| Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
| 1 |
7:00PM |
CASTING CROWNS THE ALTAR AND THE DOOR TOUR W/ LEELAND & JOHN WALLER. Christian music’s top-selling artist Casting Crowns new album The Altar and The Door is nominated for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album. Platinum seats - $76; Artist circle - $41; Advanced - $26. Groups of 15 or more - $19 and you receive 2 COMP tickets when you purchase 15 or more. Day of show all prices, except group, increases $3. For more information, call 662-470-2131.
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DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven |
| 3 |
8-11AM |
DeSoto County Arthritis Walk. The Arthritis Walk is a great opportunity to be a part of a successful local event, give back to our community in a meaningful way and fight the disease and its devastating effects. The money raised from the Arthritis Walk supports local programs and services for people with arthritis and research for effective treatments and eventually a cure for this disease. There is 1 Mile, 3 Mile or 1 Mile Dog Walk. Registration begins at 8am, with the Walk beginning at 9am. For more information contact Kathleen Grissom 901-685-9060.
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Southaven |
| 3 |
7:00PM |
4th Annual Mud Bug Bash. Come be a part of a fantastic evening filled with crawfish, Zydeco, and Cajun fare, which benefits the Palmer Home. Dance the night away and bid till your heart’s content on a great collection of silent auction items. Palmer Home for Children is a ministry to children in need who are growing up as social orphans without the nurture and support of a loving family. For more than 100 years, Palmer Home has provided a stable, Christ-centered home life built on loving one-to-one relationships. Tickets are $50. For more information call the Palmer Home 662-449-2400. |
Hernando, Mississippi Town Square |
| 2-4 |
TBA |
Gulf South Conference, Women’s Softball. Teams in the East Division and in the West Division competes in the GSC league. The top teams in each Division advance to the GSC Championship Tournament. For more information visit www.gulfsouthconference.org/. |
Greenbrook Park, Southaven |
| 2-4 |
TBA |
Sonic Slam USSSA NIT. USSSA World Series Qualifier. For more information visit, jbjsports.com or call 662-349-4362. |
Snowden Grove Park, Southaven |
| 9 |
9am-2pm |
3rd Annual North MS Senior Expo. Presented by LifeStyle Transitions, which was founded in 2005 by Susan East for the purpose of serving the needs of Senior Citizens, their children and their families. Free admission. For more information visit lifestyletransitions.net, or contact Susan East 901-482-0018 or seast@crylieke.com |
The Arena, Southaven |
| 9-11 |
TBA |
Newk’s Express Café AA Open “AA Only”. USSSA Sanctioned State Qualifier. For more information visit, jbjsports.com or call 662-349-4362. |
Snowden Grove Park, Southaven |
| 10 |
10:00-4:00 pm |
Mayfest Arts & Crafts Fair and Music Festival - Experience this fun-filled day for the entire family as you examine the offerings of over 100 vendors and entertainment facilities line the streets of Old Towne.
For more information contact: 662-893-0888 or www.olivebrancholdtowne.com
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Old Towne, Olive Branch |
| 14 |
TBA |
DeSoto County Welcome Center will celebrate National Tourism Week, Wednesday, May14. Local community invited to attend this fun-filled day of food, music, demonstrations, arts & crafts. For more information call 662-429-9969. |
DeSoto County Welcome Center, I-55 South, Hernando, MS |
| 16-18 |
TBA |
Bancorpsouth Mayor’s Cup USSSA NIT. USSSA World Series Qualifier. For more information visit, jbjsports.com or call 662-349-4362. |
Snowden Grove Park, Southaven |
| 17 |
TBA |
A'Fair in Hernando - Annual Bluegrass festival includes arts and crafts centered around Historic Hernando Square that features artisans, live music, food and children's activities.Free admission and free parking; booth fee for vendors. For more information visit www.hernandooptimist.org, or contact: Jimmy Radford 662-280-8875 or jimmrad@bellsouth.net. |
DeSoto County Court Square, Hernando |
| 17 |
6PM-9PM |
Sexual Revolution - A Night Of Impact... A Change In Students. Free event featuring Pam Stenzel, Ryan Fontenot and live band, Altered.
**Material discussed during this event is intended for audiences 13 and above
. Sponsored by businesses, churches and ministries of the Mid-South. For More Information Call 662-280-9120 Or visit desotociviccenter.com.
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DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven |
| 17 |
6:30 pm |
Olive Branch Old Towne Opry Concert will have several bands, each playing 30-40 minute sets, patterned after the way the Grand Ole Opry use to be done. For more information, call 662-893-0888 or visit olivebrancholdtowne.com. |
Old Towne, Olive Branch |
| 19 |
TBA |
The Classic Car & Flywheel Tractor Show will be held in Old Towne. Browse through a wide assortment of antique cars and tractors’. Great fun for the entire family. For more information visit olivebrancholdtowne.com. or call 662-893-0888. |
Old Towne, Olive Branch |
| May 22-June 26 |
7:00-9:00 pm |
Hootenannies at Pigeon Roost Plaza in Old Towne. Music each Thursday. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the concerts in the shadows of the old buildings at twilight. For more information, call 662-893-0888 or visit olivebrancholdtowne.com. |
Old Towne, Olive Branch |
| 23-25 |
TBA |
Memorial Day USSSA NIT. USSSA World Series Qualifier. For more information visit, jbjsports.com or call 662-349-4362. |
Snowden Grove Park, Southaven |
| 23-25 |
TBA |
Brussel's Bonsai Rendezvous 2008 - Held over Memorial Day Weekend, top Bonsai Masters will be on hand at America's Finest Nursery for demonstrations and workshops. For more information call 1-800-582-2593 or visit www.brusselsbonsai.com |
Brussel's Bonsai, Olive Branch |
| 24-25 |
TBA |
Mid-South Swap Meet & Flea Market
For more information contact: 662-342-7348 |
The Arena, Southaven |
| 25 |
8:30am |
Irish Dance Competition at the 2008 Memphis Fels. Hundreds of Irish dances, beginner through championship levels, vie for medals in nine different types of soft-shoe and hard shoe dances. Competition continues all day with live accordion and fiddle music. Admission free for spectators. For more information call 662-624-1310. |
Whispering Woods Hotel & Conference Center, Olive Branch |
| May 30-June 1 |
TBA |
Mid South USSA Super NIT 15 USSSA Elite 24 World Series Qualifier. For more information visit, jbjsports.com or call 662-349-4362. |
Snowden Grove Park, Southaven |
| 30-June 1 |
TBA |
McAlister’s Schools out Celebration. USSSA Sanctioned State Qualifier. For more information visit jbjsports.com or call 662-349-4362. |
Snowden Grove Park, Southaven |
| 31 |
10am-1pm |
Saturday Morning Opry. The Opry will feature four different bands performing 45 minutes a piece.
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Old Towne Pigeon Roost Plaza, Olive Branch |
