Up, up and away 🎈🎈🎈

From the bluffs of Natchez, the 41st annual Natchez Balloon Festival takes flight October 16-17. This beloved fall festival decorates the skies with colorful balloons and entertains festival attendees with live music, carnival activities, and a crafts market.

Experience one of Mississippi`s most iconic fall festivals and plan your trip to Natchez

It`s Oktoberfest season! Grab your stein and enjoy some of Mississippi`s best local brews 🍻🥨

Need some recommendations? Check out our website to find your next favorite sip

The Mississippi State Fair opens its grounds on October 8th for another season of carnival festivities and celebration in Jackson🎠

Enjoy carnival rides, delicious food, livestock competition, and the headlining concert by Flo Rida on October 15th in the Mississippi Coliseum.

We can`t wait for this year`s fair! Get your tickets today and plan your trip to Jackson!

From fighting okra to award winning pizza, Cleveland brings the flavor, music, and adventure to any trip.🎸💚

Wander its historic downtown, discover the stories behind the blues` greatest legends, and start planning your visit to Cleveland!

The leaves are changing, the air is getting cooler, and the ‘ber months are officially here. 🍂

It’s the perfect time for a cozy Mississippi escape with warm lattes, charming small towns, scenic drives, and slow mornings at a bed & breakfast. Start planning your fall getaway on our website

From dove fields and deer season to casting a line on a beautiful fall day, it`s always easy to celebrate #nationalhuntingandfishingday in Mississippi.

These outdoor traditions are more than just recreation—they play an important role in supporting wildlife management, habitat protection and outdoor recreation across the state.

Celebrate accordingly, and enjoy Mississippi`s outdoors 🌾🦌

45.5M visitors. $12.4B in spending. $18.9B in economic impact. One year of exceptional economic impact for Mississippi.

From our music and cultural heritage to outdoor adventures, festivals, culinary experiences and more, Mississippi’s unique experiences are drawing visitors from around the world and supporting over 137,000 jobs statewide.

These numbers show how every visit supports local businesses and communities while also preserving the traditions and stories that make our state unlike anywhere else.

Read the full press release and report on our website