*FREE* Kids and Big Rigs
2025-04-12 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 1600 Levee Street, 1600 Levee Street, Vicksburg, MS
Families are invited to a free hands-on experience at the Kiwanis Club of Vicksburg’s Kids and Big Rigs event on Saturday, April 12 at 1600 Levee Street (parking lot).
Children will have the opportunity to see, touch, honk, and explore a variety of service vehicles, heavy equipment, and more. The event runs from 8 a.m. to noon, with a sensory-friendly hour from 8 to 9 a.m. for those who prefer a quieter experience.
This event is made possible by the City of Vicksburg, local law enforcement, fire and EMT services, businesses, and volunteers. Keep an eye out for special shoutouts leading up to the event!

Easter Eggstravaganza
2025-04-19 09:30 - 11:00
Join us at Crossway Church on Saturday, April 19th beginning at 9:30am for fun and fellowship – and of course, an egg hunt! We’ll be meeting in our beautiful outdoor space towards the back part of our church grounds.

This is an event for babies all the way through our senior adults! So no matter if you’re 1 or 100, come enjoy the fun!

Activities will include – carnival games, crafts, a photo booth, and more Easter fun!

We hope you make plans to join us!

Crossway Church – 1825 Highway 61 S, Vicksburg

Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 10:00 - 11:00
Hop into Easter fun with Elevate Church’s Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt on April 19, 2025, at 10am in Halls Ferry Park Fields! This event is open to the entire community and is perfect for kids aged 0-12 years old. Bring your baskets and get ready to hunt for eggs filled with candy and prizes! Don’t miss out on this egg-citing event.
257 Halls Ferry Park Rd, Vicksburg

Spring Flea Market 2025 - Old Court House Museum
2025-04-26 08:00 - 16:00
It’s that time of year again for the Spring Flea Market at the Old Court House Museum!
This is a great event for the community of Vicksburg! We have vendors coming from all over the United States to showcase and sell crafts of all kinds. There will be woodworking, antiques, pottery, jewelry, paintings, metal working, toys, and so much more, where each artist puts their own unique style into their work.
While you shop around Vicksburg’s Historic Court Square, enjoy a variety of food being served by local businesses and organizations.
If you are interested in selling your crafts at the Flea Market, we still have spaces available to rent for that day. Just call us (Jordan Rushing & Chris Bolm) at the Museum at 601-636-0741 and we’ll get you set up!
Click this link for an application to be a vendor https://oldcourthouse.org/…/10/April-2025-Application.pdf

Key City Classic
2025-04-26 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for the Key City Classic! 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk, and a 1 mile kids fun run!
The race will run alongside the Old Courthouse Museum’s Spring Flea Market! After you run or walk, you can then shop and eat all in one place! Prizes will be awarded for age groups as well as overalls. See all the details on our race roster website!
If you have questions or would like to sponsor this event, please call our office at 601-636-5703.
Sign up today at https://raceroster.com/events/2025/94661/key-city-classic and we’ll see you at the starting line!

Middle School Community Prom
2025-04-26 16:30 - 20:30
Middle school students from WCJH, VJH, and AOI are invited to a special Community Prom on April 26 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a night of music, dancing, and memories with a live DJ and on-site photographer.
Tickets:

$25 per child for the first 50 tickets
$35 at the door
All students must present their school schedule to enter

Eligibility: This event is exclusively for students of WCJH, VJH, and AOI. Students from other schools will not be admitted. Security will be strictly enforced.
Purchase tickets here: EventbriteFor more information, contact Shyda Fisher: Facebook Profile.

2025 Mississippi Makers Fest
2025-05-10 10:00 - 20:00
Country and rock singer and “American Idol” finalist Colin Stough will headline the 2025 Mississippi Makers Fest – a free music, food, and arts festival sponsored by Nissan. The annual event will take place at the Two Mississippi Museums on the Entergy Plaza in downtown Jackson on Saturday, May 10.

Stough, whose sound is a distinctive mix of Southern rock distortion and pure-country style, will share the stage with American folk rock band HAPPY LANDING, blues artist Jamell Richardson, and bluegrass band The BTJ Trio. All four acts are Mississippi natives.

