Exploring Events

Unknown Child Exhibit

Through December 31 DeSoto County Museum Hernando, MS The Unknown Child Exhibit honors the memory of 1.5 million children who perished in the Holocaust. Stunning black-and-white photographs, interactive images and holograms of the faces of the lost children are part of the display. For more information visit desotomuseum.org or call 662-429-8852.

Day at the Derby

May 1 Cypress Hall Hernando, MS Visit jadesoto.gives for more information.

Greenwood-Leflore Chamber Golf Scramble

May 6 Greenwood, MS 100% of the golf proceeds go to support the YELL (Young Emerging Leaders of Leflore County) program for high school juniors. Tee Time is 1:00 PM. Entry fee includes cart/green fees, goody bag, complimentary box lunch and beverages on the golf course throughout the afternoon. For more information call 662-453-4152 or visit greenwoodmschamber.com.

Five Star City Fest

May 7 - 8 Senatobia, MS Live music, corn hole tournament, 5K race, arts & crafts, BBQ cook-off, Kids zone and car show. For more information visit tatecountyms.com or call 662-562-8715.

First Friday Back Porch Party

May 7 - The Picketts DeSoto Arts Council Hernando, MS 7:00 - 9:00 pm Enjoy live music, food and cash bar the first Friday of every month. No admission required. For more information call 662-404-3361 or visit desotoartscouncil.com.

Pour Mississippi Beer & Music Festival

May 8 Cleveland, MS 2:00pm - 6:00pm Pour Mississippi Beer and Music Festival showcases craft brews from across the state and beyond, live original music, and local food. For more information visit keepclevelandboring.com.

Travis Tritt

May 8 Crossroads Arena Corinth, MS 7:00pm For more information visit ticketmaster.com.

92nd Annual Convention of The Garden Clubs of Mississippi, Inc.

May 10-12 The Gin at Nesbit Hernando, MS Hosted by the Hernando Civic Garden Club. The event is open to any member of a Federated Garden Club in Mississippi and usually attracts members from all over our state. The theme for this convention is "History Happens in Hernando," and those who attend will have the opportunity to learn about and visit Hernando's historic sites and homes as well as attend garden-related programs. John Mark Sharpe, noted Memphis floral designer, will present a design program; Michael Seals, an expert on bromeliads, will discuss "Fun with Bromeliads" as he displays examples from his extensive collection; and Rick Pudwell, Director of Horticulture at Memphis Botanic Gardens will share information about perennials. The Gin at Nesbit will be the site of the workshops, luncheons, and banquets. Call 662-457-2995 for more information.

Springfest

May 14 - 15 Batesville, MS For more information call 844-462-4482.

A’Fair

May 15 Court Square Hernando, MS The Hernando A’Fair is a “rain or shine” event. The Arts & Crafts show starts at 9:00am. Admission and parking is free. For more information visit hernandooptimist.org.

Landscape Camp

May 28 - 29 Oxford, MS Take a personal tour with Jeff McManus, whose expertise in landscaping has gained The University of Mississippi accolades of being named “The Most Beautiful Campus” by a number of national publications. During this 2 day Award-Winning Camp each participant will take tours and learn some great practices from industry leaders in gardening and attend educational seminars. For more information visit oxfordms.com/retire-in-oxford/landscaping-camp.