Schedule your Vicksburg vacation around the city's exciting events!
No matter when you want to plan your Vicksburg vacation, there is always a fun festival or event on the schedule.
During any given week you'll be able to choose Mississippi festivals and events ranging from art exhibits, casino entertainment, film festivals and theater performances to sporting events, historical celebrations, music concerts and more.
We are also looking forward to many fabulous events to enjoy throughout the year in Vicksburg. Traditional and special events fill Vicksburg's calendar. Come tour our pilgrimage of homes during Tapestry: The Pilgrimage to Vicksburg where 19 historic properties will have presentations that bring to life the heritage and culture of this remarkable river city throughout the entire month of April. Join us this summer and witness the living history program at the Vicksburg National Military Park with live cannon firing and demonstrations.
Vicksburg's largest festival, RiverFest celebrates its 25th anniversary this year in April with two nights of live music concerts featuring Easton Corbin, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Honey Island Swamp Band, the Dirty Guv'nahs, Bobby Rush, Patrick Smith and Co., Band Camp, The Projekts Band, BluesDudes featuring Mark Doyle, Dustin Moulder, Larry Milton, Scott Albert Johnson, and The Chill. Saturday activities features a full day of free daytime exhibitions including the annual RiverFest Arts and Crafts Show around City Hall featuring all handmade crafts, Kid's Land, Gospel Fest and sidewalk sales from our downtown boutiques. Don't forget to mark your calendars for other annual arts and crafts festivals in Vicksburg- the Old Court House Flea Markets and the Holly Days Arts & Crafts Show. The Old Court House Flea Market will be in the spring on April 21and in the fall on October 6 around the Old Court House Museum, a National Historic Landmark. Holly Days Arts & Crafts Show is inside the Southern Cultural Heritage Center and features handmade crafts and live music.
If you are up for a race, check out our various competitions throughout the year including the Chill in the Hills, Run Thru History, Gator Bait Triathlon, Bricks and Spokes and Over the River Run. All of these races are fun experiences as well as challenging.
If you would like to submit an event to the Vicksburg CVB's Calendar of Events, please email laurabeth@visitvicksburg.com for an event submission form. The event must be in the Vicksburg area and open to the public.
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Vicksburg to Commemorate 2011 Historic Flood
May 18, 2012
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10:00 AM
The City of Vicksburg, in conjunction with the US Army Corps of Engineers – Vicksburg District, will commemorate the 2011 historical Mississippi River flood with a ceremony on Friday, May 18, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. The Mississippi River crested in Vicksb...
Outlets at Vicksburg Missing Children's Day Campaign
May 19, 2012
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Outlets at Vicksburg is offering kid's fingerprinting and car seat installation as a part of the Missing Children's Day Campaign. The event is free and kids will receive an ID kit where they can put their picture, information and fingerprints. Th...
Dexter Allen and his Band Blues Concert
May 19, 2012
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8:00 PM
The Vicksburg Blues Society presents international touring artist Dexter Allen with his band in concert at 8:00 pm at the Coral Room Theatre on the mezzanine inside The Vicksburg, 801 Clay Street. Admission is $20 and a cash bar will be available. En...
Vicksburg Farmer's Market
May 19, 2012
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7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The 2012 Vicksburg Farmer's Market brings the taste of spring home with early season vegetables, baked goods and handmade craft items. There is something for everyone at the Vicksburg Farmers Market located on the corner of Jackson and Washington str...
Holt Collier Sacred Harp Singing
May 19, 2012 - May 20, 2012
The annual Holt Collier Sacred Harp Singing is in the courtroom at the Old Court House Museum from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday. For more information contact George "Bubba" Bolm" at (601) 636-0741 or societyh...
Ballroom Dance Lessons
May 20, 2012
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Ballroom dance lessons presented by James Frechette, owner of Applause Dance Factory, will be held from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, 1302 Adams Street. This month's dance features the "Waltz". Admission is $10 per pers...
Roadsidia Centerpiece Workshop
May 22, 2012
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5:30 PM
Go green while learning to craft a centerpiece using "found items" from nature. The workshop will focus on creating designs incorporating things found to make one-of-a-kind custom looks. Unlimited possibilities abound to use what's available natural...
Vicksburg Farmer's Market
May 23, 2012
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4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The 2012 Vicksburg Farmer's Market brings the taste of spring home with early season vegetables, baked goods and handmade craft items. There is something for everyone at the Vicksburg Farmers Market located on the corner of Jackson and Washington str...
Seven Step Method of Chair Caning Workshop
May 23, 2012
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5:30 PM
A Chair Caning Workshop will be at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, 1302 Adams Street, at 5:30 pm. The workshop will teach the students the traditional seven-step method of chair caning. Participants should bring their own chair/stool and sciss...
Chamber Luncheon
May 23, 2012
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12:00 PM
The Vicksburg Warren County Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon will be at the Vicksburg Convention Center, 1600 Mulberry Street, at 12:00 pm. To register for this event or for more information call (601)636-1012 or visit www.vicksburgchamber.org.
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