Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Mississippi

Annual arts and crafts fair hosted by the Optimist Club on Hernando's historic square. Arts/craft vendor booths.

One of the Southeast's top regional festivals, held every April in Frisco Park and surrounding downtown Amory; recruits arts/crafts and food vendors. 44th annual in 2026.

Held in Pass Christian under ancient oaks at War Memorial Park overlooking the Mississippi Sound, Art in the Pass is a juried fine-arts festival drawing around 100 artists and 10,000 visitors from across the Gulf Coast region. The two-day event pairs art sales with live music from local bands, a high school student art competition, and the Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival. Festival proceeds fund scholarships for rising high school seniors pursuing art education and grants for art supplies to area schools and community organizations—nearly $40,000 awarded in 2025 alone.

Art Mart on the Square brings 30+ art vendors to historic downtown Batesville, showcasing oil paintings, hand-made soy candles, woodworking, and other handcrafted goods. Run by Batesville Main Street as part of their year-round programming on the square.

Mississippi Certified Farmers Market on the historic square: produce, fried pies, baked goods, jams/jellies, jewelry, soaps, flowers, woodwork, arts and crafts. $15 per 10x10 setup; vendor provides own table/chairs/tent.

Established downtown New Albany, MS farmers market (6th+ year) with produce and handmade goods vendors. Operator's own site; recruits vendors seasonally.

Held in Railroad Park in downtown Brookhaven, Brookhaven Farmers Market operates during summer months and accepts vendors with no booth fees. The 2025 schedule runs Tuesday 3:00 PM–6:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM–12:00 PM. The market sells organic foods, baked goods, cheese, flowers, eggs, herbs, vegetables, honey, jams, meats, and fruits. Contact 601-835-3460 to register as a vendor.

Held each October in downtown Laurel, the Loblolly Festival celebrates the town's sawmill heritage with vendors, artists, and crafters from several states, live music across genres, and heavy food vendor presence. Free admission. One-day event draws shoppers looking for fall festival classics alongside local makers.

Held twice yearly on the historic Canton courthouse square, Canton Flea Market draws around 1,000 vendors for arts, crafts, handmade goods, and collectibles. Running since the mid-1960s, it's an established event with strong foot traffic. Booth space is limited — apply early, especially for the May show.

Main Street Chamber of Leake County festival that began as a two-day arts & crafts fair; recruits vendors of all specialties plus handcrafted-goods and food vendors.

Held in October at Bobby Cleveland Park on the Ross Barnett Reservoir near Brandon, CelticFest Mississippi welcomes artisan, merchant, and food vendors. Every booth gets a water view — the park sits on a peninsula surrounded by water on three sides. Electricity and water are included in your fee; limited 30 & 50 amp hookups are allocated first-come-first-served. Security patrols overnight, and the Reservoir Police maintain an on-site command center. The festival collects sales taxes on your behalf to remit to the state — you'll receive forms ahead of time. Rain or shine event; merchandise vendors set up on grass, food vendors on pavement. All vendors must have a tent or food truck with tent walls for overnight closure and wind protection.

Charles R. Hegwood Community Market is held Tuesdays and Thursdays under the I-110 bridge overpass on Howard Avenue in Biloxi. Open since transitioning to new management in mid-2026, the market is run by longtime vendor Bonny Pesch. A neighborhood gathering place for local growers and vendors.

Held in Ridgeland at Waller Craft Center, the 50th annual Chimneyville Arts Festival showcases fine craft and handmade items from Mississippi artisans and beyond. The three-day November event includes a Thursday preview party, two full festival days, and live demonstrations throughout. Strong draw for holiday gift shoppers seeking unique, locally made work.

76th annual Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians fair with tribal arts & crafts, food vendors, midway and cultural events; regional marquee event near the Philadelphia anchor. Outside-vendor recruitment not fully confirmed in Pass 1.

Held in Biloxi, Christmas City Gift Show is a top-twenty tourism event in the Southeast drawing over 300 booths across fashions, jewelry, gourmet foods, handcrafted art, and gift items. The three-day November event includes Shopper's Paradise (adults-only evening shopping on Friday with wine and beer), Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, and door-prize drawings throughout the weekend. Strong foot traffic and an established shopping crowd — solid fit if you're selling gifts, crafts, or specialty foods.

Annual Christmas street market in downtown Hattiesburg drawing shoppers from across SE Mississippi; artisan/vendor shopping event.

Held in downtown Pass Christian each December, Christmas in the Pass is hosted by the Pass Christian Firefighter's Association and draws 6,000 to 7,000 people. The 40th annual event features live music, arts and crafts vendors, and the scenic backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico. The celebration is free of charge, with foot traffic drawn to a traditional holiday parade and tree lighting downtown.

Held in Olive Branch each June through September on Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, the market has grown to over 60 vendors. All vendors must be Mississippi farmers or artisans selling Mississippi agricultural or artisanal products, per the Genuine MS Program membership. The market works with DeSoto County MSU Extension to offer Food Safety and Acidified Food Canning Classes. Sales of food products grown, made, or processed in Mississippi are exempt from sales tax.

Held each September in Quitman at Archusa Creek Water Park, Clarke Fest is a day-long festival sponsored by the Clarke County Chamber of Commerce and running for 30 years. The event draws arts & crafts vendors, food vendors, and a wide mix of community attractions — car show, bass tournament, children's activities, local entertainment, trade exhibits, and emergency vehicle displays. Mix of local shoppers and regional attendees from southeast Mississippi and west Alabama.

Coahoma County market welcoming local growers (backyard to serious farmers) and artisans selling produce and crafts.

Cleveland Farmers, Bakers & Makers Market in downtown Cleveland draws from small and medium-sized farms and home gardens across the Mississippi Delta—fresh produce, eggs, honey, baked goods, jams, pickled vegetables, and handmade goods from local makers. The market emphasizes direct farmer-to-consumer sales and community gathering, with rotating local musicians, cooking demonstrations, and special events throughout the season.

Held in April in Starkville's Historic Cotton District, Cotton District Arts Festival is a 40th annual juried arts festival featuring handmade crafts and fine art in the Artisans' Village, a Juried Arts Competition & Showcase, plus Taste of Starkville food vendors. Expect original work only — no kits, factory-made items, or resale. All artisans collect and remit sales tax before leaving the festival.

Annual Noxapater community festival with craft exhibits and sales, entertainment and food (vendor flow via craft/food area; car show is one component).

Crosstie Arts & Jazz Festival is a juried fine-arts show in Cleveland held each April, featuring paintings, drawings, graphics, photography, multimedia, sculpture, pottery, and fine crafts. The festival awards over $5,250 total, including a $1,500 Best in Show purchase prize for a piece acquired into the Delta Arts Alliance Permanent Collection. Only original works are accepted for display and competition. Exhibitors receive an invitation to the Patron's Party on Friday night, where they can donate work to a silent auction benefiting artist scholarships. Setup happens Friday afternoon or Saturday morning; electrical service is available but limited and must be requested in advance.

In downtown Crystal Springs, the 30th annual Tomato Festival celebrates the town's agricultural heritage—once crowned the "Tomato Capital of the World." Held each June, the outdoor market brings together local vendors, farmers, and artisans on West Railroad Avenue alongside live entertainment, an art contest, kiddie parade, and a farmers market. Strong draw for shoppers who care about community and heritage.