Category: Events

Play stickball or learn how to bead during our Discovery Week Summer Camp at the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians from 9 a.m. to noon on June 3-7 and June 10-14. During this two-week summer camp, campers will walk nature trails, play games like chunkey and archery, and create unique crafts to take home. All activities will occur at the pavilion, adjacent green spaces, and auditorium at Grand Village.

Registration is $50 per camper. Attendance is limited to 25 campers per week. The first week is geared towards 10 to 12 year olds, and the second week is geared towards 7 to 9 year olds. Campers are encouraged to bring their own refreshments. For more information, call 601-446-6502,or email info@natchezgrandvillage.com….

We are pleased to announce the 4^th Annual Natchez Bicycle Classic will be on Saturday June 8^th, 2024.

Riders will begin at 8am on Saturday, June 8^th on Broadway Street in front of the Natchez Grand Hotel along the Bluff.  They will then be escorted to the Natchez Trace Parkway by police and led by the host riders of the Natchez Bicycle Club to begin their various road distances of 16 miles, 25 miles, 40 miles, and 62.5 miles. We will also have a 48-mile multi-surface ride for cyclists who prefer that terrain. Along the rides, Coca Cola is providing three SAG (Support and Gear) stops for the riders to replenish with snacks, beverages, and comradery along with one moving SAG. Post-ride, we will be providing a meal and beverages for the participants.

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Briskets will be provided. Ingredients and water and any other items needed will have to be provided by the contestant. Cash prizes given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Deadline to register to compete is May 31st. Admission fee for adults is $10 and for children 5 & over it is $5 which includes a tasting kit…

This special event will celebrate Juneteenth through the music of several prominent blue artists at the Natchez City Auditorium. In addition to Melodic Princess, from Fayette, the list of artists will include LJ Echols, Avail Hollywood, OB Buchanan, and DJ Mario. Elias Lover III will serve as host.

On June 14th, 2024 these performances will offer a good mix of current and older blues artists, such as those who played during the Tyrone Davis era.

Tickets are $40 for general admission. Presale cost is $30 until May 1. VIP tables that seat eight people are $400 per table.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. For more information, call Carol Smith at 214-551-9858 or 601-653-0490.

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The event, which runs from 8:00 a.m. to noon, is designed to bring together local children and their guardians for a fun-filled morning of fishing and bonding. Taking place at the beautifully renovated Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park, located at 230B Wickcliff Road, Natchez, MS 39120, this event is free and open to the public.

Natchez Parks and Recreation is ensuring that no child misses out on this opportunity. For children without a fishing buddy, the department will provide one, along with fishing poles and bait. This inclusive approach ensures that all participants can fully enjoy the experience.

Event Highlights:
– Who: Local children and their guardians
– Where: Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park, 230B Wickcliff Road, Natchez, MS 39120
– When: Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to noon
– Cost: Free
– Lunch: Provided
– Transportation: Free transportation offered by Natchez Transit. Attendees should meet at the National Guard Armory in Liberty Park, with the bus departing at 7:30 a.m. sharp

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Live @ Five is a free, outdoor, family-friendly concert at the Bandstand on the Bluff that begins at 5:00 P.M. and ends at sunset.  Sunsets on the Bluff overlooking our Mighty Mississippi River simply never get old!  It is the perfect backdrop for live music.  

The purpose of Live @ Five is to create positive economic impact, while bringing many local organizations and our diverse community together.  By now, you know what to do… Grab your chairs, blankets, friends and family and celebrate in Natchez style!  The shows end with plenty of time to visit one of our local restaurants or watering holes.  Shop – Dine – Drink…Like a Local – just have your designated driver on call.  Don’t take our one-of-a-kind city, with the best people and views, for granted!  Join us!

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The 158th Annual Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 27. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten and the Rev. Louis Banks, pastor of Union Baptist Church, Vidalia, will serve as grand marshals.

Lineup will begin at 8 a.m. at Zion Baptist Church at 601 Magnolia Street in Vidalia. At 9 a.m., the parade will start at the foot of the Louisiana side of the bridge. It will proceed across the bridge to the former Natchez Visitor Center at 640 S. Canal St., where the participants will stop for a 30-minute break. Shuttles will be available at the former Visitor Center and cemetery.

From the former Visitor Center, the parade will proceed to the Natchez National Cemetery at 41 Cemetery Road, where the 11 a.m. ceremony will be held. Retired Army Sgt. Linda McClure of Alexandria is the guest speaker.

The program will include solo performances by Mayor Dan Gibson and 2019 Cathedral High School graduate Damira McGruder. A Memorial Day Band musical solo will be presented by Caymond Riley of the Elnora Riley Group in Vidalia.

For more information, call Laura Ann Jackson at 601-446-9052….

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