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Walthall County Events and Festivals

      2010 Event Schedule
Easter Parade
Saturday, March 20, 11:00 a.m. (registration 10:30)                                  Agri-Heritage Building
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 20, 1:00 p.m. (registration 12:30)                                    Holmes Water Park
Bluegrass Festival
May 14-16                                                                                            Southwest Events
                                                                                                          Center
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.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 31, 2010 5:30PM                                                                Legion Hut
American Legion Post 56 hosts a Memorial Day Ceremony on the last Monday of May. On Monday, May 31, 2010
the ceremony will be conducted at the American Legion Post and Unit 56 Hut.
Dairy Festival
Saturday, June 5                                                                                     Holmes Water Park
The Dairy 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.
Townwide Halloween Party
Friday, October 29 - 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.                                               Downtown
                                                                                                           Businesses
Local merchants encourage their employees to dress in costume and costumed children are welcome to come for after-
school treats
Christmas in the Park
Nov. 26 through Dec. 31                                                                           Holmes Water Park
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...
Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, Nov 19, 5:30 p.m.                                                                          City Hall
Christmas Bazaar   APPLICATION
Friday, Nov 29 and Saturday, Nov 20                                                          Southwest Events
Craft Fair & Flea Market Items, Christmas Cheer, Great Food                                                Center
Holiday Open House
Thursday, November 4, All Day                                                                   Downtown
Refreshments at some businesses                                                                                                 Businesses
Christmas Parade
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m.                                                                        Downtown
Floats line up by Tylertown Elementary after 3:00 p.m. Please register in advance (no entry fees) Questions?
Call Alisa Legget at 601.876.4911
Santa Comes to Town
Friday, Dec 3, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.                                                                   Agri-Heritage Bldg.
Children's program - story telling with Mrs. Claus, photos with Santa, etc.                                (Behind Trustmark)
Country Christmas Festival
Friday, Dec 10 and Saturday, Dec 11, All day                                                 Agri-Heritage Bldg.
Crafters, old-timey craft demonstrations, refreshments, entertainment                                         (Behind Trustmark)
Booth space available - APPLICATION
Prize Drawing
Friday, Dec 17, 6:00 p.m.                                                                             Agri-Heritage Bldg.
Must be present to win the grand prizes; entertainment                                                                (Behind Trustmark)

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.