Calendar
May 2026
May 1: Food Truck Friday in Hattiesburg: Food Truck Friday | 10 AM- PM | The Commons at Gordon's Creek
Featured Food Truck: The Cadillac Pig.
Stop by from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an easy outdoor lunch and a chance to slow down before the weekend.
Please note: The Cadillac Pig is cash only.
Bring cash, grab lunch, and enjoy your Friday at The Commons.
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May 1: Live at Five in Hattiesburg: Live at Five | Friday | 5 PM | Town Square Park
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May 1: Bud and Burgers in Tupelo: Presented by Mitchell Distributing
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May 1: Biloxi Main Street’s First Friday Block Party: For more information, call 228-435-6339 or visit the Downtown Main Street Biloxi Facebook page, or www.mainstreetbiloxi.com .
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May 2: Market Street Festival in Columbus: Downtown Columbus
9 AM-5 PM
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May 2: Art Market in Hattiesburg: Art Market | Saturday | 9 AM- 3 PM | The Mockingbird
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May 2: Street Market in Hattiesburg: Street Market | 9 AM- 3 PM | The Lucky Rabbit
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May 2: Pottery Studio in Hattiesburg: Pottery Studio | 1-4 PM | RSJ Community Arts Center
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May 2: 1st Saturday on Young in Nettleton: Live entertainment, cornhole, food vendors, and a new dress up theme
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May 2: Sunset Blues Concert in Baldwyn: Baldwyn Saddle Club Area will host Rashad the Blues Kid at the Sunset Blues Concert on Friday, May 2. Admission $10 at the door. Gates open at 6 p.m. Concert from 7-9 p.m. Food on site. The Baldwyn Saddle Club is located on Latimer Street in Baldwyn at Baldwyn's Latimer Park.
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May 2: Downtown Unlocked in Natchez: Sponsored by local lenders, realtors, and developers, with funding from the Community Foundation of Mississippi, Downtown Unlocked offers a unique opportunity to step inside available downtown spaces, explore their potential, and connect with local experts on investment and business opportunities. Whether a business owner, investor, or simply someone who loves downtown, attendees will experience firsthand where Natchez’s future can grow.
The event will take place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 326 Main Street and is free and open to the public. Complimentary coffee, pastries, and mimosas will kick off the day with a toast to DNA’s downtown champions, followed by keynote speaker Dr. Rachael Carter of Mississippi State University’s Center for Government & Community Development. Carter specializes in community and economic development, market analysis, and strategic action planning, and is widely recognized for helping communities turn ideas into measurable progress.
Downtown Unlocked is part of DNA’s ongoing work to support placemaking and downtown living, helping bring new life to historic spaces in the heart of Natchez.
May 2: Bud N’ Boilin’ Crawfish Cook-off in Meridian: MAY 2 | 11:00 AM IN SINGING BRAKEMAN PARK
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May 2: SUPER-LYMPICS SATURDAY in Meridian: MAY 2 | 10:00 AM AT MCM-MERIDIAN
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May 2: MAKER MARKET in Meridian: MAY 2 | 10 AM - 2PM AT CROOKED LETTER
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May 2: EARTH’S BOUNTY - FREE FIRST SATURDAY in Meridian: MAY 2 | 8:00 AM AT THE MAX
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May 2: FULL MOON ON 5TH: DALTON BUSH BAND in Meridian: MAY 1 | 6:00 PM ON 5TH STREET
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May 4: E4All Entrepreneur Forum at JRA in Jackson: May 4, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
MS Main Street Event
Partner Event
May 7: National Day of Prayer in Okolona: MAY 7, 2026 | 12:00 NOON
OKOLONA MINI PARK
Glorify God Among the Nations-
Seeking Him in All Generations.
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May 7: Floral Fiesta in Hattiesburg: Enjoy dinner, hands-on activities, and create your own floral arrangement to take home or gift to someone special, all guided by floral expert Chase Welborn.
Tickets are $50 and limited, so don’t wait to grab yours.
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May 8: Wine Down Downtown in Brandon: Wine Down Downtown
May 8
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May 8-9: Blooms and Scoops Mother’s Day Event in Brandon: Blooms and Scoops Mother's Day Event!
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May 8-9: Five Star City Fest in Senatobia: May 8-9 in Downtown Senatobia!
