Pines Region Events

Over 400 outstanding events occur throughout Mississippi each year, and are just waiting to turn your visit into a fun-filled vacation extravaganza. Arts and crafts festivals, music festivals, and Civil War reenactments are just the beginning.

Learn more about the exciting events listed below by clicking on Events in the left navigation. This will enable you to search our entire events database.

1. Camp & Jam Bluegrass and Gospel Gathering - Meridian

Enjoy three fun-filled days of bluegrass and gospel music on the fourth weekend of every month. Concessions and camping facilities will be available. Thursday, Friday and Saturday of 4th week in every month.

2. Jimmie Rodgers Memorial Music Festival - Meridian

Celebrate the life and songwriter's and country music of Hall of Famer Jimmie Rodgers event features gospel night talent show, golf tournament and live entertainment.

3. Columbus Spring Pilgrimage 2005 - Columbus

Named to Southeast Tourism Society's Top Twenty Events for 2004...An award-winning tradition! Enjoy daily home tours with guides in period costume, carriage rides, and the Chattanooga Star Riverboat.

4. Neshoba County Fair - Philadelphia

Founded in 1889 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this fairground is home to an event known as "Mississippi's Giant Houseparty." One of the last remaining fairs of its kind features live entertainment, dancing, folk singing, harness racing and political speakers. Named Top 20 Event for July for 2003 and 2004.

5. Annual Amory Railroad Festival - Amory

Annual festival that celebrates Amory's railroad heritage with arts & crafts, food court, continuous entertainment, carnival, 10-K run.