Local Festivals
Deep Delta Festival
Downtown Rolling Fork, Mississippi
April 28, 2012
Along Highway 61, the Blues Highway , just about half-way between Cleveland and Vicksburg , lies Rolling Fork, Mississippi birthplace of Muddy Waters, the father of the Blues. Rolling Fork’s Deep Delta Festival celebrates the rich history of the South Delta, from its roots in the Blues to the event that led to the creation of the Teddy bear and beyond.
The annual festival fills downtown Rolling Fork with the sounds of music and laughter centered around the great entertainment, food, and fun.
The 2011 Deep Delta Festival will take place behind the courthouse near the "Muddy Waters Blues Cabin". From 10 - 3 there will be live blues music, good food and arts & crafts vendors. The 5K run/walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. Come join the fun!
2011 Musical lineup includes: Smiley and the Young Guns, King Edward, Big Joe Shelton, The Greyhounds, Tea & Sympathy. Bring your lawnchairs and enjoy a day of Blues and Barbecue!
Great Delta Bear Affair
October 27, 2012 www.greatdeltabearaffair.org
First observed in 2002 on the 100th anniversary of President Theodore Roosevelt’s famous bear hunt in Sharkey County resulting in the creation of the teddy bear, the Great Delta Bear Affair is held in October of each year. The Affair includes wildlife education, a 5K run and walk, archeological and birding tours, a nature walk, a chainsaw woodcarver, fantastic musical acts, a children’s interactive educational area, book signings, storytellers, games for children, arts and crafts, food vendors, an amazing fireworks display and more. Theodore Roosevelt living historian and impersonator, Case Hicks, is always featured to remind us of our festival's origin.
The Great Delta Bear Affair also provides opportunities to educate thousands of people about the past history and current status of the endangered black bear in Mississippi. Festival proceeds go to the Bear Education and Restoration group for their work.
Education Day is held for area 4th graders on the Friday before the Affair with interactive activities and educational booths set up around the square. (October 21, 2011)The Youth Wildlife Olympics competition is for school and 4-H teams in grades 9-12. Students participate in both academic and technical contests for prizes.
Join us for the 10th Anniversary of the Great Delta Bear Affair in October 2012!