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2008 MISSISSIPPI 2008 (see 2007)
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
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March 7-9, 2008 Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival
Biloxi, Mississippi
The Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival visits cities throughout the Gulf Coast states to share the love of fine wine, gourmet cuisine and Gulf Coast culture.
April 5, 2008 33rd Annual World Catfish Festival
Belzoni, Mississippi
Belzoni, Mississippi in Humphreys County, Mississippi, The Catfish Capital of the World. Crowning of Miss Catfish, Catfish Eating Contest, Catfish on Parade, music, arts, crafts.
April 17-20 & 24-27, 2008 16th Annual Crawfish Festival
Biloxi, Mississippi
Delicious food, spectacular rides, challenging games and unique vendors. It was chosen as one of the top 200 events in the United States. That includes it in a class with the Daytona 500. The festival draws crowds from three states, and averages 50,000 guests during its four-day run.
April 19, 2008 Sante' South Wine Festival
Jackson, Mississippi
More than 30 vintners of fine wines from across the globe, and the best in the state restaurant fare offering samplings of their wares. Proceeds from the event support Alzheimer's Association -Mississippi Chapter. The south's preeminent wine experience!
August 1-3, 2008 Natchez Food & Wine Festival
Nathez, Mississippi
Royal Wine & Cheese Tasting, British High Tea, Brews on the Bluff, Tastings Along the River. Includes 4th Annual Martha White/Great River Road Biscuit Cook Off.
2007 MISSISSIPPI 2007
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new 2008 dates
July 12-14, 2007 20th Annual Slugburger Festival
Corinth, Mississippi
A one of a kind favorite, named in honor of a unique “burger,” features arts, crafts, carnival rides, and slugburger samplings. And live entertainment. The carnival is located on Court Square.
September 15-16, 2007 26th Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival
Biloxi, Mississippi
September 29, 2007 Wing Dang Doodle Festival
Forest, Mississippi (no website)
Chicken wing cooking contest, live blues music, arts and crafts, talent show, pet parade and more!
For additional Information: 601-469-4332 or chamberguide@bellsouth.net
October 4-6, 2007 Kansas City Hog Wild BBQ Festival
Corinth, Mississippi
This competition “pits” some of the best cooking teams around in a tasty barbecue contest. The festival was once known as the Tri-State Fair features live entertainment and thrilling rides.
October 20, 2007 Gautier Mullet Festival
Gautier Mississippi
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy delicious regional food specialties, 2 Music & Entertainment Stages, Arts & Craft show, Regional Food, Heritage & Educational Area, Car & Motorcycle Show, Mullet Toss Contest and the Free rides in the Kid's/ Teen’s Area. Fun for all ages. Over 20,000 folks attended last year’s festival. Free Admission
October 25-28, 2007 SFA 2007 Symposium
Oxford, Mississippi
Southern Foodways Alliance: ‘The State of Southern Food’
November 17, 2007 Chili Today & Hot Tamale Festival
Corinth, Mississippi
Including an International Chili Society Sanctioned event: The Crossroads Regional Chili Cook-off featuring the People’s Choice Award where the festival goers chooses the winner. Three stages of live music, crafts, games, food, and the selection of Miss Chili Pepper and Mr. Hot Tamale will be featured. Prizes for Red Chili, Chili Verde, Salsa, and People’s Choice will be awarded.
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