These 10 Fantastic Street Fairs Will Show You The Best Of Mississippi
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Daniella DiRienzo
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When the weather’s nice and you’re looking to have some outdoor fun, a street fair is a great choice. Luckily, towns all over the state put on these fun-filled festivals throughout the year. So, get your calendar out and read on to learn about 10 fantastic street fairs that’ll show you the best of Mississippi.
Each May, tens of thousands of people head to Columbus for this festival, which has been named one of the top events in the state by the Southeast Tourism Society. The two-day event features more than 200 arts, crafts, and food vendors in addition to musical entertainment and a variety of activities for the entire family.
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Named one of the "Top 20 Events in the Southeast," this small town festival is held twice a year, in April and November. The two-day fest includes hundreds of vendors, three stages of entertainment, a classic car show, train rides, children’s activities, food booths, demonstrations, and more.
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Drawing crowds of more than 100,000, it’s not surprising that this festival has been named one of the top in the Southeast. Taking place over the course of two days in November, the fun-filled event includes more than 400 artists, crafters, and food booths. The surrounding businesses even take part in the fun with sales, specials, live music, and more.
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Each June, more than 10,000 people head to Poplarville for this charming small town festival. More than just blueberries, the annual event includes locally made arts and crafts, storytelling, live entertainment, rides, and lots of food.
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As one of the country’s biggest arts and crafts festivals AND one of the top 10 events in the South, this festival needs to be on your bucket list. Held on the Saturday before Labor Day, the entire family is sure to enjoy the fun-filled event, which, in addition to arts and crafts, includes "down home southern cooking," live music, classic cars, and more than 600 exhibits.
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Named "America’s Best Southern Small Town" by USA Today, New Albany is a great visit year round, but it’s especially lovely during the Tallahatchie River Fest. The "premier festival," which is held over a weekend each October, includes an arts market, concerts, and more.
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A great way to spend a fall day, the Loblolly Festival is always the first Saturday in October. During the one-day event, the streets of downtown Laurel are lined with vendors, artists, and crafters from several states. You’ll also find "every variety of festival food imaginable" so be sure to bring along your appetite.
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An annual springtime favorite, this festival is held during the last weekend of April in downtown Kosciusko. Perfect for the entire family, the festival fun includes artists, craftsmen, and vendors from all over the Southeast in addition to a variety of food, live entertainment, walking and running events, a classic car show, and more.
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Each year, this annual fest, which is held the 4th Saturday of October, draws huge crowds to the small town of Rolling Fork. Attendees can spend the day listening to live music, checking out the arts and crafts vendors, participating in games and activities, viewing a chainsaw woodcarver in action, and more.
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Held the first weekend of April, this annual festival is now in its 10th year. Offering two days full of "the finest and widest selection of arts and crafts in central Mississippi," it’s a great way to spend a spring weekend.
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So, was your favorite street fair included? Have one to add? Tell us in the comments section!
Looking for another must-visit festival? Check out “This Small Town Mississippi Festival Is Too Charming For Words…And You Don’t Want To Miss It.“
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