MISSISSIPPI HAPPENINGS THIS SUMMER© Dorothy Hill
May 18, 2001
Want something to do and don't know what's available? Here is a list of a few fairs, festivals, and events going on this summer in Mississippi.
EVENTS:
THE MAJESTY OF SPAIN (March 1-September 3, 2001, at Jackson in the Mississippi Arts Pavilion; admission) Exhibition of priceless treasures spanning the reigns of Fernando VI, Carlos III, Carlos IV, and Fernando VII, 1746-1833. For information, contact Mississippi Commission for International Cultural Exchange, Inc.; P. O. Box 2447; Jackson, MS 39202; 601-960-9900.
MISSISSIPPI: OUTPOST OF MAJESTIC SPAIN (April 1-September 2, 2001 at Jackson in the Old Capitol Museum; free) Exhibition traces Spanish influence on the Mississippi River Valley Region
GOLD IN THE HILLS (July 6-28, at Vicksburg in the Parkside Playhouse; admission) World's longest running melodrama;64 years. For more information, contact the Vicksburg Theatre Guild; P. O. Box 821472; Vicksburg, MS 39182; 601-636-0471; http://gold@vicksburg.com/.
WINGS OVER COLUMBUS (July 14 at Columbus Air Force Base; free) 60th Anniversary of the military base; live bands; children's activities; concession stands; fireworks display.
FESTIVALS:
OLD TYME FESTIVAL (June 1-2 at Olive Branch at the City Park; free) Children's games, pony rides, petting zoo, Civil War re-enactment, entertainment, arts and crafts
MISSISSIPPI BROILER FESTIVAL (June 2 at Forest in Gaddis Park; free) Arts and crafts; antique car show; children's events; 5-K run/walk; http://www.forest-ms.com/.
SLUGBURGER FESTIVAL (July 5-7 at Corinth; admission) Arts & crafts, live entertainment, amusement rides; http://www.slugburger.com/
KUDZU FESTIVAL (July 26-26 at Holly Springs at the Thomas Arena; admission) Barbecue-cooking contest; carnival, music talent show, arts & crafts, 5-K run
WATER VALLEY WATERMELON CARNIVAL (August 3-4 at Water Valley in the City Park, Railroad Park and Suffield's Park; free) Arts & crafts, 5-K run, 2-mile walk, antique car display, volleyball tournament, Goldwing Road Rider's motorcycle parade, carnival, street dance, and live entertainment
FAIRS:
CHOCTAW INDIAN FAIR (July 11-14 at the Pearl River Community, Choctaw Reservation near Philadelphia; admission) Celebrity entertainers; traditional Indian dancing; World Series stickball; blowgun, bow and arrow, and drum-beating contests
GREAT SOUTH SUMMER FAIR (July 17-22 at Petal; admission) Amusement rides, games, arts & crafts, live entertainment
NESHOBA COUNTY FAIR (July 20-27 at the Neshoba County Fairground near Philadelphia; admission) Mississippi's Giant Houseparty; founded in 1889; one of the last fairs of its kind; live entertainment, dancing, folk singing, harness racing, and political speakers; http://www.neshobacountyfair.org/.
MUSIC:
B. B. KING HOMETOWN HOMECOMING (June 1 at Fletcher Park in Indianola; admission) Annual return of Blues legend B. B. King to his hometown to entertain; http://www.indianola.ms.us/
MAIN STREET SALUTES THE BLUES FESTIVAL (July 20 at downtown Meridian; admission) Annual blues event featuring top artists; http://www.meridianms.org/.
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