Events

Over 400 outstanding events occur throughout Mississippi each year, and are just waiting to turn your visit into a fun-filled vacation extravaganza. Arts and crafts festivals, music festivals, and Civil War reenactments are just the beginning. Go to our events search for exact dates and other information.

These are some of the great events held in the Capital/River Region:

1. Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo - Jackson
The second largest PRCA rodeo east of the Mississippi River offers ten performances. Livestock show includes horse shows, junior livestock show. At the Western Festival enjoy a trade show and dance. Parade kicks off the event.

2. Natchez Spring Pilgrimage - Natchez
Lovers of history and the traditions of the Old South step into the past for an enchanted visit to Natchez, the oldest permanent settlement on the Mississippi River. Hoop-skirted guides welcome visitors to 32 beautiful antebellum houses.

3. Canton Flea Market - Canton
The large bi-annual arts and crafts show features over 1,100 booths on the grounds of historic Madison County Courthouse and throughout the downtown area. Voted one of the top 100 events by the American Bus Association. May & October

4. Jubilee!JAM - Jackson
As the city's largest outdoor music and arts festival, Jubilee!JAM features performances by great local, regional and national artists. Family and children's activities are planned. Held in the streets of downtown Jackson.

5. Mississippi State Fair - Jackson
This is one of the South's largest fairs, featuring amusement rides, concessions, musical entertainment and a variety of competitions and educational demonstrations. A state tradition since 1860.