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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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Your search for Events between 7/20/2008 and 7/26/2008 returned 21 items.

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
LocationCourthouse Square Waldron Street
Corinth, MS
Alcorn County
Driving Directions

Mailing215 North Fillmore Street
Corinth, MS 38834
Phone662.287.8300
Fax
Toll-Free1.800.748.9048
Website
Emailmailto:tourism@corinth.net
DetailsAnnual Event: Yes
AdmissionFree

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
Location323 South Main Street
Greenville, MS
Washington County
Driving Directions

Mailing323 South Main Street
Glen allen, MS 38701
Phone662.332.2246
Fax
Toll-Free
Website
Emailmailto:execadmin@greenville-arts-council.com
ContactGreenville Arts Council
DetailsAnnual Event: Yes
AdmissionFree

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
LocationParkside Playhouse, 1001 Iowa Ave.
Vicksburg, MS
Warren County
Driving Directions

MailingP.O. Box 821472
Vicksburg, MS 39182
Phone601.636.0471
Fax
Toll-Free
Websitehttp://www.vicksburg.com/~gold
Email
ContactVicksburg Theatre Guild
DetailsAnnual Event: Yes
Annual Attendance: 2000
Number Years: 72
AdmissionYes

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
LocationTupelo Furniture Market
Tupelo, MS
Lee County
Driving Directions

Mailing1879 N. Coley Rd.
Tupelo, MS 38801
Phone662.842.4442
Fax
Toll-Free
Websitehttp://www.tupelo.net
Email
ContactJanice Coleman
DetailsAnnual Event: Yes
Annual Attendance: 30000
Number Years: 13
Admission$1

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
Location1206 South Raceway Road
Greenville, MS
Washington County
Driving Directions

Mailing699 Broadway Extended North
Greenville, MS 38701
Phone662.822.7071
Fax
Toll-Free
Websitehttp://www.greenvillespeedway.net
Email
ContactWesley Washington
DetailsAnnual Event: Yes
AdmissionFree

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
Location501 Speed Street
Vicksburg, MS
Warren County
Driving Directions

Mailing501 Speed Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Phone601.638.2000
Fax
Toll-Free800.791.2000
Websitehttp://www.annabellebnb.com
Emailmailto:annabelle@vicksburg.com
ContactCarolyn Stevenson
DetailsAnnual Event: Yes
AdmissionTwo from only $349.

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
Location1206 South Raceway Road
Greenville, MS
Washington County
Driving Directions

Mailing699 Broadway Extended North
Greenville, MS 38701
Phone662.822.7071
Fax
Toll-Free
Websitehttp://www.greenvillespeedway.net
Email
ContactWesley Washington
DetailsAnnual Event: No
AdmissionYes

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
LocationCorner of Shiloh Road & Madison Street
Corinth, MS
Alcorn County
Driving Directions

Mailing
Phone662.286.7755
Fax
Toll-Free
Website
Email
ContactMr. Patrick Poindexter
DetailsAnnual Event: Yes
Number Years: 21
AdmissionFree

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
Location1445 Harrison St.
Vicksburg, MS
Warren County
Driving Directions

Mailing1445 Harrison St.
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Phone601.636.1663
Fax
Toll-Free
Websitehttp://www.mcraventourhome.com
Emailmailto:mcraven@vicksburg.com
ContactMr. Leyland French
DetailsAnnual Event: Yes
Annual Attendance: 1400
Number Years: 21
AdmissionFree

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.
June 11, 2008 - May 22, 2009
Location2200 5th St.
Meridian, MS
Lauderdale County
Driving Directions

Mailing2200 5th St.
Meridian, MS 39307
Phone601.696.2200
Fax
Toll-Free
Websitehttp://www.msurileycenter.com
Email
ContactThe Riley Center Box Office
DetailsAnnual Event: Yes
Number Years: 3
AdmissionYes

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
LocationBankston Rd.
Nesbit, MS
Desoto County
Driving Directions

Mailing123 Malone Rd.
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone662.429.3778
Fax
Toll-Free
Website
Emailmailto:george@nesbitblueberry.com
DetailsAnnual Event: Yes
AdmissionYes

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.
June 28, 2008 - December 13, 2008
Location401B W Calhoun St.
Bruce, MS
Calhoun County
Driving Directions

MailingP.O. Box 635
Bruce, MS 38915
Phone662.983.4888
Fax662.983.4812
Toll-Free1.800.530.7047
Website
Email
ContactKaren Bollinger
DetailsAnnual Event: Yes
AdmissionYes

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
LocationThe University of Mississippi campus
Oxford, MS
Lafayette County
Driving Directions

MailingCenter for the Study of Southern Culture
University, MS 38677
Phone662.915.5993
Fax662.915.5814
Toll-Free
Websitehttp://www.olemiss.edu/depts/south
Emailmailto:cssc@olemiss.edu
ContactAnn Abadie
DetailsAnnual Event: Yes
Annual Attendance: 300
Number Years: 33
AdmissionYes

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
LocationSnowden Grove Park
Southaven, MS
Desoto County
Driving Directions

MailingP. O. Box 428
Southaven, MS 38671
Phone662.890.3371
Fax662.890.6725
Toll-Free
Websitehttp://www.jbjsports.com
Emailmailto:info@jbjsports.com
ContactScotty Baker
DetailsAnnual Event: Yes
Admissionyes

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
LocationSnowden Grove Park Getwell Road
Southaven, MS
Desoto County
Driving Directions

Mailing3335 Pine Tar Alley
Southaven, MS 38672
Phone662.890.7275
Fax662.890.6725
Toll-Free
Websitehttp://www.jbjsports.com
Emailmailto:pclifton@southaven.org
DetailsAnnual Event: Yes
AdmissionYes

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
Location303 Fulton Drive
Corinth, MS
Alcorn County
Driving Directions

MailingP.O. Box 127
Corinth, MS 38835-0127
Phone662.287.2995
Fax
Toll-Free
Websitehttp://www.corinththeatrearts.com
Emailmailto:corinth.theatre.arts@gmail.com
ContactCorinth Theatre Arts
DetailsAnnual Event: Yes
AdmissionYes

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
Location16800 Hwy 21 South
Philadelphia, MS
Neshoba County
Driving Directions

Mailing16800 Hwy 21 South
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Phone601.656.8480
Fax
Toll-Free1.877.752.2643
Websitehttp://www.neshobacountyfair.org
Emailmailto:ncfa@bellsouth.net
ContactDoug Johnson
DetailsAnnual Event: Yes
Annual Attendance: 160000
Number Years: 117
AdmissionYes

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
LocationHwy 21
Philadelphia, MS
Neshoba County
Driving Directions

MailingP.O. Box 735
Philiadelphia, MS 39350
Phone601.656.2266
Fax
Toll-Free
Websitehttp://www.heartodixietri.com
Emailmailto:john.williams2@att.com
ContactDoug Daly / Scott Hines
DetailsAnnual Event: Yes
Annual Participation: 300
Number Years: 28
AdmissionFree

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
Location1206 South Raceway Road
Greenville, MS
Washington County
Driving Directions

Mailing699 Broadway Extended North
Greenville, MS 38701
Phone662.822.7071
Fax
Toll-Free
Websitehttp://www.greenvillespeedway.net
Email
DetailsAnnual Event: No
AdmissionFree

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