National Contests. Call 662/325-3515 or see www.msucares.com. JULY 11-14 Corinth 2007 Slugburger Festival The ultimate tribute to this local culinary delight is offered during this weekend event of live entertainment, amusement rides, and great food. The entertainment will take place at The Corinth Depot, and the carnival will take place in Historic Downtown Corinth. Call 662/287-1550 or see www.corinth.ms. Native American crafts demonstration at the Choctaw Indian Fair (above) JULY 12-15 Jackson Ringling Bros BROS Brothers BROS Benefits and Retirement Operations Section (King County, Washington) BROS Barnes and Richmond Operatic Society (London, UK) . and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents With a mix of daredevil thrills, clown craziness and amazing animals, Ringling Bros. brings unparalleled entertainment to more American families than ever before. Call 601/355-5252 or see www.ringling.com. JULY 13-15 Holly Springs Holly Springs is the name of some places in the United States of America:
This annual festival features artwork in various media by Mississippi artists, a family gathering of Ida B. Wells' descendants, and blues, jazz, and gospel concerts. There will also be a barbecue on Walking Trail Park and a banquet honoring the birthday of Ida B. Wells. Call 662/252-3232 or see www.idabwells.org. JULY 14 Greenwood TurnRow Book Company Food writer and author Jennifer Chandler from Memphis will be at TurnRow Book Company to sign copies of her new cookbook, Simply Salads, along with the book's photographer, Langdon Clay of Sumner, MS. The signing/ reception is at 2:00 p.m. Call 662/453.5995 or visit www.turnrowbooks.com. JULY 20-27 Philadelphia Neshoba County Fair Founded in 1889 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places This article is about the U.S. Register. For the National Register of Historic Places in Canada see Canadian Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places , this fairground is home to an event known as "Mississippi's Giant Houseparty." One of the last remaining fairs of its kind, the event features live entertainment, dancing, folk singing, harness racing harness racing: see horse racing. harness racing Horse-racing sport. In harness racing, Standardbred horses are harnessed to lightweight, two-wheeled, bodiless (seat-only) vehicles known as sulkies. The sport's origins date to ancient chariot races. , and political speakers. Call 601/656-8480 or see www.neshobacountyfair.org. JULY 20-21 Mize Mize Watermelon watermelon, plant (Citrullus vulgaris) of the family Curcurbitaceae (gourd family) native to Africa and introduced to America by Africans transported as slaves. Watermelons are now extensively cultivated in the United States and are popular also in S Russia. Festival This annual event is watermelon at its best with watermelon seed-spitting contest, greased watermelon race, and a watermelon-eating contest. The festival in downtown Mize will offer live entertainment, music, crafts, and family fun. Call 601/733-2775. JULY 22 Greenville WWISCAA International Food Festival 2007 This annual event, taking place at the Washington County Convention Center Washington County Convention Center is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Greenville, Mississippi. It is home to the Mississippi Miracles of the American Basketball Association. in Greenville, consists of delicious Southern cuisine, ethnic dishes, a hot tamale Tamale (təmä`lē), town (1984 pop. 136,828), capital of the Northern Region, N Ghana. It is a road junction and agricultural trade and education center. contest and unique costumes. Call 662/378-8663 or see www.visitgreenville.org. JULY 21-25 Oxford Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference A popular literary event on the University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a public, coeducational research university located in Oxford, Mississippi. Founded in 1848, the school is composed of the main campus in Oxford and three branch campuses located in Booneville, Tupelo, and Southaven. campus will include six days of lectures and discussions by scholars and dramatic readings from the works of William Faulkner. The event also includes a celebration at the famous author's home Rowan Oak. Call 662/915-5993 or see www.olemiss.edu/ depts/south. JULY 26-28 Natchez Scrap N on the River 2007 This event at the Natchez Convention Center, 211 Main St., includes days of scrapbooking, shopping for scrapbook A Macintosh disk file that holds frequently used text