Events in Tupelo
Back to School Community Giveaway
A Back to School Community Giveaway will be held at The North Green Street Church of Christ. The event is open to K-12 students. Vendors who would like to participate can call (662) 842-4327.
The North Green Street Church of ChristOtis Walker Band
At Blue Canoe in Tupelo, the Otis Walker Band brings a swampy, soulful blend of Delta blues, New Orleans funk, southern soul, and back-porch groove. Frontman and keyboardist Otis Walker leads this Huntsville, Alabama group, drawing inspiration from Dr. John and the South’s deep musical traditions. The performance flows from gritty blues rock to rolling rhythms made for crowded dance floors and late-night jams, delivering live music you can feel and carry with you after the show.
Blue CanoeKudzu Kings Night Two
Night Two at Blackline Music Hall in Tupelo features Kudzu Kings, an alt-country and roots-rock jam group from Oxford, Mississippi. Known for a sound that blends country, bluegrass, and improvisational rock and roll, the band built its early following with a self-titled debut and the 1999 release Y2Kow.
Blackline Music HallDowntown Farmers Market
At The Depot in Tupelo, this farmers market brings neighbors and growers together for fresh, locally sourced produce, honey, baked treats, flowers, and more. Presented by Tombigbee Fiber, it is a downtown staple where shoppers, farmers, and makers mingle to live music, with coffee trucks and activities for kids creating a welcoming, family-friendly setting. Connect directly with the people who grow and make the food and goods offered here.
The DepotSongs & Stories with Tricia Walker
GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter Tricia Walker offers an intimate program of songs and stories at St. Luke United Methodist Church. Her writing is steeped in the American South, blending hardship and hope with grace and beauty. Her catalog includes cuts by Faith Hill, Patty Loveless, and Alison Krauss, whose version of Looking in the Eyes of Love earned a GRAMMY Award. The gathering carries a porchlike ease, with personal tales and melodies that honor roots, memory, and connection.
St. Luke United Methodist ChurchTupelo Flea Market
Spend a weekend browsing booths at Tupelo Flea Market. Admission is $1.00 per person, and kids 5 and under are free. Expect open hours across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with free public parking available including handicapped spaces.
Tupelo Flea MarketBay Simpson
Bay Simpson is performing live at Backline Music Hall in Tupelo. The show is set to start at 7:00 PM.
Backline Music HallMovies on the Trace: FernGully
Settle in for an easygoing movie night under the stars on the Natchez Trace as FernGully (1992) screens as part of an outdoor film series. Spread a blanket on the grass beneath Southern pines, bring snacks if you like, and enjoy a summer evening with family and friends. Admission is free. A short ranger program lasting about 15 to 20 minutes will precede the film. The gathering takes place on the lawn outside the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center. Please follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out everything you bring.
Parkway Visitor CenterMiss Spirit of the South
Miss Spirit of the South is a pageant at Dorsey Attendance Center featuring beauty and OOC. PPW details will be announced soon.
Dorsey Attendance CenterDelta Waterfowl Pontotoc Chapter Banquet
Hosted at The Antler, this community banquet by the Delta Waterfowl Pontotoc Chapter supports conservation, youth involvement, and the future of waterfowl hunting in the local area. Sponsorship opportunities are available at the Double Banded, Banded, Pintail, Mallard, and Teal levels, with each package including banquet tickets, memberships, sponsor recognition, and a gift from the Pontotoc chapter. Individuals and businesses can sponsor a table, donate, or support the event in other ways. For details or to arrange a sponsorship, contact the chapter.
The AntlerHarmony Culture Fest
Harmony Culture Fest makes its debut at Gum Tree Park. This free festival features a local artist along with a live recording.
Gum Tree ParkAugust 20, 2026 Summer Youth Concert Series (15+)
Live music is on the horizon, with monthly lineups to be announced soon. Tickets are $5, and attendees must be at least 15 years old. Bleu Collar Toasties will have its kitchen open.
Backline Music HallTupelo SuperShow
The Tupelo SuperShow brings Memphis Wrestling together with Pontotoc Run Club for a pro wrestling fundraiser at Tupelo Flea Market supporting St. Jude. WWE Hall of Famers Jerry "The King" Lawler and "Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart appear as special guests, helping raise funds and taking part in a meet and greet with the Memphis Wrestling roster before the action begins, with a brief signing during the show. The lineup includes Heritage Champion Tim Bosby, Big John Dalton, K-Toomer, Slaughterhouse, Ray Sanders, Xya Wolf, Raven Black and more, and Coach Pillar from the Pontotoc Run Club returns to compete. A multi-person Rumble on the Trail battle royal will decide the first Memphis Wrestling St. Jude Hero Champion and award a new championship belt. Proceeds support St. Jude through the North MS St. Jude Heroes, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Details about the official after party will be announced.
