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This Week In Mississippi
Many exciting events occur throughout the
week, in Mississippi. With our mild climate, outdoor festivals happen
year-round. Take your time and browse through our search to find
the events that interest you. Civil War re-enactments, music festivals,
hot air balloon races, historic home tours… you name it, and
we've got it!
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Pickin' On Courthouse Square
|  | | Bring your lawnchairs and enjoy an evening of country and bluegrass music. During winter months, Pickin' is held every Thursday in the Coliseum Civic Center, 404-408 Taylor Street. |
| October 1, 2007 - September 30, 2008 |
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| Location | Courthouse Square
Waldron Street
Corinth, MS
Alcorn County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | 215 North Fillmore Street
Corinth, MS 38834
| | Phone | 662.287.8300 | | Fax | | | Toll-Free | 1.800.748.9048 | | Website | | | Email | mailto:tourism@corinth.net | | Details | Annual Event: Yes
| | Admission | Free |
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E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center
| | | Art Gallery and displays from various artist in the Delta and other locations.
2008 SCHEDULE
April 25, 2008--June 6, 2008 (Photography Retrospective: The Delta Democrat Times)
June 13,2008--July 25, 2008 (Delta Collects: Portraits)
August 1 ,2008--September 12, 2008 (William Andrews: The Everything Situation)
September 19, 2008--October 31, 2008 (Delta
Artist Association's Seventh Annual Membership Exhibit)
November 7, 2008---December 19, 2008 (American
Masters of the Gulf Coast: Walter Anderson, George Ohr, Dusti Bonge, and Richmond Barthes) |
| January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008 |
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| Location | 323 South Main Street
Greenville, MS
Washington County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | 323 South Main Street
Glen allen, MS 38701
| | Phone | 662.332.2246 | | Fax | | | Toll-Free | | | Website | | | Email | mailto:execadmin@greenville-arts-council.com | | Contact | Greenville Arts Council
| | Details | Annual Event: Yes
| | Admission | Free |
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Vicksburg Theatre Guild Productions
| | | "God's Favorite" January 25-27, 2008
"God's Favorite" February 1-3, 2008
"Southern Discomfort" March 7-9, 14-16, 2008
"Gold in the Hills" March 28, 29, Apr. 4, 5, 11 & 12
"The Importance of Being Earnest" May 9-11, 16-18, 2008
"Fairy Tale Theatre" June 26-29, 2008
"Gold in the Hills" July 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2008. |
| January 25, 2008 - July 26, 2008 |
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| Location | Parkside Playhouse, 1001 Iowa Ave.
Vicksburg, MS
Warren County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | P.O. Box 821472
Vicksburg, MS 39182
| | Phone | 601.636.0471 | | Fax | | | Toll-Free | | | Website | http://www.vicksburg.com/~gold | | Email | | | Contact | Vicksburg Theatre Guild
| | Details | Annual Event: Yes
Annual Attendance: 2000
Number Years: 72
| | Admission | Yes |
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Tupelo Gigantic Flea Market and Crafts Show
| | | South's largest indoor flea market and craft show. The second full weekend each month except January and June. |
| February 8, 2008 - December 12, 2008 |
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| Location | Tupelo Furniture Market
Tupelo, MS
Lee County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | 1879 N. Coley Rd.
Tupelo, MS 38801
| | Phone | 662.842.4442 | | Fax | | | Toll-Free | | | Website | http://www.tupelo.net | | Email | | | Contact | Janice Coleman
| | Details | Annual Event: Yes
Annual Attendance: 30000
Number Years: 13
| | Admission | $1 |
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2008 Speedway Schedule
| | | Newly reworked Speedway with more banking from top to bottom, sure to provide some great three wide action. Go to www.greenvillespeedway.net for schedule updates.
