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Leake County boasts
several annual festivals celebrating the local culture
and numerous artistic events which are staged throughout
the year.
Carthage's Octoberfest is an annual Arts and Crafts Festival held on the first weekend in October. The two-day festival attracts around 200 exhibitors. Many of these exhibitors continue on to the Canton Flea Market later in October and each spring in Canton which is just 22 miles away.
The Wildlife Extravaganza is held annually in November at the Carthage Coliseum. The event includes youth and adult archery contest, Big Buck contest, entertainment, informative speakers, and dinner.
The Leake County Christmas Parade is held annually on the first Monday in December beginning at the Carthage Coliseum, going around the court square, and returning to the Coliseum featuring entries of all kinds. It is a fun and enjoyable time for the participants and parade goers.
Square Affair and Heart of Mississippi 5-K Run/Walk is held annually on the third Saturday in May. The charity event features a 5-K Run, 5-K Walk, and a one-mile Fun Run, entertainment in the amphitheater, Kid's Zone, and arts and crafts.
Lena's Independence Celebration is held on the Fourth of July each year. The day of family fun draws thousands of people to the small Southwestern Leake County town. The fun-filled day includes food, games, entertainment, political speeches, and arts and crafts concluding with a gigantic fireworks display at dusk.
Harmony Homecoming is held annually in August. It is a homecoming and reunion of the Harmony Community with games, food, and entertainment.
For more information on the above Leake County events, call the Leake County Chamber of Commerce at 601-267-9231. www.leakems.com
The Sasser Park, a tree-shaded park in Carthage provides annual musical and theatrical performances from an outdoor amphitheater.
Located just 20 miles east of Carthage, the
Pearl River Resort
brings the best of live entertainment and attractions to
the South - from stage shows, concerts and professional
boxing to unique, one-of-a-kind themed attractions and
exhibits.
Pearl
River Resort
The amenities of the capital City of Jackson are just an hour’s drive and include internationally acclaimed cultural exhibitions, music festivals, international ballet competition, minor league baseball, opera and symphony performances, fine dining, museums and shopping.
Scenic roads, historic homes. fun
festivals are just minutes away in
Meridian and
East Mississippi!
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