It’s fall festival time in MS! Here are 4 of the best ones to try in November
The temperature is finally starting to drop across Mississippi, with mornings ushering in a winter feel.
The cooler weather also means it’s fall festival season, and the Magnolia State is chock-full of exciting celebrations.
Here’s what to know about the upcoming festivals this November.
1. Harvest Festival at the Mississippi AG Museum in Jackson
The annual Harvest Festival at the Mississippi AG Museum highlights the history of Mississippi and the impact of agriculture. The festival features demonstrations of the cotton gin, saw mill, cane mill, print shop, blacksmith shop and more, according to the museum’s website.
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Nov. 4-8
Where: 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216
Admission: $10 ages 3 and up
2. National Folk Festival in Jackson
The National Folk Festival is an “outdoor multicultural celebration of music, dance and traditional arts and culture,” according to the festival’s website. This is the first time the festival, produced by the National Council for the Traditional Arts, is being held in Mississippi.
When: Nov. 7-9 | See festival schedule here.
Where: Downtown Jackson, from State Street to Farish Street and from Pascagoula Street to Mississippi Street
Admission: Free
3. Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival in Ocean Springs
The Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival is the largest fine arts festival in the state and features activities, culinary events, live music and an art project contest, according to the festival’s website.
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Nov. 8-9
Where: Downtown Ocean Springs
Admission: Free
4. Chimneyville Arts Festival in Ridgeland
The Chimneyville Arts Festival is an annual celebration of artisans featuring live demonstrations, music and handmade crafts, according to the festival’s website.
When: Nov. 13-15
Where: Waller Crafts Center at 950 Rice Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Admission: $10 general admission, $40 preview day tickets
Tips for attending a fall festival
- Plan ahead. Look at schedules, maps and lists of what to bring and what not to bring beforehand
- Dress appropriately and comfortably
- Bring cash