RACING SCHEDULE:
March 21-21 - USCS Sprint Cars and modifies,
plus weekly racing
March 15 & 29 - weekly racing
April 5 - weekly racing
April 12 - SUPR super late models, weekly racing
April 19 - weekly racing
April 26 - weekly racing
May 3 - weekly racing
May 9 &10 - MSRA super late models, weekly racing
May 17 - weekly racing
May 25*******USCS speed week, plus weekly racing******
May 31-----------------------weekly racing
June 7-------------------------weekly racing
June 14 - MSCCS super late models, weekly racing
June 21 - weekly racing
June 28 - weekly racing
July 5 - weekly racing
July 12 - weekly racing
July 19 - SUPR and AMP super late models, plus-weekly racing
July 26 - weekly racing
August 30 - SUPR late models, plus weekly racing
September 6 - weekly racing
September 13 - weekly racing
September 20 - weekly racing
October 4 - AMP super late models, plus weekly racing
October 11 - weekly racing
October 18 - weekly racing
October 25 - weekly racing
October 31 - November 1 - 2nd Annual Gumbo
Nationals |
| March 1, 2008 - November 30, 2008 |
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| Location | 1206 South Raceway Road
Greenville, MS
Washington County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | 699 Broadway Extended North
Greenville, MS 38701
| | Phone | 662.822.7071 | | Fax | | | Toll-Free | | | Website | http://www.greenvillespeedway.net | | Email | | | Contact | Wesley Washington
| | Details | Annual Event: Yes
| | Admission | Free |
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A Murder In The Garden District
| | | 3rd Saturday of each month. Murder Mystery, where you meet your fellow mystery players and choose your part. |
| March 14, 2008 - December 31, 2008 |
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| Location | 501 Speed Street
Vicksburg, MS
Warren County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | 501 Speed Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
| | Phone | 601.638.2000 | | Fax | | | Toll-Free | 800.791.2000 | | Website | http://www.annabellebnb.com | | Email | mailto:annabelle@vicksburg.com | | Contact | Carolyn Stevenson
| | Details | Annual Event: Yes
| | Admission | Two from only $349. |
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Greenville Speedway - Weekly Racing
| | | Dirt Racing, cash prizes, USCS Sprint and MSRA super late models, Late Model Stock/Crate, Modified/IMCA, Hobby Stock, Pure Street, Mini Stock, Pure Mini. Check website for schedule. |
| March 15, 2008 - October 25, 2008 |
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| Location | 1206 South Raceway Road
Greenville, MS
Washington County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | 699 Broadway Extended North
Greenville, MS 38701
| | Phone | 662.822.7071 | | Fax | | | Toll-Free | | | Website | http://www.greenvillespeedway.net | | Email | | | Contact | Wesley Washington
| | Details | Annual Event: No
| | Admission | Yes |
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2008 Farmers' Market
| | | Come shop the market where farmers bring their locally grown, wholesome goodness fresh from the farm to sell to the public. Fruits, veggies, flowers, and home baked goodies abound! |
| May 15, 2008 - November 30, 2008 |
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| Location | Corner of Shiloh Road & Madison Street
Corinth, MS
Alcorn County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | | | Phone | 662.286.7755 | | Fax | | | Toll-Free | | | Website | | | Email | | | Contact | Mr. Patrick Poindexter
| | Details | Annual Event: Yes
Number Years: 21
| | Admission | Free |
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Civil War Living History
| | | Confederate and Union soldiers camp on the grounds of historic McRaven Tour Home. Events include period demonstrations in textiles, cooking, fashions, music and battle skirmishes. |
| May 30, 2008 - September 1, 2008 |
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| Location | 1445 Harrison St.
Vicksburg, MS
Warren County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | 1445 Harrison St.
