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Ripley, MS
In addition to historic preservation, Ripley Main Street plays host to six annual community events. The first event of the year is the Easter Egg Hunt attended by more than 200 children. Following the Easter Egg Hunt is the newly created Spring Fling. The Spring Fling features a talent contest, art exhibition, an Artisan Alley and a crawfish boil.
During the summer, Ripley Main Street hosts one of the best 4th of July celebrations in Northeast Mississippi. The Star Spangled celebration features an Ole Miss/MS State Alumni Softball game, live music, children's activities and a fantastic fireworks show.
In the fall, Ripley hosts a Spirit of Ripley Festival that includes a Chili Cook-off, costume contest and Trick-or-Treats. Two weeks after the Spirit of Ripley festival is the Faulkner Heritage Festival. This event celebrates William Faulkner's rich Tippah County Heritage. Two of Faulkner's great-grandfathers lived in Ripley and the festival is held on the anniversary of his notorious Great-grandfather Old Colonel Falkner, who was shot down on the courthouse square by his arch rival and former 
business partner RJ Thurmond. This event includes an informative lecture series, an art contest, a formal dinner, a theatre event, a walking tour of Ripley given by Bruce Smith and a student-led tour of Ripley Cemetery. The final event of the year hosted by Ripley Main Street is the Christmas Parade.
The Ripley Main Street Board of Directors would like to invite you to come visit us any time. We would love to show you around town and hear what you've been doing to restore and revitalize your hometown.
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