Festivals and Events in Jones County

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Celebrations happen all through the year in Jones County.

The Laurel Main Street Festival

- Every November an Arts and crafts, entertainment and good food festival for the entire family held 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 October 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 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 weekend in December.

LRMA 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.