The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area

This annual tour features homes listed on the National Register of Historic Places, lovely gardens and historic churches presented by costumed hosts.
April 8-10, 2011
148 E. College Ave.
Holly Springs, MS 38635
662.252.2515
www.visithollysprings.com
Admission: Yes

Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Food, Jumpers, Annual Car Show, Motorcycle Ride, Tractor Show and Gospel Singing on Sunday.
September 3-4, 2011
Iuka Mineral Springs Park & Jay Bird Park
Iuka, MS 38852
Phone: 662.423.3954
Fax: 662.423.3954
Toll-Free: 866.807.6020
www.iukafestival.com
Admission: Free

Festival celebrates the legacies of departed North Mississippi blues legends including R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, and Othar Turner, and the festival will once again feature many of their children and grandchildren. Check website for entertainment lineup, camping info & accommodations. Gates open at noon on Friday and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
June 24-25, 2011
Take Potts Camp exit off Hwy 78. Go 0.3 miles to stop sign, turn left onto Church Ave. go 0.4 miles, turn right onto Center Ave. (HWY 349), cross railroad tracks, go 0.9 miles Picnic is on the left.
Potts Camp, MS 38659
Phone: 662.252.2515
www.nmshillcountrypicnic.com
Admission: $5.00 cooler fee

Since its inauguration in April 1993, the conference has celebrated books, writing and reading; Has also dealt with practical concerns on which literary arts depend.
March 24-26, 2011
The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS 38677
Phone: 662.915.5993
Fax : 662.915.5814
www.olemiss.edu/depts/south
Admission : Free

A celebration of music, food and arts on Oxford's historic square. Mingle with painters, potters and woodworkers. Sample entrees from Southern chefs. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music including jazz, funk, blues and rock 'n' roll.
April 29-30, 2011
Courthouse Square
Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: 662.234.4680
Toll-Free: 1.800.758.9177
www.doubledeckerfestival.com
Admission : Free

Thursday nights are Bluegrass nights in Corinth. During warm months, bring your lawnchair and enjoy the fun. In the winter the event is held in the Coliseum.
Seasonal
Alcorn County Court House
Waldron St.
Corinth, MS 38834
Phone: 662.287.1388
Hours: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Admission : Free

Music, food, and fun on the streets of downtown Tupelo featuring Blues, Country, Rock n' Roll, Elvis Tribute Artists and Alternative Rock.
June 3-5, 2011
Front St. and Main St.
Tupelo, MS 38802
Phone: 662.844.6598
Toll-Free: 1.888.273.7798
www.tupeloelvisfestival.com
Admission: Yes