Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: June 7-9 (2024)

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (June 7-9) around Mississippi.

Central Mississippi:

Fun Friday – Jackson – Friday

• Not all dinosaurs used sharp teeth and claws for protection. Explore the world of dinosaur defense methods with fun games and activities!

Food Truck Friday – Jackson – Friday

• This will be a multi-vendor event that will allow the food truck community to come together and provide good food and a great customer experience for the businesses and employees in the Greater Downtown Area.

Belhaven Block Party – Jackson – Friday

• There will be live music, drinks and ice cream!

Iron Man Shoot – Jackson – Friday

• Test your skills in Main 100, Super Sport 100, 5-Stand 50, and 50 bird FITASC.

Sister Hazel – Brandon – Friday

• Don’t miss Sister Hazel live in Brandon!

Fleet Feet Coffee Run– Ridgeland – Friday

• The group usually makes a large loop around the area. After the run, the first round of coffee is free on Fleet Feet!

NAMI Vicksburg “Walk for Mental Health” Kickoff Party – Vicksburg – Friday

• There will be door prizes and light refreshments offered.

The Calvary is Coming – Vicksburg – Friday and Saturday

• The Vicksburg National Military Park and the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign will host an immersive experience by living historians with Buffalo Soldiers Florida Inc, who depict the 3^rdU.S. Colored Cavalry.

Killebrew International Pro Rodeo – Jackson – Friday and Saturday

• Toss on your cowboy boots and grab your family and friends to join thousands of rodeo fans at the IPRA sanctioned 2024 Killebrew International Rodeo!

NFL Crazy Crappie Cash Tournament – Ridgeland – Friday and Saturday

• The event will be held at the Ross Barnett Reservoir. There is a $1,000 Big Fish Prize.

PAW Patrol Adventure Play Exhibit– Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Save the day through hands-on play at the Mississippi Children’s Museum’s summer exhibit in Jackson, PAW Patrol: Adventure Play!

Flags from Mississippi– Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• The exhibit features 20 flags made from a variety of fabrics, such as wool and silk. Some were sewn by hand. Highlights include an original Magnolia flag, adopted in 1861 as the first official flag of Mississippi, that has been saved by conservators after it became severely fragmented.

“Thank You Please Come Again” Exhibit– Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Thank You Please Come Again features twenty-two photographs that document photojournalist Kate Medley’s ten-year journey through the heart of the American South.

What Became of Dr. Smith– Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• What Became of Dr. Smith, is a large-scale, panoramic narrative painting by contemporary artist Noah Saterstrom. The exhibition delves into the life of Saterstrom’s great-grandfather.

Intersecting the Golden Age of Jazz and the Influence of Black Muslims– Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• The special exhibit explores the intersection of jazz music and the influence of Black Muslims.

Mississippi Pickle Fest – Jackson – Saturday

• The event is a refreshing taste of all things fermented. This fun-filled festival is a day of music, games, contests, vendors, and much more.

Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show – Jackson – Saturday

• Calling all herpetology enthusiasts, critter lovers, and reptile aficionados, this event is your passport to a reptilian wonderland where you can not only admire these remarkable animals but also take home a scaly friend of your very own!

21st Annual Georgetown Festival – Jackson – Saturday

• The festival will be held at the Mary C. Jones Community Center.

BTC Market – Jackson – Saturday

• There will be local vendors, live music, and small business pop ups!

Mississippi Farmers Market– Jackson – Saturday

• From persimmons to peaches, from bok choy to butter beans, the Mississippi Farmers Market is the one place to go for the freshest fruits and vegetables that are grown in the state.

Rainbow Run 5K – Jackson – Saturday

• MS Capital City Pride will host the Rainbow Run 5k (and children’s rainbow fun run). The event raises money for LGBTQ+ causes.

Walk of Million Faces – Jackson – Saturday

• Organizers said the Pride walk symbolizes their commitment to acceptance and respect for all individuals, regardless of their background. The event will start at Regions bank in Fondren at 4:00 p.m.

Gatsby Summer Sip – Jackson – Saturday

• Sip on prohibition-era co*cktails, mingle with fellow guests, and enjoy a night of dancing, delicious food and entertainment.

SummerFest – Pearl – Saturday

• Enjoy a day filled with classic cars, delicious food trucks, a kid zone and an array of unique vendors!

TREES, TWEETS, and TREATS – Madison – Saturday

• This will be a fun and educational event consisting of touring the Simmons Arboretum, making bird feeders, and enjoying tasty treats!

Natchez Farmers Market– Natchez – Saturday

• Every week there will be live fresh produce, baked goods, fresh dairy, and arts and crafts all from local growers and artists.

Natchez Bicycle Classic – Natchez – Saturday

• There will be various road distances of 16 miles, 25 miles, 40 miles, and 62.5 miles. There will also be a 48-mile multi-surface ride for cyclists who prefer that terrain.

Miss Mississippi Crowning – Vicksburg – Saturday

• The competition will be at the Vicksburg Convention Center.

Second Saturday – Vicksburg – Saturday

• Second Saturday is an opportunity for the community to shop downtown, listen to live music, learn from featured artists and artisans, and much more.

