Mississippi-Arts-Culture-Events

Gigantic indoor flea market and crafts show. This is the largest show of it's kind in Mississippi. For more info, call (662-842-4442)

Art and Culture contribution from African/Americans. Featured works include oil paintings,landscapes and artifacts. The Art Museum is child friendly. Children are encouraged to enteract with exhibits and artifacts. For more information call (662-252-3232)

The IBC Reunion Gala 2008 will be held at "Thalia Mara Hall" in Jackson, Ms. IBC medal winners will present an eclectic performance of contemporary and classical ballet. For more information call (601-355-9853)

The Center for the Study of Southern Culture in Oxford, Ms. will feature six days of discussions and lectures by scholars on the works of William Faulkner. For more information call (662-915-5993)

Bringing the world to North Mississippi. Held in historic downtown Oxford, Ms. Celebrating world culture and heritage with world arts and crafts, folk music, Choctaw Indian dancers, costumes, history and native cultures. For more information call (662-238-2630)

Located in Laurel's historic district, the Lauren Rodgers Museum of Art is the states most prestigious art museums. Opened in 1923, the museum features 19th and 20th century European paintings and American art from 1850 to present. The Museum Shop offers a large variety of unique items and gifts for adults and children. For more information call (601-649-6374

Located in Coldwater, Ms with over 300 booth entries, this is the largest flea market in North Mississippi. Featuring a wide range of crafts and gifts, drawing more than 30,000 people annualy. For more information call (662-562-8715)

Located at the Natchez Convention Center, the wildlife Expo will feature wildlife, hunting, fishing and photography demonstrations. Deer from Mississippi and Louisianna can be entered into the Big Buck Contest. For more information call (601-442-6696)

Columbus, Ms will honor Tennessee Williams, the south's most prolific playwright. The event will feature actor Richard Thomas, a tour of Victorian Homes, photographs gallery exhibit and theatrical plays. For more information call (662-328-0222)

Held in the beautiful setting of the Annandale Golf Club in Ridgeland, Ms. Annual attendance of 50,000, with a purse over $3.5 million. For more information call (601-898-4653)

Located in Collinsville, Ms. Gourd Gracious Farms is the largest gourd farm anywhere around these parts. The largest varieties found anywhere. If you are interested in gourd crafts and creations... don't miss this "Festival of Gourds". For more information call (601-737-5333

Biloxi Town Green in Biloxi, Ms will present it's annual Fall Festival of Arts. Events include showcasing pottery making, artist and crafts, street painting and much more. For more information call (228-374-5547)

The American Bus Association voted the Canton Flea Market Arts and Crafts Show in the top 100 events in the nation. Over 1,100 entrees will display a wide assortment of arts and crafts. The annual event is held in historic downtown Canton, Ms. For more information call (601-859-0347)

Cleveland's Octoberfest just keeps getting better. Held in downtown Cleveland, Ms attracting over 15,000, come experience art's and crafts, live music, barbeque contest, kids rides and games. Sanctioned by "Memphis in May". For more information call (662-843-2712)

Held in the Old Montgomery County Show Barn in Winona, Ms. Local talent perform plays based on folk life stories. Call (662-283-3750)

Celebrating the life of Artist Peter Anderson. This Ocean Springs, Ms festival is noted as a "Top 20 Event" by the Southeast Tourist Society. For more information call (228-875-4424)