The South is famous for its celebrations, and in the Mississippi Hills we celebrate everything from our famous native sons and daughters to our architecture and home cookin’. Sort the listings below by city and/or category to hone in on your interests and make sure to drop in on one of our many celebrations of the region’s rich heritage.
 Watch for Top Heritage Events in the Mississippi Hills throughout the year, such as the Tupelo Elvis Presley Festival ... Tennessee Williams Tribute Weekend in Columbus ... Howlin’ Wolf Memorial Blues Festival in West Point ... Aberdeen, Holly Springs, and Columbus Spring Pilgrimages ... “Welty Weekend at The W” at the Mississippi University for Women in Columbus ... French Camp Pioneer Day ... Annual Hummingbird Migration Celebration at Strawberry Plains Audubon Center in Holly Springs ... “Down from the Hills Heritage Music and Folk Life Festival” in New Albany ... Columbus Antique Show and Decorative Arts Forum ... Ida B. Wells-Barnett Birthday Celebration in Holly Springs ... and the Holiday Homes Tours in Holly Springs and Columbus each Christmas.
There are More Great Festivals, too, like the Oxford Double Decker Arts Festival ... Cotton District Arts Festival and Taste of Starkville ... Prairie Arts Festival in West Point ... Gum Tree Festival in Tupelo ... and the Tallahatchie Riverfest in New Albany.
So no matter your age, tastes or interests, you're certain to find something to celebrate in the Mississippi Hills.
Thursday nights are Bluegrass nights in Corinth. During warm months, bring your lawnchair and enjoy the fun. In the winter the event is held in the Coliseum. Seasonal Alcorn County Court House Waldron St. Corinth, MS 38834 Phone: 662.287.1388 Hours: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Admission : Free
Square dance every Monday night. Open to all. Also round dancing and country/western line dancing. Every Monday night April 5-26, May 3-31, June 7-28, July 5-26, August 2-30, September 6-27, October 4-25, November 1-29 and December 6-27, 2010 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Graceland Christian Church 2126 East Stateline Rd. Southaven, MS Phone: 662-781-9051 or 662-342-2714 Admission: $3.00 to participate; free to watch.
American muscle cars cruise through Olive Branch Old Towne and Olive Branch City Hall. Come and celebrate some of the greatest cars in history with others who share this common interest. 1st Saturday of each month, July — October, 6:30 pm Olive Branch Old Towne Old Pigeon Roost Road and Goodman Road Olive Branch, MS 38654 901-517-2396 www.olivebrancholdtowne.comAdmission: Free
Brussel’s Bonsai hosts its annual Open House the last Saturday in September With over 100,000 sq. ft. of greenhouse space, Brussel's Bonsai is the largest importer and grower of fine bonsai in the United States. This year’s Open House, features merchandise marked down 20% and pizza and softdrinks to all attendees. For serious bonsai hobbyists there is a judged bonsai exhibit with large nursery credit prizes for 1st, 2nd and3rd place. Please join us for this fun, fall event. September 25, 2010, 8:30 am-4:30 pm Brussel's Bonsai Nursery 8125 Center Hill Rd. Olive Branch, MS 800-582-2593
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www.brusselsbonsai.comAdmission: Free
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. October 2, 2010 Olive Branch City Park 305 College Street Olive Branch, MS 38654 662-895-5448 www.obms.usAdmission: Free
This event will feature a carnival with 16 rides, petting zoo and live bands on Friday and Saturday night. A J Bar B Rodeo will be held at 7pm each night. There will be lots of entertainment throughout the day on Saturday. Thursday night is family night; buy a wristband for $15 for unlimited carnival rides. October 14-17 4 p.m. Thurs — Fri. 10 a.m. Sat. Horn Lake Park and Recreation Latimer Lakes Park Horn Lake, MS Phone: 662-781-4529 or 662-404-4980 www.hornlakeparks.com
Believed to have been built in 1875, Wesson House is a Dedicated Mississippi Landmark. Tree lighting will be across the street at the Courthouse at 7pm. December 2, 2010 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. 9133 Goodman Rd, Olive Branch, MS Phone: 662-893- 5219 Admission: Free
For the third year in a row the City of Hernando, MS will host the Hernando Farmers Market each Saturday from 8am to 1pm, May 1 through October 30. The outdoor market, certified by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce and located downtown on the Historic Hernando Court House Square, has unique offerings like Brown’s Dairy milk, cheese and butter from grass-fed cows, goat milk soap and lotions, landscape plants, cut flowers, home-made canned and baked goods, award-winning woven baskets, cut flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables and farm-fresh eggs. The market also features an experienced knife sharpener and on occasion a shrimp vendor. Stan Holcombe of Holcombe Farms, a long-time local producer and grower, will once again bring his famous pork sausage to the market along with vegetables fresh from his farm. Don’t miss the opportunity to browse with neighbors and friends while enjoying this open air market nestled under the tall oak trees surrounding the historic courthouse. Each Sat. May 1-Oct. 30 8am-1pm Hernando Courthouse Square 475 West Commerce Street Hernando, MS 38632 Phone: 901-340-7281
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Admission: Free
A festival suited for the entire family that consists of games, arts & crafts, entertainment, car show, etc. September 25, 2010 P.O. Box 308 Burnsville, MS 38833 Phone: 662.427.9526 www.burnsvillems.comAdmission: Free
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