Events in Tupelo today

This monthly meet at Ford of Corinth brings automotive enthusiasts together on the second Saturday to connect with new friends and celebrate everything on wheels. The focus is on community and shared passion for vehicles. Attendees are asked to keep the area clean, avoid excessive revving, be respectful of others, and enjoy the gathering.

On Saturday mornings in Summer and Fall, Fire Station Park becomes a lively community market with locally grown produce, freshly baked goods, live plants, and handmade items from local vendors. Alongside shopping, visitors can enjoy cooking and gardening demonstrations, practical how-to sessions, and activities for children. Music sets the tone with Saturday Morning Jams at the Huntington Bank Pavilion in Fire Station Park, creating a welcoming, family-friendly experience each Saturday.

Miss Spirit of the South is a pageant at Dorsey Attendance Center featuring beauty and OOC. PPW details will be announced soon.

Standard Showdown offers a competitive setting where players bring a tuned Standard deck to face off for prizes. This event uses cash entry at $12, with $2 going to the shop and $10 added to the prize pool.

Jason Blake and Blake Scafidel lead a dueling pianos performance built around audience participation, featuring sing-alongs and request-driven songs. This matinee show centers on crowd favorites as the pianists trade tunes and keep the music flowing from the keys.

A weekly One Piece Card Game tournament brings players together to compete and stake their claim to the treasure.

Commander League makes its return after more than a year with a multi-week series built around randomly assigned pods and a points-driven format. Each session offers chances to score throughout the game, so deciding when to pursue points versus securing a traditional win becomes part of the strategy. Scoring follows the standard league points list with one change, no negative points will be used. The entry fee is $10 per week. Prizes are awarded to the top point earners each week, and there is an overall prize for the highest cumulative total across all four weeks. Participants receive weekly promo cards, and anyone who attends all four weeks will earn a special Lotus Petal promo. This format welcomes seasoned Commander players as well as those seeking a fresh way to play.

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.

Summer gatherings stay relaxed at Newk's in Starkville. Attendees can order dinner, work on a project, and share recent yarn or fiber purchases, new tools, and finished pieces with fellow makers. Participants typically gather at the tables by the south-side windows of the restaurant. The Golden Triangle Fiber Arts Guild welcomes adult makers of all skill levels who knit, crochet, weave, or spin. Formal lessons are not provided, but members are available to answer beginner questions when a project gets stuck.

Chamber After Hours is a once-a-month networking get-together that typically draws about 75 to 100 Chamber members. Held throughout the year at different member businesses, it offers time to connect with peers, share introductions, and strengthen relationships within the Chamber community.

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.