Vicksburg Farmers’ Market – Vicksburg – Saturday

• This event will be at the Farmers’ Market Lot on the corner of Jackson and Washington Street. This is a Mississippi Certified Farmers’ Market.

Youth Rodeo – Vicksburg – Saturday

• They will have mutton bustin, calf riding, steer riding, goat ribbon pulling, goat tying, poles, barrels, flags, and breakaway roping.

Riviera Day Club Pool Party – Vicksburg – Saturday

• This event will be held at at Mulberry Vicksburg.

Country and More Dance Party – Vicksburg – Saturday

• Dances will be led by the Mississippi Country Western Dancers’ Association.

McRaven Tour Home Ghost Investigation – Vicksburg – Saturday

• During this event, you will learn about the house and family history during the haunted tour. After the tour, you will get to know the rest of the guests and investigators as you enjoy refreshments during a Q&A session.

Dinosaurs Around the World – Jackson – Saturday and Sunday

• With advanced animatronics, a multi-layered narrative, cutting-edge research, in an outdoor environment surrounded by nature, you’ll experience the Age of Reptiles brought back to life.

BGBB Kid’s Red Carpet Book Tour and Literacy Festival – Jackson – Sunday

• With the focus and belief that literacy is in all things, the event provides an interactive and fun environment that encourages children to explore their literary interests.

The Westin Jackson Wedding Showcase – Jackson – Sunday

• Whether you’re a bride-to-be, groom, or part of the bridal party, this event is perfect for anyone looking to make their special day even more magical.

Igniting Pride Celebration & Mural Unveiling – Jackson – Sunday

• This enriching community event will spotlight the unveiling of the JSU Drum Major Mural by acclaimed local artist Tony Davenport, alongside an evening filled with entertainment and cultural appreciation.

Pine Belt:

Bach to Bizet: Transcriptions for the King of Instruments – Hattiesburg – Friday

• Enjoy a delightful concert of organ transcriptions, including Sibelius’Finlandia,Bach’s version of Vivaldi’sConcerto for two violins,Bizet’sCarmen Suiteand other favorites.

Colorful Conversations with Adam Trest – Hattiesburg – Friday

• Enjoy casual conversations and ask art-related questions as he talks about his life as a working artist in Mississippi.

FestivalSouth World Championship Golf Classic – Hattiesburg – Friday

• Join FestivalSouth for its fourth annual golf tournament and support Artie Events for Families and the Mississippi Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, providing for our youngest cultural lovers in the Pine Belt.

Downtown Summertunes – Hattiesburg – Friday

• FestivalSouth & Downtown SummerTunes are thrilled to present Southern Nights, a night of music and fun featuring the Victrolas, hosted by the one and only Lauren Cate Leake.

Storytime with a Soldier – Hattiesburg – Friday

• The Sixth Street Museum District will host a variety of educational and entertaining events where students will have the opportunity to learn and discover in a fun environment that fosters learning.

Música de la Mañana – Hattiesburg – Friday

• Centuries of guitar music find their roots in Spanish traditions. Enjoy this special morning in a new location that promises a special selection of unique coffees, treats, and more while enjoying wonderful music.

PrideSoiRAVE – Hattiesburg – Friday

• Celebrate pride with banging beats, light performances, art & merchandise vendors, food trucks, and more.

Blues Bash – Laurel – Friday

• Enjoy a night of blues on the Museum’s historic front lawn. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the sound of Mississippi’s music.

Friyay Karaoke Night– Laurel – Friday

• The event will be held at 320 5th St. in Laurel.

New Exhibit at Hattiesburg Pocket Museum– Hattiesburg – Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• The Hattiesburg Pocket Museum has a new exhibit every month, so be sure to head downtown for a small surprise!

Dog Days 5k and 2 Mile Walk at FestivalSouth – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Dog Days 5k and 2 Mile Walk at FestivalSouth is an event benefitting Hub City Service Dogs, a nonprofit organization in Hattiesburg, MS, that task trains service dogs for individuals with medical disabilities.

Mahler in the Morning – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• Enjoy complimentary Viennese-style breakfast pastries and coffee, as Dr. Joseph E. Jones, professor of musicology from the Southern Miss School of Music, discusses the life and selected works of Gustav Mahler and his contributions to the history of symphonic music.

The Mahler Experience: Song of the Earth – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• The music of Gustav Mahler embodies a level of profundity that has seldom been reached and arguably never surpassed.

Crossing Cultural Divides: An Exhibition Presented by Artists Across Borders – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• This fine art exhibition includes photographs, three-dimensional works, and paintings by the Artists Across Borders group, founded in 2021 by Betty Press, Hector Boldo, Allen Chen, and Andrea Kostyal.

Forrest County Farmers Market– Hattiesburg – Saturday

• You’ll be able to find fresh fruit and vegetables, jellies, baked goods, casseroles,
  soaps, flowers and more!

Saturday Farmers Market – Hattiesburg – Saturday

• People can come out and purchase from their local vendors, experience good music, games, yoga, and more.

Master Camerata – Hattiesburg – Sunday

• These celebrated performers from around the globe join conductor Mikhail Zempzov and cello soloist Francisco Vila, performing the Schumann Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129, the Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48, and the winning composition of the POI International Composition Competition.