Tupelo Flea MarketThe Speak Of Love Tour
This event spotlights David Phelps, a vocalist celebrated for a remarkable voice that reaches over three octaves and for conveying the heart of every song. He has brought audiences to their feet on many of the world’s most renowned stages. His career includes numerous Dove and Grammy accolades along with several platinum recording projects.
Harrisburg Baptist ChurchTupelo SuperShow
Join Memphis Wrestling for the Tupelo SuperShow fundraiser benefiting St. Jude. The night features WWE Hall of Famers Jerry “The King” Lawler and Jimmy Hart, plus additional Memphis Wrestling legends and special guests. Doors open for a meet-and-greet from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with belltime starting at 7:00 PM for the in-action wrestling lineup, plus a special rumble on the trail battle for the Memphis Wrestling St. Jude Heroes Championship belt. Come out for a full evening of wrestling, meet-and-greet time, and charity support.
Tupelo Furniture MarketMovies on the Trace: Yogi Bear (2010)
Enjoy a relaxed Mississippi night along the Natchez Trace with an open air movie series. Bring a blanket, choose a comfy spot on the grass, and watch a film with Southern pines as the backdrop. It suits anyone who loves summer evenings outdoors with family and friends. Snacks are welcome. Please follow Leave No Trace principles and take all trash with you. There is no admission charge. A brief ranger program of about 15 to 20 minutes comes first, then the movie begins. The event takes place on the lawn outside the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center.
Parkway Visitor CenterHands-on History: Skills of Yesterday
Take a break from screens and explore time-honored skills with the Tombigbee Pioneers, a living history group offering hands-on demonstrations at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center. Try weaving baskets, spinning wool, making old-fashioned dolls, woodworking, exploring early American musical instruments, and tatting delicate doilies. Slow the pace, create something tangible, and reconnect with everyday know-how from the past... no screens or passwords required.
Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor CenterThe Tupelo Sessions: Songs & Stories
Pull up a chair for an evening of songs, stories, and acoustic performances featuring award-winning songwriters Brian Harrison, John Major, William Stults, and Patrick Sudduth. Hear the inspiration behind the songs, learn about each writer’s creative process, and enjoy a relaxed listening-room experience. Complimentary snacks will be available, and there will be a cash bar.
Elvis Presley BirthplaceMen's Outing 2026
Hosted by Apostolic Life, this men's outing features a day of fellowship, good food, and friendly competition. Activities include clay shooting, cornhole, and horseshoes, along with time to connect with friends. A classic fish fry will be served with fried fish, hushpuppies, french fries, coleslaw, and more. Proceeds from the event support the purchase of new church vans for Apostolic Life. Tickets are available at three levels: Fish Fry Only for $15, Tournament Games plus Fish Fry for $30, or Clay Shoot plus Fish Fry for $40. Registration is open.
463 Euclatubba RdMovies on the Trace: Oh Brother Where Art Thou?
Settle in under the stars for a laid back Mississippi evening on the Natchez Trace with an outdoor movie series. Spread a blanket, pick a comfortable spot on the grass, and enjoy a film framed by Southern pines. It is a relaxed way to spend a summer night with family and friends. Snacks are welcome. Please follow Leave No Trace principles and take everything with you when you leave. Admission is free. A short ranger program of about 15 to 20 minutes will take place before the screening. The gathering is set on the lawn outside the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center.
Parkway Visitor CenterBaby Shower for Dads
A community celebration of fatherhood welcomes new dads, expectant fathers, and the men who strengthen healthy families and strong communities. Enjoy complimentary food and casual games, pick up free baby essentials, and look forward to prize giveaways. A friendly cook-off competition adds to the fun, creating a supportive space to connect and celebrate the journey into parenthood.
Tupelo Farmers MarketMovies on the Trace: National Treasure (2004)
Spread out on the grass for an outdoor screening of National Treasure, part of a relaxed movie series along the Natchez Trace. Guests are welcome to bring blankets and settle beneath the Southern pines for an easygoing Mississippi night with friends and family. Snacks are welcome, and everyone is encouraged to follow Leave No Trace principles by packing out all trash. Admission is free. A short ranger program of about 15 to 20 minutes will take place before the movie. The screening happens on the lawn outside the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center.
Parkway Visitor CenterMovies on the Trace: Hoppers (2026)
Relax beneath the night sky along the Natchez Trace at an outdoor movie series that captures the easy pace of a Mississippi evening. Bring a blanket and choose a comfortable spot on the grass surrounded by Southern pines. Snacks are welcome. A short ranger program, about 15 to 20 minutes, leads into the film. The screening takes place on the lawn outside the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center. Admission is free. Please follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out everything you bring.
