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relocation information: About Columbus
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ATTRACTIONS: Festivals
FEBRUARY
Historic African-American Tour
A guided tour in honor of the Black History Month.
Tel: 800-920-3533
MARCH
Arts Auction Gala
Trotter Convention Center
Features live musical performances and an arts auction.
APRIL
Columbus Spring Pilgrimage
Tennessee Williams Home & Welcome Center
Tel: 800-920-3533
Tales From The Crypt
Friendship Cemetery
Live theatrical performances presenting the lives of real people at their grave sites.
Tel: 662-329-7360
Flea Market, Antique & Craft Exhibits
Columbus Fairgrounds
Tel: 662-328-5147
Decoration Day Reenactment
Friendship Cemetery
Portrayal of the history of the 1866 service, which was later commemorated through the national annual Memorial Day celebration.
MAY
Market Street Festival
Downtown Columbus
Live music performances and arts and crafts exhibits.
Tel: 662-328-6305
JUNE
Juneteenth Celebration
A two-day festival with live performances.
Tel: 662-329-5871
JULY
Columbus Air Force Base Go 4th!
Beautiful 4th of July firework celebration with live music and dances.
Tel: 662-434-7068
AUGUST
Duathlon
Lake Lowndes State Park
A series of sports events and competitions.
Tel: 662-328-2110
SEPTEMBER
Tennessee Williams Tribute & Victorian Home Tour
Plays and various exhibits in honor of American playwright, Tennessee Williams.
Tel: 800-327-2686
Seventh Avenue Heritage Festival
Festival in celebration of Columbus’ historic business district.
OCTOBER
Roast’N Boast
Columbus Fairgrounds
A day of celebration, music and barbecue cooking.
Tel: 662-328-5026
Welty Weekend at the W
Mississippi University for Women
Presentation of literary works by American writers. The focus of the program is on Southern literature.
Tel: 662-329-7119
NOVEMBER
Antique Show & Sale Decorative Arts & Presentation Forum
Antique exhibitions for both, antique collectors and casual visitors.
Tel: 800-920-3533
Downtown Open House
Main Street Business owners in downtown Columbus offer special sales and refreshments to their customers.
Tel: 662-328-6305
DECEMBER
Star Driving Tour
Christmas spectacle of lights in the historic downtown Columbus, featuring Antebellum and Victorian homes, decorated with gold or silver stars, respectively.
Love Feast at MUW
Mississippi University for Women
Christmas tradition and celebration in Welty Hall.
Tel: 662-329-7204
Wassail Fest
Downtown Columbus
Night of fun, music and good food for the whole family.
Tel: 662-328-6305
Festivals in Surrounding Cities:
Cotton District Arts Festival (Starkville)
Prairie Arts Festival (West Point)
Railroad Festival (Amory) |
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