Mississippi Fairs & Festivals: The Complete 2026 Guide
Mississippi hosts 35 fairs and festivals in 2026 across 20 counties — agricultural fairs, craft shows, food festivals, and seasonal celebrations. Season peaks in October, November, August. This guide covers the best-rated events, when to go, and how to find fairs near you.
Best-rated fairs & festivals in Mississippi
4.9(630)Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival
A craft fair in Ocean Springs.
4.8(244)In 12 daysEarths Bounty Summer Night Market
The vendors will be selling a variety of items including local produce, fish, herbs, seeds, honey, dairy products, jams/jellies, processed foods, baked goods, potted plants, arts/crafts, artisan goods, and more.
4.7(182)Mississippi Holiday Market
A craft fair in Jackson.
4.6(87)Batesville Fall Gun Show
You will find a wide range of firearms, guns, ammo, knives, accessories, and other related products.
4.5(367)Hattiesburg Fall Gun Show
You will find a wide range of firearms, guns, ammo, knives, accessories, and other related products.
4.5(187)Greenwood Summer Gun Show
You will find a wide range of firearms, guns, ammo, knives, accessories, and other related products.
When to go
33 of 35 events have confirmed 2026 dates; 2 more are recurring or have dates still to be announced.
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Frequently asked questions
How many fairs and festivals are there in Mississippi in 2026?
Our directory lists 35 fairs and festivals across Mississippi, spanning 20 counties for the 2026 season — from agricultural fairs and craft shows to food festivals and seasonal celebrations.
When is fair season in Mississippi?
Mississippi's fair and festival season runs throughout the year, but it peaks in October, November, August. October alone has 9 events.
What is the most popular fair in Mississippi?
By Google reviews, Pearl Food and Culture Festival in Pearl is among the most popular, holding a 4.3★ rating from 5,896 reviews.
What types of fairs and festivals are in Mississippi?
The most common are craft (32), food festival (19), artisan (9), music (7). You can browse any type, or filter by town, county, and month.