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Walthall County Events and Festivals

The Bluegrass Festival is held the 3rd Saturday in May each year and the three-day musical event draws
people from many parts of the US.

American Legion Post 56 hosts a Memorial Day Ceremony on the last Monday of May. On Monday,
May 26, 2008 the ceremony was held at the Legion Hut. Joe Stinson was the featured speaker. Stinson,
who is an attorney, is well-known for his commentary on WTYL election coverage broadcasts and is
appreciated for his recollection of historical and political events in the county.

The June Dairy Festival -- The festival is held the first Saturday in June at the Holmes Water Park within
the city limits of Tylertown. The festival is a day-long celebration that includes arts-crafts booths, a
spelling bee, a sack race, turtle races, and a fireworks display among many other events.

Christmas in the Park – Each year local volunteers host an elaborate lighted holiday display at Holmes
Water Park from Thanksgiving Day until New Years Eve. It is open nightly from 6pm to 8:30pm and is a
spectacular event enjoyed by the young at heart...

Local Attractions and Clubs

Bogue Chitto River and Magee’s Creek canoeing and tubing trips – The Canoe & Trail Outpost (601-876-
6964) and the Sweetwater Park & Canoe Renting (601-876-5474) offer several types of packages to meet
all individual needs.

Holmes Water Park – Located within the city limits of Tylertown and bordering on Magee’s Creek, the
park offers softball fields, volleyball courts, and picnic areas. The park is adjacent to the Walthall County
Multi-purpose building and over 130 RV hook-ups. For more information, please call 601-876-4011

Quail Hunting is popular in Walthall County - Deep South Quail Hunts (601-551-6573) and Thornhill
Shooting Preserve (601-684-2138) offer hunting opportunities.

Lake Walthall – The lake is located just south of Tylertown and offers fishing, swimming, skiing, and
boating opportunities.

Tylertown Country Club – The country club offers a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a nine hole golf
course. For more information please call 601-876-2510.

Walthall Community Club – The club offers a swimming pool, tennis courts, and organized bridge clubs.
For more information please call 601-876-2365.