Mississippi hosts 18 fall fairs and festivals from September through November 2026, including Prairie Arts Festival, Earths Bounty Night Market and Mississippi Holiday Market. Autumn is prime fair season here — harvest fairs, agricultural shows, apple and pumpkin festivals, and the last big country fairs of the year.
Highest-rated fall events in Mississippi
- Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival — Vicksburg · Oct 2–4 · 5★ (9 reviews)
- Jackson Mistletoe Marketplace — Jackson · Nov 4–7 · 5★ (6 reviews)
- Pascagoula Arts and Crafts Festival — Pascagoula · Oct 3 · 5★ (3 reviews)
- Prairie Arts Festival — West Point · Sep 5 · 5★ (2 reviews)
- Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival — Ocean Springs · Nov 7–8 · 4.9★ (630 reviews)
September (3)
- Prairie Arts Festival — West Point · Sep 5 · 5★ (2 reviews)
- Earths Bounty Night Market — Meridian · Sep 17
- Mississippi Holiday Market — Jackson · Sep 18–20 · 4.7★ (182 reviews)
October (8)
- Ole Brook Festival — Brookhaven · Oct 2–3 · 4★ (72 reviews)
- Pearl Food and Culture Festival — Pearl · Oct 2–4 · 4.3★ (5,896 reviews)
- Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival — Vicksburg · Oct 2–4 · 5★ (9 reviews)
- Pascagoula Arts and Crafts Festival — Pascagoula · Oct 3 · 5★ (3 reviews)
- Canton Fall Flea Market Arts and Crafts Show — Canton · Oct 8 · 4.4★ (165 reviews)
- Coldwater Fall Trade Days — Coldwater · Oct 10–11 · 4.4★ (143 reviews)
- Mississipi CelticFest — Brandon · Oct 10–11 · 4.6★ (8 reviews)
- Natchez Balloon Festival — Natchez · Oct 16–17 · 4.1★ (8 reviews)
November (7)
- Jackson Mistletoe Marketplace — Jackson · Nov 4–7 · 5★ (6 reviews)
- Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival — Ocean Springs · Nov 7–8 · 4.9★ (630 reviews)
- Picayune Fall Street Festival — Picayune · Nov 7–8 · 4.6★ (28 reviews)
- Biloxi Christmas City Gift Show — Biloxi · Nov 13–15
- Richland Gun and Knife Show — Richland · Nov 14–15 · 4.2★ (6 reviews)
- The Gingham Tree Arts and Crafts Festival — Lucedale · Nov 14 · 4.5★ (96 reviews)
- Meridian Merry Night Market — Meridian · Nov 19
Frequently asked questions
How many fall festivals are in Mississippi?
18 fall fairs and festivals take place across Mississippi from September through November 2026.
What is the best fall fair in Mississippi?
By Google reviews, Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival in Vicksburg is among the best-rated, holding a 5★ rating from 9 reviews.
