2023 Mississippi: January to May 2023
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
February 10-11, 2023
Gulf Coast Watermelon Association Convention
Biloxi, Mississippi
Gulf Coast Watermelon Association.
February 14, 2023 – VALENTINE’S DAY – Nationwide
Most of the more than 1/2 million restaurants in the U.S. have special events scheduled for today. They are too numerous to list.
February 18-25, 2023 National FFA Week – Nationwide
The week of George Washington’s birthday as National FFA Week in recognition of his legacy as an agriculturist and farmer.
April 1, 2023 46th Annual World Catfish Festival – Belzoni, Mississippi
The Catfish Capital of the World. Crowning of Miss Catfish, Catfish Eating Contest, Catfish on Parade, music, arts, crafts. (also: worldcatfishfestival.org )
April 20-23, 2023 30th Annual Crawfish Music Festival
Biloxi, Mississippi
Cookin’ up over 20,000 lbs. of cajun mudbugs! Ay-Yee! Plus the Crawfish Cookoff the second Saturday. Locals competed for cash, the coveted Budweiser Trophies, and bragging rights! Folks purchase a Tasting Ticket, try them all, then cast their vote for the People’s Choice Winner. Then a select group of MudBug Experts taste all the entries and through a points-system determine the Judge’s Championship. Concerts, Midway Rides, etc.
May 5-7, 2023 Art, Wine and Wheels – Ridgeland, Mississippi
Art, Wine and Wheels brings together three of Ridgeland’s signature events to create one epic weekend of cultural and outdoor experiences. Visitors can partake in the Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival, Sante South Wine Festival and the Natchez Trace Century Ride, Mississippi’s premier cycling event.
May 6, 2023 Annual Sante South Food and Wine Festival
Jackson, Mississippi
Santé South has grown into the largest wine and culinary extravaganza in the state of Mississippi. A signature for the capital city of Jackson, it has generated more than $450,000 in proceeds for the Alzheimer’s Association | Mississippi Chapter. Truly Mississippi’s top luxury wine and food experience! Epicureans and connoisseurs in the greater Southeast revel in the fresh and flavorful cuisine. Only small production and boutique wineries are invited to Santé South.
May 14, 2023 MOTHER’S DAY – Nationwide
Most restaurants in the U.S. have special events scheduled for today. They are too numerous to list.
May 16, 2023 Taste of Ocean Springs Food & Wine Festival
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Taste of Ocean Springs Food & Wine Festival celebrates the dining culture of Ocean Springs featuring savory tastes from a selection of our restaurants. In celebration of May being Food Month, we will hold Free Food Friday giveaways and more.