Vicksburg, MS 39180
| | Phone | 601.636.1663 | | Fax | | | Toll-Free | | | Website | http://www.mcraventourhome.com | | Email | mailto:mcraven@vicksburg.com | | Contact | Mr. Leyland French
| | Details | Annual Event: Yes
Annual Attendance: 1400
Number Years: 21
| | Admission | Free |
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The MSU Riley Center - Main Stage Season
| | | Season begins September 16, 2009, 8PM with John Hiatt and Joan Osborne,
October 3 - WAR,
October 10 - All The Way From Magnolia Springs,
October 18 - Shawn Colvin,
October 23 - Robert Cray,
October 29 - Garrison Keillor,
November 6 - Boys II Men,
November 21 - The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, December 7 - Tillis Family Christmas,
January 20 - Pilobolus,
January 25 - Drumline Live,
February 6 - Punch Brothers with Chris Thile,
February 13 - The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe,
February 15 - Kathy Mattea and Marty Stuart,
February 19 - Dance Theatre of Harlem,
February 24 - Blue Note 70th Anniversary Tour,
March 6 - Glenn Miller Orchestra,
March 13 - Magic Tree House: The Musical,
March 28 - Greater Tuna,
April 3 - John Steptoe's Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters,
April 17 - An Irish Homecoming featuring Cherish the Ladies & Maura O'Connell,
April 25 - The 5 Browns,
April 26 - Mammoth Follies,
May 2 - Las Vegas Tribute to Motown,
May 21 - Chris Botti
For complete description of each show, showtimes, admission prices, etc., visit our website: www.msurileycenter.com or call us at 601-696-2200.
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| June 11, 2008 - May 22, 2009 |
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| Location | 2200 5th St.
Meridian, MS
Lauderdale County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | 2200 5th St.
Meridian, MS 39307
| | Phone | 601.696.2200 | | Fax | | | Toll-Free | | | Website | http://www.msurileycenter.com | | Email | | | Contact | The Riley Center Box Office
| | Details | Annual Event: Yes
Number Years: 3
| | Admission | Yes |
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Nesbit Blueberry Plantation
| | | Pick your own blueberries! Open approximately mid May through the end of June, depending on the weather and the crops. Please call to verify the best picking times. |
| June 14, 2008 - July 31, 2008 |
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| Location | Bankston Rd.
Nesbit, MS
Desoto County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | 123 Malone Rd.
Hernando, MS 38632
| | Phone | 662.429.3778 | | Fax | | | Toll-Free | | | Website | | | Email | mailto:george@nesbitblueberry.com | | Details | Annual Event: Yes
| | Admission | Yes |
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The Bollinger Family Theater
| | | First Saturday of Month: Matinee at 2:00
All other Saturdays: Night Show at 7:30
June 28-July 26---"Celebrate America": Songs that will Celebrate America and Her Freedom/ Special Honoring Past and Present Veterans of all Branches.
August 2-September 27---"50's/Oldies": The remembering of the great chartbuster sounds of the decade to remember --- The sounds of Righteous Brothers, Andrew Sisters and American Bandstand.
October 4 --- Anniversary Show --- and collection of 5 years of music sung on the BFT Stage.
November 1-December 13 --- "Christmas" The Sounds and lights of the season --- Honoring the Birthday of Christ. Matinee and Night Shows during the Christmas Season.
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| June 28, 2008 - December 13, 2008 |
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| Location | 401B W Calhoun St.
