MLK Day
An event with a mission to provide an inclusive, unique and creative MLK Day celebration for the citizens of a specific section of the Mississippi Delta, Yazoo County and adjacent communities. During the month there will be several events planned just to name a few, The MLK Yazoo Trail, 100 Acts of Kindness, Poster and Essay Contest, Dedication and Unity Prayer Service, ending with The King Affair Celebration at the Manchester. For more information contact Diane Delaware via email.

Black History Parade
Sponsored by Men of Standards. Saturday February 6, 2010 at 11:00am Lineup begins YCPD at 10:00am. Down Main; Up Washington, End at Police Department. No fee to register (call) 662-746-7000 Robert Coleman. Deadline to enter is January 30, 2010.

The Jerry Clower Festival
An event offering something for all ages, including arts and crafts, clowns, children's games and rides, food and lots more. Stages offer diverse entertainment of local, regional and national musical acts, drama, magic and dance. Location: Downtown. Contact: Colon Johnston 662-746-7676 or Yazoo County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 662-746-1815, 1-800-381-0662.

Yazoo County Area Job Fair
9:00 am to 2:00 pm, National Guard Armory in Yazoo City. Open to the Public; No Admission Fee for applicants. Meet 30+ employers with employment opportunities in various fields such as Accounting, Administration, Engineering, Law Enforcement, Truck Driving, Administration and much more. For additional information, call the WIN Job Center at (662) 746-1141. This event is a part of the Governor's Job Fair Network of Mississippi.

Dynamic Sounds of Gospel

Celebrating it's 6th year, this event features many local gospel acts and many more from surrounding states!  Saturday, May 29th at 6pm - FREE Admission!  Sunday, May 30th - $10 Admission.  For more information, call (662) 571-2269.  This project is partially funded by the Yazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

M for Mississippi FREE public screening!

"M for Mississippi: A Road Trip through the Birthplace of the Blues" is an award-winning documentary. You will not want to miss this FREE event!  7:00 pm at the Triangle Cultural Center in Yazoo City, MS.  For more information on "M for Mississippi" visit their website here. For information about this event, please contact the Yazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 662-746-1815, or visit the YazooCVB Facebook page.

SPECIAL Unwind After 5!

At the historic Blue Front Cafe!  Don't miss this FREE event in downtown Bentonia, the night before the 38th Annual Bentonia Blues Festival!  Jam sessions with Bentonia's own Jimmy "Duck" Holmes and others!  Free refreshments! For information about this event, please contact the Yazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 662-746-1815, or visit the YazooCVB Facebook page.

Bentonia Blues Festival 2010 Presented by the Yazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Live entertainment including blues and gospel, food, family contests, games, arts and crafts. Location: Blue Front Café, 107 E. Railroad Ave., Bentonia, MS. For information about this event, please contact the Yazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 662-746-1815, or visit the YazooCVB Facebook page, (800) 381-0662. To register as an Arts & Crafts or Food vendor, contact (662) 755-2281.

Lindsey Lawn Summerfest 2010

The Yazoo City Housing Authority along with the "Brothers and Sisters" will be hosting the Lindsey Lawn Summerfest 2010. Activities for the children include a picnic, door prizes, dance contest, basketball shoot-out, horseback riding, double-dutch contest, dunking booths and space jumps! For more information or to make donations please contact (601) 927-2903.  This project is partially funded by the Yazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Hampton Inn Hotel GRAND OPENING!

Attend the Grand Opening of Yazoo City's all new Hampton Inn Hotel.  Ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 am, with hotel tours to follow!  For more information, please contact Pat Yarborough and her friendly staff at (662) 746-3333.

6th Annual Youth Conference hosted by Antioch M.B. Church

This is an exciting event that no young person should miss. This year's theme is "Count Me In" - Help My Unbelief.  For more information, please contact Antioch M.B. Church at 662-746-9106 or Pamela Gatson at 662-571-0795.  This project is partially funded by the Yazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Oakes African-American Cultural Center Support Banquet

8th annual support banquet, which raises funds to operate and maintain the center throughout the year.  Tickets are $10 each.  For more information, please call 662-746-7984.

Emory Hodgson Community Service Award Ceremony Emory Hodgson Community Service Award Ceremony
Triangle Cultural Center, 332 N. Main Street, 6:00 pm. Honorees to be announced closer to date. Public is invited to attend. FREE

Yazoo County Fair
One Gate Admission: Monday –Thursday 6pm-10pm , $8, Friday 6pm-10:30pm $9, Saturday 6pm-10:30pm $9,Matinee (Saturday & Sunday Only)10am-2pm $6, Free Parking. Contact: For Vendors please call Martin McGraw 662-746-4665.

Magnoilia Crappie Club tournament at Wolf Lake. 

For more information, contact Hugh Kurtz, Tournament Director, at 601-946-3111 or e-mail hskrutz@fpwk.com

Yazoo County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Dinner
Yazoo County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Dinner, entertainment and annual report on activities of the Yazoo County Chamber of Commerce. Time: 6:00 p.m. For more information call Yazoo County Chamber of Commerce, 662-746-1273. November 13 & 14, 2010 Holiday Open House Merchants around Yazoo open their stores to consumers for a Christmas preview of their merchandise. Time: 1:00 -5:00pm. For more information, call 1-800-381-0662.

Yazoo County Holiday Parade
Floats, bands and other entries liven the streets of Yazoo City in a celebration of the Winter Holidays. Time: 6:00 pm. Location: Main Street, Yazoo City. For more information, call 1-800-381-0662 or 662-746-4911. This is a tentative schedule events are subject to change. If you're planning to attend any event please call prior to date of the event.