Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival

Vicksburg, Mississippi is the quintessential river city, serving as the region’s center of commerce and culture for nearly 200 years.

With a commanding view of the Mississippi River, Vicksburg is The Key to the South, a place where art, history and culture are on full display in several museums, art galleries, and more than 1,000 historic monuments. The downtown’s beautiful brick streets are also brimming with clothing boutiques, specialty shops, and antique stores. Fine flavors of the South, both old and new, can be found at several eateries throughout the city. In addition, live music aficionados can sample Mississippi Delta Blues, country, jazz, or rock ‘n roll at multiple venues, and those who want to try their luck can check out gaming, entertainment, and dining at one of Vicksburg’s four waterfront casinos.

The Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival (VHAF) gives collectors the unique opportunity to see the work of 32 artists all in one place. Visitors are also able to meet and interact with artists, deepening the connection to the work and creating a more meaningful understanding of the creative process. Media categories for artists include clay, drawing/ pastels, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media (2D), mixed media (3D), painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and wood. In addition to fine art, the VHAF will host activities for children, food vendors and local musicians.

A new signature art event for the state of Mississippi is coming to Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival will be held September 26-28, 2025, bringing dozens of acclaimed artists from around the country to the heart of beautiful downtown Vicksburg. The show will present artists and their work against the splendid setting of the vibrant, hip, and historic downtown area, during glorious fall weather and the dryest time of the year in Mississippi.

The inaugural event is part of the city’s Bicentennial celebrations, marking 200 years since Vicksburg’s founding in 1825. To further celebrate Vicksburg’s storied history, VHAF is incorporating one of the city’s most delicious legends with the Mint Julep Trail. According to legend, the mint julep was first created by flatboaters on the Mississippi, who would sip the libation by the waters of a spring surrounded by mint plants near Vicksburg. The Mint Julep Trail will pay homage to this local legend with area bars and restaurants presenting their version of the iconic beverage for visitors to taste.