Mississippi, United States — Events
Dixie National Rodeo and Livestock Show
A month of festivities, in this, one of the biggest festivals of its kind in the United States, sees agriculture enthusiasts and the general public partaking in a number of exciting events including the famous hard bucking rodeo, barrel races and ropers. Instead of marvelling at these daredevil antics from your sofa, head down to Jackson Mississippi, check out the cattle and horse expos and be overwhelmed by the electrifying atmosphere.
Mal's St. Paddy's Parade and Festival
Back in the 1970s Malcolm White, an Irish Jackson resident and publican, decided the city could do with a St Patrick’s Day celebration. So was born a parade tradition that has grown in popularity, size and status to become one of the city’s most eagerly awaited annual events, drawing visitors from near and far. The parade winds its way down Capitol Street, focussing on the ‘Sweet Potato Queens’ and encouraging plenty of dancing in the streets. Most pubs and restaurants in the vicinity add to the festivities with special promotions.
Country Cajun Crawfish Festival
Sample Mississippi’s favorite delicacy, a small version of the lobster, cooked and served up in a variety of hot and spicy ways at the annual festival honoring crawfish. Activities on offer include live musical entertainment, carnival rides and of course vendors supplying plenty of treats for seafood lovers.
Juke Joint Festival
Without Clarksdale, Mississippi, there’d be no such thing as the Delta Blues - and the Juke Joint Festival, held annually in this charming little town on the banks of the Sunflower River, is all about celebrating the wonderful musical heritage passed down by greats such as Son House, Robert Johnson, and Skip James.
