An arts and crafts festival in Mississippi draws tens of thousands of people and hundreds of vendors each year. The Prairie Arts Festival is one of the biggest arts and crafts fests in the nation! Fun for the entire family, the one-day event includes more than great shopping. Discover the kids’ activities, live entertainment, and more. Let’s take a look at this Mississippi festival to take place on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024!

Every year, folks run to one of the best festivals in Mississippi.
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A can’t-miss event, West Point’s Prairie Arts Festival is one of the South’s top 10 events. Show your spirit and enter the 5K race.
The first prairie craft festival took place in 1979, and since then, it’s been held every year on the Saturday before Labor Day.
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During the event, roughly 300 vendors from around the nation set up shop in downtown West Point. Occupying five blocks, there are vendors as far as the eye can see!
As you can imagine, the variety of vendors means a variety of merchandise, including the works of some of our favorite artists.
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The offering changes from year to year, but you’ll typically find a mix of traditional crafts, such as artwork, wooden items, jewelry, handmade clothing, quilts, and unique furnishings.
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We like these colorful birdhouses that look pretty in the garden.
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In addition to arts and crafts vendors, there are lots of food vendors.
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On the day of the fest, you’ll find food trucks selling all your favorite fair foods, such as sweet funnel cakes.
Try some of these grilled delights on a fresh hoagie bun!
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There’s also Kidtown, an entire area devoted to children that includes face painting and interactive activities.
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And you can't beat the live entertainment.
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Terry Harmonica Bean shared his awesome talents during a previous festival.
Boasting food, fun, and crafts around every street corner, it’s no wonder the Prairie Arts Festival attracts about 20,000 people a year!
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An arts and crafts festival in Mississippi offers the most fun. Discover more on the Prairie Arts Festival website. Did you know about this annual arts and crafts fest? Have you ever attended? If so, what do you think? Do you know of another can’t-miss event? Tell us in the comments below!

While you’re in West Point, visit Nightingale’s Pantry and General Store. And make it a vacation by reserving a room on Hotels.com.

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Festivals In Mississippi

Carolyn Harmon | April 17, 2024

What are some of the best festivals in Mississippi?

  • Stringer Alpaca Festival (Stringer): Located at the picturesque A Stroka Gene Us farm, this educational event is an opportunity to meet the animals and learn about their habitat. The fiber art demonstrations, including spinning and weaving, are phenomenal.
  • Delta Blues and Heritage Festival (Greenville): For more than 45 years, this fun event has become the oldest continuous-running Blues festival in the United States. Enjoy live music from your favorite musicians while eating some of the finest Southern grub around.
  • Rock ’N’ Roux Gumbo Cookoff (Bay Saint Louis): Taking place at one of the coolest historic venues, 100 Men Hall, this annual event began in 2024. Showcasing some of the best cooks in the region competing for the title, live music allows folks to dance along to their favorite tunes.
  • Tallahatchie Riverfest (New Albany): Enjoy marketplace vendors, a Family Zone, and live concerts in a beautiful atmosphere. This annual event takes place in late September/early October.
  • Fall Street Festival (Picayune): This long-running festival features multiple vendors with arts and crafts, antiques, and delicious food. See the vintage vehicles in the Classic Car Show and do the jitterbug in the streets.

Where are the best state parks in Mississippi?

  • Tishomingo State Park (Tishomingo): This historic park was named for the leader of the Chickasaw nation, Chief Tishomingo. The unique and massive rock formations and the scenic Swinging Bridge crossing Bear Creek are some of the main reasons folks visit this gorgeous property.
  • Leroy Percy State Park (Hollandale): This state park offers guests a look at artesian springs, cypress trees, and ancient oak trees.

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