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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Azalea Festival Events

Azalea Trail   (March and April of each year)

Tour of Historic Churches, (Date to be announced)  The tour will begin at 10:30 am from the Central House Village.  Ample parking available.  Magnolia will honor its religious history by offering informative tours of its historic churches.  The tour will include a visit to one of the oldest churches in Magnolia, the Episcopal Church of Our Redeemer, with stops at other churches in the area.  Cost for tours is $25 per person and includes lunch at the Creole Cottage Cafe.  Time is allowed for shopping at Central House Village and Antique Mall.  Reservations are needed as seating is limited. Reservations required. Please call City Hall at 601-783-5211 for reservations.


  "Magnolia's Evening in Lights",  Date is April1, 2011, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm.  A Celebration of the Lighted Azalea Festival.   A candlelit night with food and music located at Magnolia's Historic Depot.  Tickets $12.00 at any Magnolia bank. For information, please call 601-783-5915.

 Magnolia Anthology; A Cemetery Play.  Come and join the provocative portrayal of some of Magnolia's past "personalities" as the Deveroux sisters open their downtown coffee shop.  This delightful play will be presented by an ensemble cast at the Magnolia Community Center.  Tickets are $10 and supper is included.  For information, call Jimmy Harris at 601-341-5340.

 
 Celebrating 70 years through service and beautification, the Magnolia Garden Club celebrates an important anniversary with its' annual themed flower show.  Free to the public. 

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Magnolia Business Association- Saturday Street Sales featuring Arts, Crafts, and Garage items will be available on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon.  Spaces will be available on a first registration basis and are located on West Railroad Avenue North between Bay Street and Magnolia Street.  There is a fee of  $5.00 per space and pre-registration is suggested.  For information call 601-783-3022, or register at Depot Real Estate or Sunshine Coffeehouse, at 125 W. Railroad Ave. N.

Sunshine Art Studio & Soiree- Now available is the opportunity to learn how to paint your own art works and develop the skills and techniques necessary to do this.  Sessions are held each Wednesday at 7:00 pm at the Sunshine Coffeehouse and Cafe located at 125 W. Railroad N. right here in Magnolia. Also available are new classes in Rug Hooking.  For additional info call 601-783-3039 or log on to www.sunshineartstudioandsoiree.com.

Mardi Gras Parade and Festival-  Dates for the Festival will be  2011.   Entertainment, crafts, food, and children's rides- Vendor booths available.  The festival and parade will be held on the Saturday before Mardi Gras each year.  This is good family fun.  Come and enjoy fellowship with your friends.  A good time will be had by all.  For further details and phone numbers see the parade application under "event applications" on this web.  For additional info go to www.magnoliamardigras.com.

 

                      

 

Southwest Mississippi Art Guild will have its annual Art Show.  Date to be announced.   

 

Farmer's Market (June 5 -August 28, 2010, Saturday mornings 8 a.m.-12 noon)

 

Scarecrow Exhibit (October, 2010)  City-wide displays

 October 24, 2009 - "Crypt Tales on the Square."  Stroll to some of our historic downtown businesses, by candlelit lanterns to visit the deceased business owners of the past.  $10:00 for adults, children free.  Light refreshments.

October 24, 2009 through December 8, 2009- Smithsonian Institute's Traveling Exhibit "Journey Stories" are tales of how we and our ancestors came to America and how they moved around in respect to Transportation, Migration, and Immigration.

Citywide Garage Sale.  (November 7, 2009)

November 7, 2009- 3rd annual "Taste of Magnolia" to be held in the Historic Railroad Park.  Sample delicacies from our local restaurants, cafe's and lunch counters.  11:00 am to 2:00 pm.  $1.00 per sample.  Musical entertainment will be provided.

 

Christmas Parade - December 4, 2009 at 5:30 pm.

 

Muddy Springs Old Fashion Christmas Celebration
(First Saturday in December at Muddy Springs Methodist Church)
 
Magnolia/South Pike Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet-tickets are $15.00 each.
(November 2009)