Mississippi Tourism Ideas

I just got this from the Mississippi Delta tourism association about upcoming events down in the heart of blues country.  Check it out!

Clarksdale / Cleveland / DeSoto County / Greenville Greenwood / Indianola / Tunica / Vicksburg / Yazoo City

The Mississippi Blues Trail For a die-hard blues enthusiast, traveling the Mississippi Blues Trail is a dream come true. For those less familiar with this soulful mix of rock & roll, jazz and rhythm & blues, it's an unforgettable -- and maybe unexpected -- experience. The hundreds of miles of Mississippi Blues Trail explore the history of blues music and the lives of the musicians who made their mark in the Delta. With more than 100 fascinating landmarks, it's a mile-upon-mile enshrinement of musical gods. But maybe more than that, the trail is a true uncensored look into one of America's most captivating regions. Full Story... Tunica Riverpark: 2 for 1 Museum admission Tunica Riverpark One River Park Drive, Tunica, MS 38664 Immerse yourself in the legend and life of the mighty Mississippi at America's newest park and museum on the Mississippi River. Alluvian Summer Get-Away Alluvian Hotel 318 Howard Street, Greenwood, MS 38930 Visit The Alluvian for a summer get-away. Package includes one-night accommodations, a $50 credit at Giardina's restaurant and a sweet treat on arrival. Starting at $215 plus tax. Friday at the Stage - May 28, 2010 Open air stage downtown Downtown Hernando, Hernando, MS 38632 Free concert for the family at the open air stage in downtown Clarksdale. Bring your children, lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy Loose Bruce and his wide variety of musical styles. Steve Miller Band - May 28, 2010 Tunica Harrah's Tunica Resorts, MS 38664 Formed in 1967 in San Francisco, California. The band is managed by Steve Miller on guitar and lead vocals. Outstanding Teen - May 31 - June 5, 2010 Vicksburg Convention Center Vicksburg, MS The Miss Mississippi Outstanding Teen Pageant festivities will get kicked off on Monday, May 31st with the Princess Crowning luncheon at the Southern Culture Heritage Foundation. "Sunset on the Square" - June 3, 2010 Hernando Historic Courthouse Square Downtown Hernando, Hernando, MS 38632 Hernando’s “Sunset on the Square” Summer Concert series, sponsored by First Tennessee Bank, presents Pop Rock artist, Ingram Hill as the first in the series of concerts in June. Highway 61 Blues Festival - June 5 - 6, 2010 Downtown Leland Leland, MS 38756 Tickets on sale at the Highway 61 Blues Museum or you can purchase them at the gate. Gates open at 10:00am. Chrome Show - June 12, 2010 Downtown Greenwood Howard Street, Greenwood, MS 38930 This car show is for the whole family-complete with custom cars, street rods, muscle cars, and classic motorcycles, cars and trucks. Bentonia Blues Festival - June 19 - 20, 2010 Blue Front Cafe' 107 E. Railroad Ave., Bentonia, MS 39040 Find your way to downtown Bentonia, MS for some great MS Delta blues music. There's something for everyone. From food, arts & crafts, and entertainment for the entire family! B.B. King Homecoming Festival - July 2 - 3, 2010 Indianola, MS This year’s B.B. King Homecoming festival will be bigger, encompassing two days, Friday, July 2 and Saturday, July 3, and featuring blues, motorcycles and barbecue.

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