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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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Jun 27, 2013 
Between Keesler & Veteran Bridges - Greenwood
Between the Keesler & Veteran Bridges. Come and enjoy a boat parade, ice cream contest, yard games, & a Veteran Program. Huge Fireworks Show!!! We look forward to seeing everyone between the bridges!!
Jun 29, 2013 
Latimer Lakes Park - Horn Lake
1st Annual "Juneteenth Family Fun Festival Jun 29, 2013 10:00am - 8:00pm Latimer Lakes Park, 5633 Tulane Rd, Horn Lake DeSoto County African American History Symposium will have their 1st Annual "Juneteenth Family Fun Festival." There will be games, balloon bounce for the kids, face painting, food vendors, live blues and gospel music, dance t...
Jul 3, 2013 
B.B. King Musuem - Indianola
The 33rd annual B.B. King Homecoming Festival is scheduled for Wednesday, July 3 on the grounds of the B.B. King Museum. The gates open at 12:00 noon and the performances begin at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, and they are available through the B.B. King Museum and select Planters Bank locations. You can order the tickets over the phone by ...
Jul 4, 2013 
Olive Branch City Park - Olive Branch
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for this free event. Enjoy food, games and musical entertainment. Fireworks begin at 9:15pm. Call for more information. Visit www.sodesoto.com for more attractions and events.
Jul 24, 2013 
Downtown Vicksburg
The 2013 Vicksburg Farmer's Market brings the taste of spring home with early season vegetables, baked goods and handmade craft items. There is something for everyone at the Vicksburg Farmers Market located on the corner of Jackson and Washington streets. The farmers market is held Wednesday afternoons from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Saturday mornings f...
Aug 3, 2013 
Begin Downtown Greenwood - Greenwood
Mississippi's largest ride! The Money Road Cycling Club, in conjunction with Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce, presents the 6th annual Bikes, Blues & Bayous bike tour. 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 4, 2013 
Vicksburg City Auditorium
The annual Hank Jones Memorial Concert and Festival will be from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Vicksburg City Auditorium. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information visit www.vicksburgheritage.com or email shirleywaring@vicksburgheritage.com.
Aug 11, 2013 
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 9, 2013 - Aug 11, 2013 
Tunica Resorts, MS
The air’s going to be hot in Tunica this August! Come see the 2nd Annual Tunica Balloon Bash. Hot air balloonists from across the country will come together to compete in early morning races to win cash and prizes. There will also be balloon glows each night at various casino properties. Follow Tunica on Twitter or Facebook for more updates.
Aug 9, 2013 - Aug 11, 2013 
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
Aug 30, 2013 - Sep 1, 2013 
Ella Darling Elementary School - Greenville
Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival featuring the work of Mr. Lee Washington's "Cotton Picker" art. For a complete description, schedule, and to download registration forms, go to their website. This event will be held at Ella Darling Elementary School, 242 South Broadway, Greenville, MS 38701. Contact Earnestine or you may also also contact Angela at...
Sep 6, 2013 - Sep 7, 2013 
Yazoo County Fairgrounds - Yazoo City
September 6 & 7 2013 in Yazoo City, Mississippi! Proceeds to benefit the Gateway MAP Coalition and the LIFESAVERS Program Food, Arts & Crafts, Music, and MORE! Don't miss the THIRD ANNUAL Fire & Feast BBQ Competition & Festival in Yazoo City - including THREE BBQ competitions and cash prizes totaling $20,000.00!! THREE Barbecue Competiti...
Sep 21, 2013 
Washington County Convention Center - Greenville
The Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival began in 1977, and is now the largest blues festival in the Delta and the oldest in the United States. Always held on the 3rd Saturday in September, the Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival features blues artists from near and far. Visit the website for the most current information and sche...
Sep 20, 2013 - Sep 22, 2013 
Harrah's Casino Tunica - Tunica Resorts
We've got something for EVERYONE and Admission to the Park is free! Smokin' Aces Festival & BBQ Championship, September 20 - 22, 2013! at Harrah's Tunica. Visit www.smokinacesfestival.com for more information.
