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Annual
Events and Festivals
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February |
(Black
History Month) The Taste of the Soul
A Historical Perspective of Our Foods Local cooks share some of our
all time favorites from chitlins and greens to neckbones and chicken.
South African choir, poetry and local soloist perform songs from our
history. Come enjoy the good eats. Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm. Location: LT
Miller Community Center. For more information, contact Marjorie Brown,
662-746-9678 or Diane Delaware, 601-832-8175 or Clementine Davis,
662-746-5038. |
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February |
(Black
History Month) Blues in the Night
Everybody wants to know why we sing the blues. Eddie Cusic of Leland, MS
performs a brief history of the blues! Food & Blues for ALL. Time:
7:00pm-9:00pm. Location: MS Chemical Conference Center (Adults), Yazoo
City High School (Students) For more information contact Marjorie
Brown, 662-746-9678 or Diane Delaware, 601-832-8175 or Clementine Davis,
662-746-5038. |
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February |
(Black
History Month) Scenes from the Field
Artist, Adreinne "Cassie" Clemons of Austin, TX. Exhibits in Wood and
Metal Historical Depictions of Ordinary Life. Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm.
Location: Oakes African American Cultural Center. For more information,
contact Marjorie Brown, 662-746-9678 or Diane Delaware, 601-832-8175 or
Clementine Davis, 662-746-5038. |
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April |
Christmas in
April Rebuilding Day
Repair homes of low income and elderly, disable or families with
children. Time: 8:00am-5:00pm. Location: Yazoo County, MS. For more
information, call Rosalyn Glascoe or Louis Shipp. 662-746-1780. |
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April-July |
Dixie Youth
Baseball
Spring Baseball Program. Time: Different Times. Location: Different
Locations. For more information, call Yazoo Recreation Commission H.L.
Patterson. 662-746-4981. |
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May |
Mud Races
Hosted Firetower Race Track. Bring your family and your lawn chairs and
witness some of the Southıs Best Mud Racing. Admission: $10 ages 13 & up
/ $5 ages 6 to 12 / Free ages 5 & under. For more information, call
Timmy Boatner at 662-673-8219. |
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May |
The Jerry
Clower Festival
An event offering
something for all ages, including arts and crafts, clowns, children's
activities, food and lots more. Stages offer diverse entertainment of
local, regional and national musical acts, drama, magic and dance.
Location: Downtown. Contact: Colon Johnston 662-746-7676 or Yazoo County
Convention and Visitors Bureau, 662-746-1815, 1-800-381-0662 or write to
The Jerry Clower Festival, P.O. Box 1624, Yazoo City, MS 39194. |
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July |
Delta Yazoo Blues Festival
Live
entertainment with artist like Willie Clayton, O.B. Buchana, Omar
Cunningham and Denise LaSalle, food, family contest and games. Location:
Summerfest Park, Highway 16, Yazoo County, MS. Time: 3:00pm. Tickets:
$20 advance tickets, $25 at the gate. For more information call the
Yazoo County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 662-746-1815,
1-800-381-0662. |
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July |
Mud Races
Hosted Firetower Race Track. Bring your family and your lawn chairs and
witness some of the Southıs Best Mud Racing. Admission: $10 ages 13 & up
/ $5 ages 6 to 12 / Free ages 5 & under. For more information, call
Timmy Boatner at 662-673-8219. |
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August |
Mud Races
Hosted Firetower Race Track. Bring your family and your lawn chairs and
witness some of the Southıs Best Mud Racing. Admission: $10 ages 13 & up
/ $5 ages 6 to 12 / Free ages 5 & under. For more information, call
Timmy Boatner at 662-673-8219. |
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September October |
Yazoo County Fair
Amusement Rides and Exhibits of Local Canning, Arts and Crafts. There
will be no selling inside the exhibit building. Local Arts & Crafts
exhibits only. Time: Mon.-Sat. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Saturday Matinee,
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Admission Fees: One gate fee $7 Mon-Thurs: $8Fri. &
Sat.: $6 Sat Matinee: Free Parking. Location: Yazoo County Fairgrounds,
Hugh J. McGraw Drive. Contact: For Vendors please call Johnny Miller,
314-378-5704 or Yazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 662-746-1815
or 1-800-381-0662. |
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October |
Mud Races
Hosted Firetower Race Track. Bring your family and your lawn chairs and
witness some of the Southıs Best Mud Racing. Admission: $10 ages 13 & up
/ $5 ages 6 to 12 / Free ages 5 & under. For more information, call
Timmy Boatner at 662-673-8219. |
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October |
Fall in the
Garden
"First Pick" preferred shopping &Preview Party. Admission: $10,
Location: St. Mary's Catholic Church, Main at Madison Street, Yazoo
City, MS. Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm. A presentation of St. Mary's Altar
Society, for more information contact Peggy Moore 662-746-1680. |
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October |
Fall in the
Garden
Free Plant & Herb Sale with Fall & Harvest Goods. Location: St. Mary's
Catholic Church. Main at Madison Street, Yazoo City, MS. Time:
8:00am-2:00pm. A presentation of St. Mary's Altar Society, for more
information contact Peggy Moore 662-746-1680. |
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November |
Christmas Open House
Merchants around Yazoo open their stores to consumers for a Christmas
preview of their merchandise. Time: 1:00 -5:00pm. For more information,
contact Brenda Johnston at 662-746-7676. |
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November |
Yazoo County
Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
Dinner, Entertainment and annual report on activities of the Yazoo
County Chamber of Commerce. Time: 6:00 p.m. Contact: Yazoo County
Chamber of Commerce, Jerry Frasier, 662-746-1273. |
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November |
Yazoo
County Holiday Parade
Floats, bands and other entries liven the streets of Yazoo City in a
celebration of the Winter Holidays. Time: 6:00pm. Location: Main Street,
Yazoo City. Contact: Main Street Promotions Committee, Garry Andrews
662-746-4911. |
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