Festivals

The Laurel Loblolly Festival

An arts and crafts, entertainment and good food festival for the entire family held annually on the first Saturday in October in Historic Downtown Laurel.

Day in the Park

Arts and crafts festival sponsored by The Laurel Arts League with the City of Laurel, the first Saturday in May.

Blues Bash

Live blues in August on the lawn of the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art served with old-fashioned barbecue.

Ellisville Rotary Fest

This downtown Ellisville festival featuring arts and crafts, collectibles, food and entertainment held the last Saturday in November supports a scholarship fund for Jones County Students.

Ellisville Easter Parade and Egg Hunt

An old-fashioned Easter event sponsored by the Ellisville Merchants Association.

Women’s Life Conference

A Saturday conference sponsored by South Central Regional Medical Center in late April or early May on topics of interest to women, presented by a celebrity guest.

South Mississippi Fair

Held the third week of October, this regional fair showcases national and local talent, food and midway rides and events for the entire family.

Laurel Sertoma Christmas Parade

The state’s largest parade in downtown Laurel the first Saturday in December.

Lauren Rogers Museum of Art Gala

Fund-raising silent auction and gala ball in December to benefit the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art.

Laurel Kiwanis Annual Pancake Day

Traditional fund-raising event for this premier service organization held the first Saturday in December.

Landrum’s Homestead Christmas Village

An open house at Landrum’s Homestead held the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, highlighted by a candlelight tour after 5 p.m.

Independence Day Fireworks Show

 A family favorite held at Sawmill Square Mall.

Magnolia Center Events

Located at the Laurel Fair Grounds, this 60,000-square foot, 7,500-seat state-of-the-art facility hosts shows, conferences, classes and meetings all through the year.