More than 50 vendors and food trucks will set up outside the Two Mississippi Museums during the festival dedicated to celebrating Mississippi’s creativity in its finest forms. Handcrafted pottery, paintings, handmade woodwork, jewelry, and more will be sold by local vendors. At Mini Makers, located inside the Two Mississippi Museums, children will create make-and-take crafts, among other activities.

Other sponsors include Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, AT&T, The Foundation for Mississippi History, StateStreetGroup, Mississippi Arts Commission, Visit Mississippi, and Lucid Ink Printing.

For more information, visit https://msmakersfest.mdah.ms.gov/

Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival
2025-09-26 10:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00
A new signature event for the arts in Mississippi!Acclaimed artists from around the countrygive collectors the opportunity to purchaseunique pieces right in the heart ofbeautiful downtown Vicksburg.
Categories:• Clay • Drawing/ Pastels • Fiber • Glass • Jewelry• Mixed Media (2D) • Mixed Media (3D) • Painting• Photography • Printmaking • Sculpture • Wood
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/vhaf

Information for Artists:• Affordable $350 Booth Fee• Limit of 100 Participating Artists• $7000 in Cash Prizes, including a $2000 Best in Show Award!
Artist Liaisons H.C. Porter, Dale Rayburn and Mamie Joe invite you to apply! Applications open March 1, 2025 on Zapplication

Stirring Up Fun: Vicksburg’s “Witches’ Brunch” Returns for Its 4th Bewitching Year
2025-10-04 11:00 - 13:00
Vicksburg is about to get a little more magical. On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Southern Cultural Heritage Center (SCHC) is hosting its 4th Annual Witches’ Brunch, promising a morning filled with food, fun, and just the right amount of hocus-pocus.
From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Convent Parlor Rooms at the corner of Adams and Crawford Streets will be transformed into a whimsical gathering place for Vicksburg’s most glamorous witches. Guests are encouraged to show up in their best black hats, flowing capes, and—of course—their most bone-rattling witch’s cackle.
A Brunch with a Spellbinding Twist
Think of it as brunch with a broomstick. Attendees can sip on mimosas, sample hauntingly good bites, and raise a glass of something bubbly as live music from Julie & John sets the mood. The menu promises a mix of spooky and scrumptious, with both sweet and savory offerings to satisfy every witch’s appetite.
And because no witchy gathering is complete without a little friendly competition, SCHC is offering prizes for:

Best Witch Cackle (time to practice your “hee-hee-hee”)
Best Witch Hat (the taller, the better!)
Best Witch Costume (glam, spooky, or downright bewitching)

Tickets and Details
Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance—space is limited, and this popular event tends to sell out. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com or by calling the SCHC business office at 601-631-2997.
A Community Tradition
What started just a few years ago as a playful seasonal event has quickly become one of SCHC’s most anticipated gatherings of the year. With its blend of costumes, cocktails, and community spirit, the Witches’ Brunch offers locals a chance to celebrate fall in a way that’s more fun than frightening.
So polish up your broomstick, dust off your pointy hat, and bring your cackle—because this year’s brunch is shaping up to be nothing short of spook-tacular.

Vicksburg’s Halloween Costume Pet Parade
2025-10-18 09:30 - 10:00
Vicksburg’s Halloween Costume Pet Parade is set for Saturday, October 18, from 9:30–10:00 a.m. Dress up your four-legged friend and join the fun as the parade marches down Washington Street, starting at Clay Street and ending at Washington Street Park.
Registration is just $15 per dog, with prizes awarded for the best costumes in small, medium, and large dog categories. All proceeds go to support the Vicksburg Warren Low Cost Neuter Clinic — so you’ll be helping local pets while showing off your own.
👉 Sign up here: Registration Form

Celebrating Margaret’s Grocery in Miniature
2025-10-24 16:30 - 21:00
The Mississippi Folk Art Foundation invites you to the unveiling of artist Lee Harper’s miniature recreation of Margaret’s Grocery, the iconic roadside attraction in Vicksburg’s Kings Community.
📍 On-site reveal at Margaret’s Grocery: Friday, Oct. 24 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM🎉 Followed by a community celebration at 10 South Rooftop: 6 – 9 PM
This is a free, community-wide event—all are welcome to join in honoring one of Vicksburg’s most unique cultural landmarks.