Bruce, MS
Calhoun County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | P.O. Box 635
Bruce, MS 38915
| | Phone | 662.983.4888 | | Fax | 662.983.4812 | | Toll-Free | 1.800.530.7047 | | Website | | | Email | | | Contact | Karen Bollinger
| | Details | Annual Event: Yes
| | Admission | Yes |
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Annual Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference
| | | A popular literary event that includes six days of lectures and discussions by scholars and dramatic readings from the works of William Faulkner. Celebrate at Rowan Oak, once the home of the famous writer. |
| July 20, 2008 - July 24, 2008 |
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| Location | The University of Mississippi campus
Oxford, MS
Lafayette County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | Center for the Study of Southern Culture
University, MS 38677
| | Phone | 662.915.5993 | | Fax | 662.915.5814 | | Toll-Free | | | Website | http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/south | | Email | mailto:cssc@olemiss.edu | | Contact | Ann Abadie
| | Details | Annual Event: Yes
Annual Attendance: 300
Number Years: 33
| | Admission | Yes |
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Dizzy Dean World Series
| | | Features participant teams from ages 8-13, plus Junior and Senior divisions, from as far away as 15 states. |
| July 24, 2008 - August 1, 2008 |
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| Location | Snowden Grove Park
Southaven, MS
Desoto County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | P. O. Box 428
Southaven, MS 38671
| | Phone | 662.890.3371 | | Fax | 662.890.6725 | | Toll-Free | | | Website | http://www.jbjsports.com | | Email | mailto:info@jbjsports.com | | Contact | Scotty Baker
| | Details | Annual Event: Yes
| | Admission | yes |
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USSSA 10 Year Old AAA World Series
| | | USSSA Sanctioned World Series. For more information visit our website or call 662-349-4362. |
| July 24, 2008 - August 1, 2008 |
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| Location | Snowden Grove Park
Getwell Road
Southaven, MS
Desoto County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | 3335 Pine Tar Alley
Southaven, MS 38672
| | Phone | 662.890.7275 | | Fax | 662.890.6725 | | Toll-Free | | | Website | http://www.jbjsports.com | | Email | mailto:pclifton@southaven.org | | Details | Annual Event: Yes
| | Admission | Yes |
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Corinth Theatre Arts
| | | Plan to attend the 2008-2009 productions of GODSPELL JR., SAND MOUNTAIN, WOMAN IN BLACK, CHRISTMAS CAROL, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, GLASS MENANGERIE, and CINDERELLA. |
| July 25, 2008 - May 7, 2009 |
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| Location | 303 Fulton Drive
Corinth, MS
Alcorn County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | P.O. Box 127
Corinth, MS 38835-0127
| | Phone | 662.287.2995 | | Fax | | | Toll-Free | | | Website | http://www.corinththeatrearts.com | | Email | mailto:corinth.theatre.arts@gmail.com | | Contact | Corinth Theatre Arts
| | Details | Annual Event: Yes
| | Admission | Yes |
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Neshoba County Fair
| | | Founded in 1889 and listed on 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 features live entertainment, dancing, folk singing, harness racing and political speakers. Named Top 20 Event for July for 2003 and 2004. |
| July 25, 2008 - August 1, 2008 |
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| Location | 16800 Hwy 21 South
Philadelphia, MS
Neshoba County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | 16800 Hwy 21 South
Philadelphia, MS 39350
| | Phone | 601.656.8480 | | Fax | | | Toll-Free | 1.877.752.2643 | | Website | http://www.neshobacountyfair.org | | Email | mailto:ncfa@bellsouth.net | | Contact | Doug Johnson
| | Details | Annual Event: Yes
Annual Attendance: 160000
Number Years: 117
| | Admission | Yes |
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Heart O'Dixie Triathlon
| | | Starts at Lake Tiak O'Khata and ends at the historic Neshoba County Fair, 35 miles of swimming, biking, and running. |
| July 26, 2008 - July 26, 2008 |
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| Location | Hwy 21
Philadelphia, MS
Neshoba County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | P.O. Box 735
Philiadelphia, MS 39350
| | Phone | 601.656.2266 | | Fax | | | Toll-Free | | | Website | http://www.heartodixietri.com | | Email | mailto:john.williams2@att.com | | Contact | Doug Daly / Scott Hines
| | Details | Annual Event: Yes
Annual Participation: 300
Number Years: 28
| | Admission | Free |
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Weekly Racing
| | | Dirt Racing, cash prizes, weekly racing, USCS, Sprint and MSRA super late models, Late Model Stock/Crate, Modified/IMCA, Hobby Stock, Pure Street, Mini Stock, Pure Mini--Newly reworked track!! |
| July 26, 2008 - July 26, 2008 |
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| Location | 1206 South Raceway Road
Greenville, MS
Washington County
Driving Directions
| | Mailing | 699 Broadway Extended North
Greenville, MS 38701
| | Phone | 662.822.7071 | | Fax | | | Toll-Free | | | Website | http://www.greenvillespeedway.net | | Email | | | Details | Annual Event: No
| | Admission | Free |
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