So festive. So exciting. DeSoto’s great events keep the fun and energy flowing all year. Arena sports, youth sports, plus a year-round schedule of delightful local festivals means everybody’s always having a ball in DeSoto.

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February 2008

Date Time Event Location
5 6-9:30PM A Taste of New Orleans Mardi Gras Celebration
Olive Branch Arts Council will kick off its season of events with a Mardi Gras celebration that will include a drink station and a buffet, featuring some of the restaurant’s popular Creole dishes. Entertainment will be provided by Captain Phil of Nesbit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best Mardi Gras attire; however it is not a requirement. Mardi Gras mask and beads will be available. Tickets are $20 per person, $35 per couple and available from OBAC board members or call 901-619-0261.
Taste of New Orleans Restaurant, Olive Branch
12 11-1PM DeSoto County Welcome Center will celebrate Black History month by displaying African, American arts and crafts. Local community invited to attend. For more information call 662-429-9969. DeSoto County Welcome Center, I-55 South, Hernando, MS
14 7:05pm RiverKings vs. Odessa Jackalopes
For information contact: 662-342-1755
DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven
15 7:05pm RiverKings vs. Tulsa Oilers
For information contact: 662-342-1755
DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven
16-17   42nd South Civil War and Antique Military Show. This show is one of the oldest shows in the county with visitors from over 15 states, sponsored by the Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1312. There will be a wide variety of collectibles such as uniforms, rifles, pistols, swords, books, documents, stamps, and other antique military items dating from 1898. There will be a living history scene with an authentic camp of soldiers in uniform with demonstrated marching. Collectors describe items and answers questions. All profits are used to provide History scholarships at local colleges. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children; Scouts in uniform are half price. For more information, please call Gene Ingram at 901-566-9383. The Arena, Southaven
19 7:05pm RiverKings vs. Wichita Thunder
For information contact: 662-342-1755
DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven
22-Mar-02 TBA DeSoto Family Theatre presents "Meet Me in St. Louis" For information contact: 662-280-6546 or visit www.dftonline.org DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven
21 7:05pm RiverKings vs. Texas Brahmas
For information contact: 662-342-1755
DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven
22 7pm Canada’s “Three Days Grace”, Pennsylvania’s “Breaking Benjamin” & South Africa’s “Seether” will be performing at the Civic Center. Tickets are $35. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.com and their outlets and in person at the DCC box office. DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven
23-24 TBA Mid-South Swap Meet & Flea Market
For more information contact: 662-342-7348
The Arena, Southaven
24 12pm-4pm Creole Crawfish Festival Featuring Zydeco Band
For information contact Debbie Jenkins at 901-619-5865
Audubon Point RV Park, Horn Lake
24 6pm Winter Jam 2008 Tour Spectacular, Winter Jam will feature MercyMe, Skillet, BarlowGirl, NewSong, Mandisa, Tony Nolan, Group 1 Crew, pureNRG, and Xtreme BMX/Skate Team. No advance tickets sales. $10 at the door. For more information call 662-470-2131. DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven
26 7:05pm RiverKings vs. Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs
For information contact: 662-342-1755
DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven
29 7:05pm RiverKings vs. Tulsa Oilers
For information contact: 662-342-1755
DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven
29 Noon-6:00pm Memphis Coin Club Annual Coin Show
For information contact Ray Brown at rwbrown@cbu.edu
DeSoto Civic Center – Southaven


DeSoto County Tourism • P.O. Box 147• Southaven, MS • 38671• 662.393.8770• info@desotocountytourism.com