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We need your help! Leave a comment and let the JFP know what your favorite festival is from this list of local events. Your vote will be featured in the upcoming Jackpedia issue.

CelticFest Mississippi
Crossroads Film Festival
Festival Latino
Jubilee! Jam
Mississippi State Fair
Mistletoe Marketplace
Mal St. Paddyโ€™s Day Parade
USA International Ballet Competition
OUToberfest
Chimneyville Crafts Festival

Previous Comments

what about the “Pickin’ & Paddlin’ Outdoor Festival?


I agree…pickin’ & paddlin’ is great! I am a music-head so I enjoy jubilee jam. The allstars did a great job on the friday of this year’s jam.. Robert Randolph’s set on Saturday was nuts…lots of fun.


St. Patty’s is probably hands-down my favorite, but Crossroads is becoming a close second. Another one you left off the list is Jacktoberfest, which I assume and hope is coming back for a 3rd run this year.