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Annual Events & Festivals
Saturday, April 1
The Flock Around the Block 5K benefiting the Hernando/Nesbit Interfaith Council on Poverty
8:00AM
Register at https://www.interfaithcouncilonpoverty.com/events.php
Saturday, April 22 in conjunction with the Hernando Farmers Market
9:00am - 1:00pm
Join us as DeSoto County celebrates Earth Day around the historic DeSoto County Courthouse. This is a FREE event with exhibits from over 50 organization and numerous kid's activities. There is a focus on farming, soil & water conservation and 4-H! For more information, visit www.desotocountyms.gov or call 662-469-8000.
Saturdays April 22 - October 28 from 8am - 1pm (except May 20 & Sep 30)
Christmas Farmers Market in conjunction with the Hernando Dickens of a Christmas Friday evening, November 11 at 6pm & Saturday, November 12 from 9am - 5pm Hernando Dickens of a Christmas
Located on the quaint historic Town Square and is open each Saturday from April through the end of October. The market features, locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as fresh local milk, pork, cage-free eggs, local honey, canned and preserved items, knife sharpening, natural soaps and lotions, nursery plants, baked goods, cut flowers, herbs, fresh salsa, hummus and guacamole and more.
Enjoy live music, free fitness classes and special events that will take place during market hours. The Children's Day Power of Produce (POP) program and Senior Days are a monthly occurrence. Credit cards and SNAP/EBT can be redeemed at the farmers market table for tokens to be used at vendor booths. WIC & Senior Vouchers are accepted. As a Mississippi Certified Market, designated by the Department of Agriculture and Commerce, you can be assured of fresh local food and products.
Saturday, April 22 at 6 PM
The 19th Annual Mudbug Bash benefiting Palmer Home for Children presented by Sky Lake Construction offers an opportunity to enjoy live music, great food, a silent auction, and a whole lot of fun – all for a great cause!
Each year, Panola Street in historic downtown Hernando is transformed into an outdoor event venue in support of Palmer Home’s mission to rescue and restore children in need. We hope you’ll join us for our 19th annual event!
Saturday, May 20 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Hernando Optimist Club hosts the A'Fair every year on the 3rd Saturday of May. This event started in August 1974 and continues to grow every year. All of the activities are held on the beautiful historic downtown square in Hernando, Mississippi. The Hernando A'Fair is a "rain or shine" event. There is no admission fee and parking is free.
Saturday, May 20 at 7:30 am
The A'Fair starts off at 7:30am with the Laurie L. Wylie Memorial 5K Race. Registration is held on Center Street across from the Trustmark Bank parking lot.
All proceeds go directly to the Laurie L. Wylie Education Fund.
Summer event. Date: TBD
Hosted by Hernando Parks and Recreation at the Gale Community Center
Luncheon, games and prizes
Free activity for ages 55 and up. Donations are accepted to help the Young at Heart senior citizen organization cover costs. Activity schedule to be announced. More info: 662-429-2688.
http://www.cityofhernando.org/departments/parks-recreation/classes-programs/young-at-heart
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Registration: July 30, 2023 - August 11, 2023
Hosted by Hernando Parks and Recreation
Teams meet at the Gale Community Center at 8:30 AM and hunt packets are due back by noon.
$40 per team / late registration $50 per team.
Teams of 2-5 race to solve questions, visit sponsors and retrieve items to win prizes. More info: 662-429-2688.
http://www.cityofhernando.org/departments/parks-recreation/special-events
Saturday, September 30
“Noah’s Gift is an endowed fund housed at the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi that grants extraordinary experiences to teens, in memory of Noah Costa. An annual 5K is held to raise money for those experiences. For more information on the 5K and the extraordinary experiences for teens, please visit www.noahsgift.org”
Saturday, October 14 at 8:00 am
Registration: RunSignUp
The 10-kilometer race, which will start at Hernando’s Town Square, featuring a course that will wind through the city’s scenic, tree-lined streets in the shadow of the Hernando Water Tower.
Proceeds from the race benefit Hernando Excel By 5 Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) with a goal to improve early childhood education by making sure kids have access to age appropriate books. Every child who is enrolled in DPIL between the ages of one month old to five years old, will receive one book a month until their fifth birthday. More info: 662-449-9127. Water Tower 10K webpage.
We would like to say, "Thank You," one last time to our Presenting Sponsors
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Time & Location: TBD
Movie: TBD
Hosted by Hernando Parks and Recreation
Grab a blanket and head to the park to catch a flick with friends and neighbors. Time and location to be announced. More info: 662-429-2688.
http://www.cityofhernando.org/departments/parks-recreation/special-events
Hernando Dickens of a Christmas & Chamber of Commerce Christmas Open House
Friday evening, November 10 at 6:00pm commencing with the Chamber of Commerce Christmas tree lighting. Enjoy a free holiday movie on the square.
Saturday, November 11 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
On Hernando Main Street and Historic Downtown
Recreating an atmosphere of the Victorian Era in Hernando. Enjoy a Christmas farmers market, historic carriage ride tours, Christmas caroling, historic craft demonstrations and other entertainment in the downtown while you enjoy holiday shopping at our quaint boutiques.
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Hosted by Hernando Parks and Recreation
Located at the Gale Community Center from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Visit and take your own picture with Santa. Enjoy free cookies and refreshments with the jolly old elf himself, as well as holiday crafts!
http://www.cityofhernando.org/departments/parks-recreation/special-events