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Browse our most recent edition for events starting the weekend of Friday, June 12—from a blueberry festival, to Pride events, to Juneteenth celebrations—then subscribe to get it weekly in your inbox for free.
Capital Region
On the water this weekend ⛵️ Dads, bring your kids to the Father-Child Fishing Tournament to compete for biggest fish, smallest fish and most fish (prizes for 12 and under). BYO fishing gear, bait.
Saturday, June 16, 8 a.m. · Old Trace Park, Ridgeland · Free
Kind of a big dill 🥒 Equal parts music fest, farmers market and museum experience, the two-day Mississippi Pickle Fest is “a celebration of all things fermented.”
Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m., and Sunday, June 14, 12 p.m. · Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum, Jackson · $10-15
Pride 2026 🏳️🌈 The Jackson Gay Men’s Chorus presents Home is Where the Song Begins and invites you to come celebrate their official launch with “an unforgetable afternoon of music, connection, joy, and community.”
Sunday, June 14, 2 p.m. · Broadmeadow UMC, Jackson · $20
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Delta Region
Lace up 🏃 Come for the 1-mile fun run and stay for the 10% off shaved ice and handcrafted drinks (or vice versa) with the Lunar Run Club.
Every Saturday, 7 a.m. · Lunar Shave Ice and Coffee, Vicksburg · Free
Get connected 🔗 New Vicksburg residents are invited to meet city and county leaders at the Warren Welcome meet and greet.
Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m. · Lunar Shave Ice and Coffee, Vicksburg · Free
Juneteenth 🎊 The P.O.P Movement is hosting what it calls a one-of-a-kind Juneteenth event with the theme “From Chains to Change” that promises an educational health and wellness experience.
Saturday, June 13 · 12 p.m. · Historic Mound Bayou · Free
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East Central Region
America 250 🍻 A big crowd is expected on this ale trail kicking off America 250 with stops at restaurants and bars around the Queen City.
Friday, June 12 · 5 p.m. · Downtown Meridian · Free
Good for the whole family 🐩 Bring the kids to the 4th Annual Poodle Party and celebrate the release of “Watson Goes to the Choctaw Indian Fair” with storytelling, live basket weaving, beading and dancing demonstrations, crafts, food and music.
Saturday, June 13 · 10 a.m. · Northside Park, Philadelphia · Free
Juneteenth 🎊 Celebrate Juneteenth through culture and creativity at a day of fun educational activities, including paper weaving, history through cooking, mosaic art and more.
Saturday, June 13 · 10 a.m. · Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian · $0-10
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Golden Triangle Region
Free and outside 🎶 Bring a chair and get Downtown at Sundown for live music, food, and drinks.
Friday, June 12 · 7 p.m. · Fire Station Park, Starkville · Free
Fresh this weekend 🌽 Get back downtown in the morning for Starkville Community Market, where you’ll find fresh produce, demonstrations/how-tos, handmade items, live music and more.
Saturday, June 13 · 8 a.m. · Fire Station Park, Starkville · Free
Juneteenth 🎊 The 30th Annual Juneteenth Festival and 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Ball will feature live performances by Mark Selivie & Brickhouse Band as well as a catered dinner.
Saturday, June 13 · 7 p.m. · James M. Trotter Convention Center, Columbus · $20-150
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Gulf Coast Region
Culture on the Coast 🎞️ The inaugural Fisheye Film Festival celebrates environmentalism and activism through film screenings, talks, workshops and more.
Thursday, June 11 – Saturday, June 13 · Times vary · Various locations, Ocean Springs · Free
Come hungry 🫐 The 42nd Annual Blueberry Jubilee starts with a pancake breakfast followed by a 5k, but the festivities carry on all day with a baby crawl, car and dog shows, storytelling, music, food vendors, and every kind of blueberry product you can imagine.
Saturday, June 13 · 7 a.m. · Poplarville · Free
Juneteenth 🎊 The “If Not You, Then Who” Juneteenth in the Pass Celebration Brunch, honoring local changemakers, is followed by a day party with live music and food.
Saturday, June 13 · 10 a.m. · West Harrison County Civic Center, Pass Christian · $35
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North Mississippi Region
Something for everyone 🎆 The Thunder on Water festival is back in Grenada for an entire weekend packed with fireworks, a carnival, BBQ contest and way more than I can fit here.
Wednesday, June 10 – Saturday, June 14 · all day · Thunder Field, Grenada · $25-30
Saddle up 🐂 Bulls on Main is bringing the rodeo downtown for two days of food, entertainment, and, yes, bull riding.
Friday, June 12 – Saturday, June 13 · 4 pm · Downtown Amory · Free
Good music, no cover 🎵 The Okolona Area Chamber Main Street presents Jammin’ in June, two days of live music, food and shopping.
Friday, June 12 – Saturday, June 13 · 6:30 p.m. · Downtown Okolona · Free
Something live this weekend 🎸 Ashland Fire and Rescue hopes you’ll join them at the Benton County Bluegrass Festival for a full day of live music, shopping, food and a car show.
Sat., June 13 · 10 a.m. · Veterans Memorial Park, Ashland · Free
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Pine Belt Region
Pride 2026 🏳️🌈 Queer artist Kayla Hopkins leads Pine Belt Pride’s Paint & Sip for artists of all experience levels. Art supplies, water and snacks provided. BYOB. 21+.
Friday, June 12 · 6pm · The Spectrum Center, Hattiesburg · $10
Juneteenth 🎊 Klassy Kreations and Designs is hosting a Juneteenth Parade and Freedom Celebration with music, food and shopping.
Saturday, June 13 · 9 a.m. · Downtown Columbia · Free
Market day 🥬 Get fresh produce and more every week at the SwitchYard Saturday Farmers Market.
Every Saturday · 10 a.m. · Downtown Hattiesburg · Free
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Southwest Region
Cook something good. 🍳 Dubbed the Queen of Biscuits by NYT and Food Network, Chef Regina Charboneau is teaching a Southern Biscuit Class, divulging all her secrets.
Saturday, June 13 · 3 p.m. · Regina’s Kitchen Cooking School, Natchez · $60
Bring a bag 🧺 You won’t want to miss The Farmstand Local Vendors Market‘s biggest vendor turnout ever with 34 vendors and a free pressure canning seminar.
Saturday, June 13 · 9 a.m. · Buds and Blooms Greenhouse, Wesson · Free
Mississippi history 📜 The founder of Blacknatchez.org sits down with the curator of the Natchez Museum of African American History & Culture in a live episode of Natchez Born Genius.
Saturday, June 13 · 1720 Gallery, Natchez · Free
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