Look out for these spring festivals in DeSoto County

Spring is quickly approaching, and that means it’s time for festivals here in Desoto County, Mississippi! If you're looking to have some fun, check out the events below. 

Silo Square Arts Festival
Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m
Head to Silo Square Arts Festival to shop local vendors, artists and small businesses, plus enjoy kid-friendly activities, live music and more! This fun-filled day benefits the Palmer Home for Children. 

DeSoto Wings and Ribs Competition and Festival
Saturday, April 11th from 11 a.m to 4 p.m
Good news for wing enthusiasts, the DeSoto Wings and Ribs Competition and Festival is returning this year! You can look forward to a wing eating contest, people’s choice tasters, kid friendly activities, cornhole tournament, live music, bounce houses and food trucks. Check out their website for updated information on team registration! 

Palmer Home for Children 22nd Annual Mudbug Bash  
Saturday, April 18 from 6 p.m to 10 p.m 
Enjoy live music, great food and a silent auction at the 22nd Annual Mudbug Bash benefitting Palmer Home for Children. See Panola Street just off Hernando’s historic courthouse square be transformed into a beautiful outdoor event space all in support of the nonprofit’s mission! Check the Palmer Home’s website closer to the event for ticket information. 

Southaven Springfest
Tuesday, April 21 - Saturday, April 25 
Stop by Snowden Grove Park for the 46th Annual Springfest! There will be entertainment, carnival rides, fair food and games. Are you a barbecue lover? Once again, the festival will also host the State of Mississippi Barbecue Championship judged by Memphis Barbecue Network. 

Blues for the Blue Crawfish & Blues Festival
Saturday, May 9
The 4th Annual Blues for the Blue Crawfish & Blues Festival is set for May 9 at Southaven’s Silo Square! Don’t miss this opportunity to support local law enforcement and to enjoy delicious crawfish, drinks and live music. In 2025, the event raised $100,000 benefitting the Southaven Police Department and DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office. Stay tuned for the event start time and for ticket information.

52nd Annual A’Fair Arts & Crafts Festival
Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m to 4 p.m 
Head to Hernando Courthouse Square for a day filled with craft vendors, family fun and delicious food. Proceeds benefit the Optimist Club of Hernando Youth and Community Projects. 

DeSoto County, Mississippi is the place to be this spring! We hope you enjoy yourself at the events above and those found here on our calendar.