Parkway Visitor Centerjust Jesus 5k Run/Walk
This 5K run and walk at Fair Park directs all proceeds to purchasing Bibles and devotional books, which will be distributed free of charge to people who do not have one.
Fair ParkHands-on History: Skills of Yesterday
Step away from screens and explore pioneer era know how with the Tombigbee Pioneers living history group at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center. Try basket weaving, spinning wool, making old fashioned dolls, woodworking, early American musical instruments, doily tatting, and other traditional skills. This hands on experience invites participants to slow down, make something tangible, and reconnect with everyday practices from the past without relying on technology.
Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor CenterHalloween Cookie Class!
Celebrate the season with a Halloween themed cookie decorating class hosted by Braylie Bakes Cookies. Create five festive cookies inspired by a cauldron, a witch’s hat, a haunted house, a ghost, and a potion bottle. Each ticket includes one beverage, with choices such as dirty soda, dirty alani, or lotus. Participants receive individual icing bags and all necessary tools, so there is nothing to bring. No experience is required and beginners are welcome. The class is priced at $72 per person and runs for about two hours. Cookies and icing contain eggs, dairy, and wheat. Ingredients include plain flour, sugar, butter, eggs, meringue powder, corn syrup, vanilla extract, butter or vanilla emulsion, salt, baking powder, cornstarch, and food coloring. Items are prepared in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Mississippi’s food safety regulations.
Movies on the Trace: Migration (2023)
Enjoy a relaxed Mississippi night under the stars on the Natchez Trace with an outdoor movie. Bring a blanket and pick a comfortable spot on the grass beneath the Southern pines. It is a welcoming outing for families and friends who love warm evenings outside. Snacks are welcome, and everyone is encouraged to follow Leave No Trace principles by taking all items and trash with them. Admission is free. The evening begins with a brief ranger program lasting about 15 to 20 minutes, followed by the film. The screening takes place on the lawn outside the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center.
Parkway Visitor CenterConcert at Robins Street Art Stroll in Tupelo, MS
Experience Tupelo’s well known Robins Street Art Stroll, a walk dedicated to art along Robins Street in Tupelo, MS.
Robins St, Tupelo, MS 38804, United StatesBack Alley String Band at Blue Canoe
Back Alley String Band brings its North Mississippi and Memphis rooted trio sound to Blue Canoe in Tupelo. The set spans old time and bluegrass, jug band tunes, Irish traditional, Hill Country blues, and touches of jazz, with both originals and covers. The lineup features Andy Ratliff on guitars, banjo, mandolin, and vocals, John Kilgore on guitars, ukulele, and vocals, and John Kveen on upright bass with possible vocals. This appearance is a hometown show for Andy, a Tupelo native. Admission is free, and special guests may make an appearance.
Blue Canoe2026 BOND Food Fight
Step into a retro celebration at BOND Food Fight: Tupelo 2026, where a 70s themed cake showdown puts local bakers in the spotlight. Guests can sample an array of creative cakes, cast votes for favorites, and take a turn in the beloved cake walk for a chance to bring a cake home. Honors will be awarded in several categories, including Fan Favorite, Best Dressed, First Place Overall, and Wilma Sartin’s Top Tier Award. After the judging wraps up, enjoy family friendly games with prizes and opportunities to score free desserts. Treats will also be available for purchase from competitors and additional vendors. Dress in your best 70s look for the costume contest and a shot at a prize. This gathering celebrates local talent, creativity, and small businesses, offering a fun way to support bakers, restaurants, and food entrepreneurs as they connect with new customers. Ticket details will be announced soon.
Springhill District BuildingMovies on the Trace: Land Before Time (1988)
Enjoy an easygoing Mississippi evening on the Natchez Trace with an outdoor screening under the stars. Claim a comfortable spot on the grass beneath the Southern pines, bring a blanket, and relax with family and friends. Admission is free. A short ranger program lasting about 15 to 20 minutes comes first, followed by the film. Snacks are welcome. Please follow Leave No Trace principles and carry out everything you bring. The screening takes place on the lawn outside the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center.
Parkway Visitor CenterZach Bellas will be performing live in Tupelo, Mississippi at Blue Canoe
Zach Bellas will perform live at Blue Canoe in Tupelo, Mississippi as part of a fall U.S. tour. More event details will be shared soon.
Blue CanoeTSH 23rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament
TSH hosts its 23rd annual charity golf tournament at Tupelo National Golf Club. Early registrants receive a dozen Pro V1 golf balls. The tournament brings golfers together in support of a charitable cause.
Tupelo National Golf Club