Arts, crafts and music festivals scheduled across Mississippi in November 2026
Jackson will host the Junior League of Jackson’s Mistletoe Marketplace on Nov. 4–7, 2026; the Magnolia Tribune reported the event is the League’s biggest fundraiser and contributes more than $1 million each year to support its mission.
The Magnolia Tribune, in a roundup published Oct. 30, 2026, listed arts, crafts and music events across the state for November 2026, including dates, locations and some event details.
MISTLETOE MARKETPLACE — Jackson — Nov. 4–7, 2026. The Tribune reported the weeklong schedule opens Nov. 4 with Merry & Bright: The Mistletoe Gala from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Junior League said the fundraiser supports its work advancing women’s leadership and community projects; the Tribune noted League volunteers donate more than 55,000 hours annually and support more than 30 projects and initiatives.
PETER ANDERSON ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL — Ocean Springs — Nov. 7–8, 2026. The Tribune described Peter Anderson as the largest arts and crafts festival in the state, drawing artists, craftsmen, food vendors and live music.
PICAYUNE STREET FESTIVAL — Picayune — Nov. 7–8, 2026. The Tribune said the semi-annual Picayune Street Festival, described as a Picayune Main Street tradition since 1995, will feature arts and crafts, food, music and a classic car show in historic downtown Picayune.
CHIMNEYVILLE ARTS FESTIVAL — Ridgeland — Nov. 12–14, 2026. The Tribune reported this will be the 50th anniversary of the festival, presented by the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi and held at the Waller Craft Center; the Tribune said a Preview Party will be held Nov. 12 with live music, food and adult beverages.
NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL — Downtown Jackson — Nov. 13–15, 2026. The Tribune noted this is the second year of a three-year run of the National Folk Festival in Jackson, with multiple stages of folk music and handmade art and crafts at the free festival.
Other events listed by the Tribune for November 2026 include:
- Gingham Tree Arts & Crafts Festival — Lucedale — Nov. 14, 2026
- Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Music Fest — Gulfport — Nov. 11–14, 2026
- Handworks — Jackson — Nov. 21–22, 2026
This article summarizes events and details as reported by the Magnolia Tribune on Oct. 30, 2026.
Source: Magnolia Tribune