and graphics objects, such as a company letterhead. Contrast with "clipboard," which is reserved memory that holds data only for the current session. supplies, door prizes, and goodie good·ie n. Variant of goody1. bags. Call 601/445-9003. JULY 26-AUGUST 2 Southaven Dizzy Dean World Series This prestigious Little League World Series tournament at Snowden Grove Park features participant teams in age categories ranging from 8-13 plus junior and senior divisions. The girls' tournament runs July 26-31, and the boys' tournament runs July 27-August 2. Teams come from 15 states and 200+ teams compete. Call 662/890-7275 or see www. southaven.org. JULY 27-JULY 28 Purvis Lamar County Bluegrass bluegrass, any species of the large and widely distributed genus Poa, chiefly range and pasture grasses of economic importance in temperate and cool regions. In general, bluegrasses are perennial with fine-leaved foliage that is bluish green in some species. Festival This wholesome family-friendly event includes five top bluegrass regional bands that will perform in the Lamar County Multi-purpose Center, rain or shine. Call 601/543-9590 or see www.lamarcounty.com. JULY 27-JULY 28 Hattiesburg Mississippi Miss Hospitality Pageant Come see 40 beautiful and talented ladies from across the state contend for the title of Mississippi's Miss Hospitality 2007. Call 601/584-8888 or see www.misshospitality.com. JULY 28-AUGUST 4 Brookhaven Exchange Club Fair Reminiscent of an old-time country fair, Exchange Club members make by hand and operate all fair rides, which visitors can enjoy. The fair takes place at the Exchange Club Fair Park in Brookhaven. Call 800/613-4667. AUGUST 1-4 Kosciusko Central Mississippi Fair This annual event of family fun takes place at the Kosciusko Fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. , Highway 12 East. The fair will include games, rides, exhibits, and live entertainment for all ages. Call 662/289-2981 or see www.centralmsfair.com. AUGUST 3-4 Water Valley Watermelon Carnival This is a carnival of fun and entertainment in City Park that celebrates the delectable watermelon. The event includes arts and crafts, concessions, live entertainment, which is offered along with a music fest, a 3 mile run/ walk, lawnmower race, antique car show, and square dancing. Call 662/473-1122. AUGUST 3-5 Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza Jackson This annual event is to take place at the Mississippi Trade Mart. Call 601/206-5705 or see www.mswildlife.org. AUGUST 10-11 Lauderdale Harper and Morgan Professional Rodeo This semiannual event features the best in professional rodeo performances. Call 601/679-8861. AUGUST 10 Laurel Lauren Rogers Museum of Art Blues Bash Enjoy live blues entertainment and barbecue on the lawn of the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, one of Mississippi's most prestigious art museums. Call 601/649-6374 or see www. lrma.org. AUGUST 10-12 Clarksdale Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival This festival, celebrated for its authenticity and focus on Mississippi's musical heritage, features entertainment by local and nationally-known blues and gospel artists. The event also offers lectures and seminars about the music and its roots. Call 662/627-5301 or see www.sunflowerfest.org. AUGUST 11 Vicksburg 3rd Annual Guns of Vicksburg Sporting Clay Shoot visit the Loosa Yokena Plantation on Highway 615 for this day of clay shooting that benefits the Old Court House Museum. Call 601/636-0741 or see www.oldcourthouse.org. AUGUST 17 Sturgis Sturgis South All-Bike Motorcycle Rally Come enjoy a weekend packed with events, including a bike show, games, area rides/tours, and live music at the Diane Jackson Memorial Park and in Downtown Sturgis. Camping is available. Call 662/465-7970 or see www. sturgismsrally.com. AUGUST 18 Columbus Duathalon This 14th annual event of individual and team competition takes place in Lake Lowndes State Park Lake Lowndes State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is located off Mississippi Highway 69 southeast of Columbus, Mississippi. The park is located at . . Come enjoy this day of fun surrounded by the natural beauty of the outdoors. Call 662/328-2110 or see www. columbus-ms.org. AUGUST 31 West Point Howlin' Wolf Memorial Blues Festival This annual blues festival in honor of Mississippi blues legend Howlin' Wolf is to take place indoors at the West Point Civic Center. Call 662/605-0770 or see www.wpnet.org. |
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