From live performances to outdoor events, summer in Vicksburg, MS is jam-packed with activities for the whole family to enjoy. To learn more about visiting our city during the warm-weather months, request your free Vicksburg visitor’s guide.
Witness Vicksburg History
No summer in Vicksburg is complete without a trip to Vicksburg museums. Make a day of discovering Vicksburg history by visiting the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum, Old Depot Museum, Old Court House Museum, Yesterday’s Children Antique Doll and Toy Museum and Biedenharn Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia – all five of which are within walking distance from one another. Don’t forget to also stop by the Jacqueline House Museum and Southern Heritage Air Museum. To top it all off, schedule a guided tour of Vicksburg National Military Park with a Licensed Park Guide to learn all about the historic battlefield.
See a Summer Show
There’s always something going on in Vicksburg, from live blues performances to beauty competitions. The home of the Miss Mississippi Pageant for over 60 years, Vicksburg hosts this can’t-miss event every summer. Make sure to check out the event calendar for other shows and musical performances taking place this summer, including the Guinness Book of World Records’ longest-running show, Gold in the Hills, put on every year by the Vicksburg Theatre Guild.
Get Out and Play
Take the kids to play at Catfish Row Children’s Art Park. Located in Downtown Vicksburg on Levee Street, this park features a playground, splash fountain and gardens. Plus, murals line the floodwalls of the adjacent river, and art walls display artwork from local schoolchildren for fun visual touches. All season long, summer camps are available, so kids can make new friends, explore the outdoors and have some summertime fun.
Stock Up on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Taking place between early May and the end of July each year, the Vicksburg Farmer’s Market is open to the public on Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. Enjoy all the beautiful summer weather that Mississippi has to offer while picking out fresh fruits and veggies, homemade goods, crafts, live plants and more from local vendors.
Visit Vicksburg This Summer
With so much going on in Vicksburg, Mississippi each summer, you may have a tough time fitting everything into your trip itinerary. That’s why we’re here to help. Contact us today for help planning your summer stay.
