Natchez Trace Festival

From Natchez Trace Festival Website:

What would springtime in Central Mississippi be without the famed Natchez Trace Festival? The 45th Annual Natchez Trace Festival, set among the beauty of Historic Downtown Kosciusko, held the last Saturday in April. Join us with dozens of artisans and craftsmen from across the southeastern United States including many Mississippi artisans. A day of shopping, food and entertainment will be an expression of the festival's theme, "Where the Fun Begins!"

The Festival will begin with the traditional 5k run, 5k walk, and One Mile Fun Run through the streets of Kosciusko. These events, sanctioned and operated by the Mississippi Track Club, will start at 8:00am and take participants along a route by many historic homes in the city.

The day will be highlighted by the Demonstrating Artisans Gallery, Craftsmen vendors, "Gasoline Alley" (classic automobile exhibit), Bike Alley (classic, custom, sport, trike, and cruiser bikes) and "Moomba" (children's entertainment area).

Friday night will be the featured family night entertainment at Renasant Bank Park in Downtown Kosciusko. Other events that are associated with the festival are: Dessert Theater, Kosciusko Jr. High; Miss Natchez Trace Festival Pageant, Mary Ricks Cultural Center.