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May 9: Art Market in Hattiesburg: Art Market | Saturday | 10 AM- 3 PM | RSJ Community Arts Center
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May 9: Live Music in Hattiesburg: Galen Martin | 6-8 PM | The Porter Public House
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May 9: Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market Grand Opening & Kid‘s Market in Columbus: Saturday, May 9th, 7am-10am
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May 10: ARPA Reports Due: ARPA Reports Due
May 12: Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market Open in Columbus: Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market Open in Columbus (Effective May 12th)
Tuesdays, 4pm-6pm
Saturdays, 7am-10am
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May 14: Walk in Elvis’ Footsteps in Biloxi: (BILOXI) The City of Biloxi is celebrating and honoring Biloxi’s history. Every year in May, “The Preserve Biloxi Committee” chooses something to celebrate from Biloxi’s vast 327-year history. This summer marks the 70th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s vacation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and his performances in several Biloxi locations. The committee chose to “Walk in Elvis’ Footsteps” which is the title of year’s event. There will be a bus tour of the locations he visited, along with a panel of “eyewitnesses” with stories of their encounters with a very young Elvis, just before his meteoric rise to stardom! There will be lots of Elvis food, fun, and music included also!
This is a free community event. It will start and end at the Dr. Frank Gruich Sr. Community Center 591 Howard Ave. at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments & fun will be provided!
For more information, please contact the Biloxi Main Street Office at 228-435-6339
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May 16: Farmers Market Opening Day in Vicksburg: May 16,
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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May 16: Farmers Market at the Depot Opening Day in Tupelo: Presented by Tombigbee Fiber
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May 18: District Deep Dive in Hattiesburg: "Evaluating Your Impact" with Dr. Rachael Carter
MS Main Street Event
May 21-24: Old-Time Piano Contest in Oxford: THURSDAY, MAY 21
Guest Artist Concert (opening preview concert)
7:30 pm
The Old Henry
Here all of the guest artists live in concert. Jeff Barnhart joins former three-time champions Brian Holland, Julie McClarey, Paul Orsi and Bobby van Deusen for an evening of traditional jazz, ragtime and early American music on one or two pianos.
Contest web site
FRIDAY, MAY 22
Tune-ups Party
8:00 pm
The Old Henry
Competitors from across the U. S. and beyond arrive in Oxford to try out their weekend tunes at the Tune-ups Party which precedes the big day of competitions on Saturday.
Contest web site
SATURDAY, MAY 23
After-hours Party
7:00 pm
The Old Henry
Contestants and guest artists take turns at the pianos all evening long with supporting musicians on drums and other instruments.
Contest web site
SUNDAY, MAY 24
Red, White & Blue Farewell
7:00 pm
The Old Henry
Join us for a celebration of America and Memorial Day as we sing all of the service songs and tunes from the days of Vaudeville and Tin Pan Alley. Your last chance to hear some incredible pianists live in Oxford. Free admission for veterans.
Contest website
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May 21-24: Old-Time Piano Contest in Oxford: Tune-ups Party
8:00 pm
The Old Henry
Competitors from across the U. S. and beyond arrive in Oxford to try out their weekend tunes at the Tune-ups Party which precedes the big day of competitions on Saturday.
Contest web site
SATURDAY, MAY 23
After-hours Party
7:00 pm
The Old Henry
Contestants and guest artists take turns at the pianos all evening long with supporting musicians on drums and other instruments.
Contest web site
SUNDAY, MAY 24
Red, White & Blue Farewell
7:00 pm
The Old Henry
Join us for a celebration of America and Memorial Day as we sing all of the service songs and tunes from the days of Vaudeville and Tin Pan Alley. Your last chance to hear some incredible pianists live in Oxford. Free admission for veterans.
Contest website
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May 25: Memorial Day Program in Pontotoc: MAY 25TH AT THE COURT SQUARE FOR PONTOTOC'S MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM!
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May 28: District Deep Dive in Ocean Springs: "Main Street to Mainstream", a digital marketing workshop, with Lila Winfield.
MS Main Street Event
May 30: The Great Fossil Chase: Join us on Saturday, May 30th for The Great Fossil Chase!
From 3:00-6:00pm
Sign up to race by 4pm, Race begins at 4:30pm.
Enjoy other fossil park themed activities, kid's crafts, drinks, music, and more!
AND! Shop local in Downtown Columbus before the event!
When you shop in downtown retail stores or restaurants that same day, bring your printed or digital receipt to the event (to the Coke Booth) and show it to our staff.
You can then sign up to win a fabulous door prize!!
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May 30: The Great Fossil Chase in Columbus: 3pm-6pm
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May 31: Biloxi Blessing of the Fleet Shrimp Festival: At Harrah's Great Lawn
11 a.m. until 4 p.m. - Admission $5
Prime viewing location for the Blessing
• The Shrimp Princess Pageant @ 11 a.m.
• Wreath Drop @ 12:30 p.m.
• Arts & Crafts Vendors - LIVE MUSIC beginning at 1 p.m.
Biloxi Boiled Shrimp! Plus Food Vendors
OUR HEADLINER... THE PROJECT
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