Mississippi Cultural Fairs & Festivals
12 cultural events across Mississippi for 2026.
RecurringIn 8 daysSunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival
A free three-day blues and gospel festival on the Sunflower River in downtown Clarksdale, pairing main-stage performances with authentic Delta juke-joint culture.
RecurringNatchez Fall Pilgrimage
Fall Pilgrimage 2026 opens three weekends of mansion tours across Natchez's antebellum estates: September 17-19, September 24-26, and October 1-3.
RecurringMississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival
The oldest blues festival in the United States and the largest in the Mississippi Delta celebrates its 49th year in 2026.
RecurringMississippi Book Festival
A literary lawn party on the historic State Capitol grounds brings thousands of readers together with authors, panels, and publishers for Mississippi's premier book celebration.
4.3(5896)Pearl Food and Culture Festival
A craft fair in Pearl.
5(3)Pascagoula Arts and Crafts Festival
It will host nearly 250 vendors showcasing and selling their unique wares and holiday gifts.
RecurringCruisin' The Coast
America's Largest Block Party celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026 along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
RecurringCelticFest Mississippi
Mississippi's largest Celtic heritage festival fills Lakeshore Park in Brandon with three stages of music and dance, Highland games, sheepdog herding, blacksmithing, whiskey and mead tastings, and torchlight ceremonies.
4.9(630)Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival
A craft fair in Ocean Springs.
4.6(28)Picayune Fall Street Festival
A craft fair in Picayune.
4.5(96)The Gingham Tree Arts and Crafts Festival
It will host a group of artisan vendors and makers selling their unique creations ranging from handmade goods to hand-thrown pottery, from painted canvases to stitched treasures.
RecurringWorld Catfish Festival
Belzoni celebrates its title as the Catfish Capital of the World with a daylong April festival featuring catfish dishes, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and Delta hospitality.
Frequently asked questions
How many cultural festivals are there in Mississippi?
Our directory lists 15 cultural festivals across Mississippi for the 2026 season, including Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival, The Gingham Tree Arts and Crafts Festival and Picayune Fall Street Festival.
When is the best time for cultural festivals in Mississippi?
Mississippi's cultural festivals cluster in October and September — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular cultural festivals in Mississippi?
By Google review score, Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival in Ocean Springs ranks among the most popular, with a 4.9-star rating from 630 reviews.