For more information contact:

Walthall County Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 227
Tylertown, MS 39667
(601) 876-2680 or email us
Walthall County Events and Festivals

2012 Event Schedule
Easter Parade
Saturday, April 21, 11:00 a.m. (registration 10:30)                                    Centennial Square
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 21, 1:00 p.m. (registration 12:30)                                     Holmes Water Park
Bluegrass Festival
May 17-19                                                                                           Southwest Events Center
The Bluegrass Festival is held the 3rd Saturday in May each year and the three-day musical event draws people from many
parts of the US.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 28, 2012 5:30PM                                                                Legion Hut
American Legion Post 56 hosts a Memorial Day Ceremony on the last Monday of May.  
Dairy Festival
Saturday, June 2                                                                                      Holmes Water Park
The Dairy Festival is held the first Saturday in June at the Holmes Water Park within the city limits of Tylertown.  The festival
is a day-long celebration that includes arts-crafts booths, a spelling bee, a sack race, turtle races, and a fireworks display
among many other events.  
Townwide Halloween Party
Tuesday, October 30 - 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.                                               Downtown
Kids age 10 and under!                                                                               Businesses          
Local merchants encourage employees to wear costumes and costumed children are welcome to come for after-school treats
Halloween Trick or Treat
Tuesday, October 30 - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.                                             
Holiday Open House
Thursday, November 1, All Day                                                                 Downtown
Refreshments at some businesses                                                                                               Businesses
Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, Nov 16, 5:30 p.m.                                                                          Centennial Square
Townwide Holiday Sale
Friday, November 23, 2012
Christmas Bazaar   APPLICATION
Friday, Nov 16 and Saturday, Nov 17                                                          Southwest Events
Craft Fair & Flea Market Items, Christmas Cheer, Great Food                                                Center              
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Christmas in the Park
Nov. 22 through Dec. 31                                                                           Holmes Water Park
Christmas in the Park – Each year local volunteers host an elaborate lighted holiday display at Holmes Water Park from
Thanksgiving Day until New Years Eve.  It is open nightly from 6pm to 8:30pm and is a spectacular event enjoyed by the
young at heart...
Christmas Parade
Tuesday, Dec. 4,  5:30 p.m.                                                                        Downtown
Floats line up by Tylertown Elementary after 3:00 p.m. Please register in advance (no entry fees) Questions?  
Call Alisa Legget at 601.876.4911  
Santa Comes to Town
Friday, Dec 7, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.                                                                   Agri-Heritage Bldg.
Children's program - story telling with Mrs. Claus, photos with Santa, etc.                                (Behind Trustmark)
Country Christmas Festival                                                    
Friday and Saturday, Dec 7-8                                                                       Agri-Heritage Bldg.
Crafters, old-timey craft demonstrations, refreshments, entertainment                                         (Behind Trustmark)
Booth space available - APPLICATION
Prize Drawing
Friday, Dec 14, 6:00 p.m.                                                                             Agri-Heritage Bldg.
Must be present to win the grand prizes; entertainment                                                                (Behind Trustmark)

Local Attractions and Clubs

Bogue Chitto River and Magee’s Creek canoeing and tubing trips – The Canoe & Trail Outpost (601-876-6964) and the
Sweetwater Park & Canoe Renting (601-876-5474) offer several types of packages to meet all individual needs.

Holmes Water Park – Located within the city limits of Tylertown and bordering on Magee’s Creek, the park offers softball
fields,  volleyball courts, and picnic areas.  The park is adjacent to the Walthall County Multi-purpose building and over 130
RV hook-ups.  For more information, please call 601-876-4011

Quail Hunting is popular in Walthall County - Deep South Quail Hunts (601-551-6573), MS-LA Quail Hunters Paradise
(601-876-1021), PKS Quail and Pheasant Hunts (504-491-9377) and Thornhill Shooting Preserve (601-684-2138) offer
hunting opportunities.

Lake Walthall – The lake is located just south of Tylertown and offers fishing, swimming, and boating opportunities.

Tylertown Country Club – The country club offers a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a nine hole golf course.  For more
information please call 601-876-2510.

Walthall Community Club – The club offers a swimming pool, tennis courts, and organized bridge clubs.  For more
information please call 601-876-2365.