Sep 28, 2013 
Downtown Hollandale - Hollandale
Downtown Hollandale. Bikes, barbecue, and the blues. Live performances. Come and visit Hollandale, MS... home of Sam Chatmon. Like them on their facebook page for the most current updates.
Sep 27, 2013 - Sep 29, 2013 
Downtown Clarksdale
New Blues & Roots music festival near the Rock & Blues Museum and Cat Head. Part of the Bridging the Blues Schedule.
Oct 5, 2013 
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 5, 2013 
Old Court House Museum
The 31st Annual Old Court House Flea Market featuring over 200 arts/crafts and food booths will be around the Old Court House Museum, 1008 Cherry Street from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm rain or shine. Last year's attendance was over 3,000. Contact George "Bubba" Bolm at (601) 636-0741 or societyhistorica@bellsouth.net.
Oct 5, 2013 
Olive Branch City Park - Olive Branch
Sponsored by the Olive Branch Beautification Commission, this festival offers residents and visitors alike a plethora of crafts, games, food, and more. Also, winning photographs from the Olive Branch Arts Council Annual Photography Contest will be on display. Free to attend for public; small fee for vendors. Visit www.sodesoto.com for more attracti...
Oct 4, 2013 - Oct 5, 2013 
Abbay & Leatherman Plantation - Tunica Resorts
Country music is coming to the Mississippi Delta, October 4-5, 2013 for one of the largest and most anticipated country music festivals of the year, Delta Country Jam Music Festival. Headliner for the 2-day festival is country superstar Tim McGraw. The festival will also feature music from Thompson Square, Jerrod Neiman, Brantley Gilbert and Jo...
Oct 4, 2013 - Oct 5, 2013 
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 4, 2013 - Oct 5, 2013 
Hernando Courthouse Square - Hernando
A favorite among the locals, come and enjoy national recording artists, arts, crafts, children’s activities, food and a barbeque contest, in addition to a 10K run and car show. For more information, call 662-429-9055 or visit www.hernandoms.org.
Oct 4, 2013 - Oct 6, 2013 
Warfield Point Park - Greenville
Join us for all the excitement and entertainment surrounding this blues festival which will now be held in Greenville, MS on the banks of the Mississippi River in Warfield Point Park. Go to their website for the most current updates . The Highway 61 Blues Festival is also now becoming part of the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival as part of Br...
Oct 4, 2013 - Oct 6, 2013 
Warfield Point Park - Greenville
Join us for all the excitement and entertainment surrounding this blues festival which will now be held in Greenville, MS on the banks of the Mississippi River in Warfield Point Park. Go to their website for the most current updates . The Highway 61 Blues Festival is also now becoming part of the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival as part of Brid...
Oct 11, 2013 - Oct 12, 2013 
Various venues in Clarksdale - Clarksdale
Festival held to celebrate the works of Tenneessee Williams/porch plays, student competition, workshops
Oct 11, 2013 - Oct 12, 2013 
Historic Downtown Cleveland - Cleveland
Memphis BBQ Network contest Kids BBQ contest Hundreds of arts and craft vendors to shop from Numerous food vendors to choose from Children's area - Family Fun
Oct 12, 2013 - Oct 13, 2013 
Downtown/Second St. - Clarksdale
Blues party on Second Street sponsored by the Rock & Blues Museum/street blocked off with the best of the blues music
Oct 19, 2013 
Rivergate Park - Tunica
The Delta Day Festival is held in Rivergate Park, Downtown Tunica. Entertainment, Car Show, Antique Tractor Race, Children's Activities, Arts & Crafts, Petting Zoo, Food For more information call 622-363-6611 or visit www.tunicamainstreet.com.
Oct 24, 2013 - Oct 27, 2013 
Downtown Clarksdale - Clarksdale
Festival held every year in conjunction with birthday of musician and artist Stan Street. Lots of live music, great fellowship, fun for all
Dec 6, 2013 
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!
Apr 19, 2014 
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.
Sep 20, 2014 
Delta State University Collisium
This event is supported by the wives of Bolivar County rice farmers. over 300 different rice dishes are offered for lunch, highlighting the many different opportunites to enjoy rice.