Without a doubt one of the state’s greatest assets, the Natchez Trace is teeming with both beauty and history. The significant trail is filled with gorgeous vegetation, boldly-colored foliage, waterfalls, pristine bodies of water, structures from yesteryear, and so much more. This amazing video captures the famous trail in all its glory. And thanks to the use of a timelapse effect throughout the video, you can experience the Natchez Trace like never before.
Summer is great, don't get me wrong. But there are few things more refreshing than feeling that first cold front blow through after a long summer. And y’all, boy am I pleased as punch when those days are behind us and we can enjoy the outdoors again without the triple-digit temperatures! Fall in Mississippi is a colorful, festive time of year that brings countless opportunities to make memories and experience all of the best that the season has to offer, from pumpkin patches and corn mazes to scenic drives and apple cider. Here are just few of the best fall festivals in Mississippi to look forward to when autumn rolls around:
Loblolly Festival takes place on the first Saturday of every October. Celebrating Laurel’s sawmill town roots, you can expect several vendors, live music, and good food for this one-day event. There will be plenty of kid-friendly activities, too, so bring the whole family out!
The annual Gautier Mullet and Music Festival typically kicks off the last week of October, and it’s always a good time. Admission is free, and there will be plenty of live music, local food, and fine arts and crafts to go around. Be sure to stick around for the Mullet Toss - it’s a hoot!
If you only go to one fall festival in Mississippi this year, make it the Peanut Festival. The festival is held the first week in October at Mitchell Farms in Collins, Mississippi. This year marks over a dozen years of celebrations and promises to be one to remember. Over 75 vendors from all over the South come out to sell their crafts, plus there will be all of the pumpkin patch activities Mitchell Farms is known for.
This Mississippi fall festival has a reputation for being one of the best outdoor festivals in the Delta, and we’d have to agree! Kids will love all of the activities just for them, including face painting, inflatable bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, and even train rides! Adults will enjoy the live music and the Mississippi Delta State Barbecue Championship, a very high honor for the winners. The two-day Cleveland Oktoberfest takes place in mid-October.
Are there any other epic fall festivals in Mississippi that are worth checking out? Drop a comment below!
As part of your epic cold-weather celebrations, don't forget to visit a pumpkin patch before they're all gone! Here are some of the best pumpkin patches in Mississippi to snag a gorgeous gourd to bring home. Pack some road trip snacks and plan a day to visit them all!
If your search for where to watch fireworks near me has led you here, welcome! The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and we’ve listed some of the best places to watch fireworks in Mississippi. Grab your blankets and maybe some bug spray and make plans to attend one of these spectacular shows.
Head over to Smith Wills Stadium on July 3, 2024, for an afternoon of live entertainment, kid-friendly zones, and all your favorite food vendors. The evening caps off with an incredible fireworks display. The gates open at 4:30 p.m. and admission is free.
2. Live at Five on the Fourth
Held at River Bluff Park in Natchez, this is the second year for this festival. There will be live music, disc golf, corn hole, and more. Fireworks kick off at 9:30 p.m.
This event takes place on July 3, 2023, from 6 p.m. til 10 p.m. at Petal River Park in Petal and Chain Park in Hattiesburg. There will be tons of food vendors, and a memorable fireworks show to end the night.
4. Gulfport Fireworks
Celebrate Independence Day on the coast with a phenomenal fireworks show in Gulfport. The fireworks start at 8:45 p.m. and the beach south of Hwy. 90 is one of the best places to see them. Jones Park and the Gulfport Municipal Marina are also viewing options!
The fireworks in Biloxi will launch from a barge near the Hard Rock and Golden Nugget casinos, so find yourself a spot in that area. The entire show is set to patriotic music which you can tune into 105.9 FM to listen to. The fireworks begin at 9 p.m. on the 4th.
6. Pascagoula Fireworks
Find yourself a nice patch of sand anywhere along Beach Blvd. and watch the
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Held in downtown Long Beach, this festival offers family-friendly fun all day long on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The festival opens at 11 a.m. with plenty of live music and food to enjoy before the fireworks begin at 8:45 p.m. This event is free to enter and you’re invited to decorate your golf cart, wagon, etc to join the parade that begins at 4:50 p.m.
Where will you be celebrating Independence Day in Mississippi this year? Did your favorite fireworks display make the list? Let us know in the comments below!
