2024 Walthall County
Event Schedule
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MLK Parade and Event
Monday, January 15 at 1:00 p.m. (from the area near Washington Funeral Home and Heavenly Delite to Southwest Event Center)
Downtown
Easter Parade
Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m.
Centennial Square
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m. (registration 12:30 p.m.)
Holmes Water Park - MORE INFO
Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Legion Hut - American Legion Post 56 hosts a Memorial Day Ceremony on the last Monday of May.
Dairy Festival
Saturday, June 1
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.
South Mississippi Boucherie
Saturday. March 23
Southwest Events Center
The South Mississippi Boucherie is sanctioned by the Memphis BBQ Network and offers PRO and PATIO competitions. Enjoy the car show, entertainment, craft show, and other fun activities while checking out the delicious BBQ. More into HERE.
Townwide Halloween Party
Thursday, October 31 - 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Downtown Businesses
Kids ages 10 and under! Local merchants encourage employees to wear costumes and costumed children are welcome to come for after-school treats. Everyone is encouraged to wear masks and practice social distancing. Have a safe and Happy Halloween!!!
Holiday Open House
Thursday, November 14, 9:00 a.m. ~ 7:00 p.m.
Downtown Businesses
Participating businesses will offer refreshments and special promos.
Christmas Bazaar
Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23., 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Southwest Events Center.
Christmas in the Park - WAGON RIDES
Southwest Events Center
Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23 from 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. Preview the lighted park with a tractor-pulled wagon ride. $5 Adult, $2 Children under 12. Tickets available at the Bazaar - enjoy holiday shopping and treats while you wait for the wagon to return.
Christmas in the Park - WALKING TOUR
Southwest Events Center
Wednesday, Nov. 27 - 6 - 8:30 p.m. Start the holiday season with a leisurely stroll through the elaborate lighted holiday display at Holmes Water Park. $5 Adult, $2 Children. Hot Chocolate, coffee, cookies are available for sale. Bring your camera and take free photos with Santa!
Christmas in the Park - DRIVING TOUR
Holmes Water Park
Nov. 28 through Dec. 31
Christmas in the Park – open nightly from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Each year local volunteers host the elaborate lighted holiday display at Holmes Water Park from Thanksgiving Day until New Years Eve. $5 - personal vehicles, $10 - extended vans, $20 for buses.
Townwide Holiday Sale
Friday, November 25, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Christmas Parade
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 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 Leggett at 303.7044 More Info
Santa Comes to Town
Friday, Dec. 6, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Centennial Square
Children's program - story telling with Mrs. Claus, photos with Santa, etc.
Country Christmas Festival
Crafters, old-timey craft demonstrations, refreshments, entertainment.
Friday, Dec. 13
Downtown businesses
Country Christmas Craft Show
Crafters, baked goods, food and entertainment.
Friday, Dec. 13 - 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 14 - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Agri-Heritage Bldg. (Behind Trustmark)
More info
Prize Drawing
Friday, Dec. 20, 6:00 p.m.
Agri-Heritage Bldg.
Must be present to win the grand prizes; entertainment starts at 5 p.m.
Monday, January 15 at 1:00 p.m. (from the area near Washington Funeral Home and Heavenly Delite to Southwest Event Center)
Downtown
Easter Parade
Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m.
Centennial Square
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m. (registration 12:30 p.m.)
Holmes Water Park - MORE INFO
Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Legion Hut - American Legion Post 56 hosts a Memorial Day Ceremony on the last Monday of May.
Dairy Festival
Saturday, June 1
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.
South Mississippi Boucherie
Saturday. March 23
Southwest Events Center
The South Mississippi Boucherie is sanctioned by the Memphis BBQ Network and offers PRO and PATIO competitions. Enjoy the car show, entertainment, craft show, and other fun activities while checking out the delicious BBQ. More into HERE.
Townwide Halloween Party
Thursday, October 31 - 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Downtown Businesses
Kids ages 10 and under! Local merchants encourage employees to wear costumes and costumed children are welcome to come for after-school treats. Everyone is encouraged to wear masks and practice social distancing. Have a safe and Happy Halloween!!!
Holiday Open House
Thursday, November 14, 9:00 a.m. ~ 7:00 p.m.
Downtown Businesses
Participating businesses will offer refreshments and special promos.
Christmas Bazaar
Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23., 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Southwest Events Center.
Christmas in the Park - WAGON RIDES
Southwest Events Center
Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23 from 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. Preview the lighted park with a tractor-pulled wagon ride. $5 Adult, $2 Children under 12. Tickets available at the Bazaar - enjoy holiday shopping and treats while you wait for the wagon to return.
Christmas in the Park - WALKING TOUR
Southwest Events Center
Wednesday, Nov. 27 - 6 - 8:30 p.m. Start the holiday season with a leisurely stroll through the elaborate lighted holiday display at Holmes Water Park. $5 Adult, $2 Children. Hot Chocolate, coffee, cookies are available for sale. Bring your camera and take free photos with Santa!
Christmas in the Park - DRIVING TOUR
Holmes Water Park
Nov. 28 through Dec. 31
Christmas in the Park – open nightly from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Each year local volunteers host the elaborate lighted holiday display at Holmes Water Park from Thanksgiving Day until New Years Eve. $5 - personal vehicles, $10 - extended vans, $20 for buses.
Townwide Holiday Sale
Friday, November 25, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Christmas Parade
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 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 Leggett at 303.7044 More Info
Santa Comes to Town
Friday, Dec. 6, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Centennial Square
Children's program - story telling with Mrs. Claus, photos with Santa, etc.
Country Christmas Festival
Crafters, old-timey craft demonstrations, refreshments, entertainment.
Friday, Dec. 13
Downtown businesses
Country Christmas Craft Show
Crafters, baked goods, food and entertainment.
Friday, Dec. 13 - 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 14 - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Agri-Heritage Bldg. (Behind Trustmark)
More info
Prize Drawing
Friday, Dec. 20, 6:00 p.m.
Agri-Heritage Bldg.
Must be present to win the grand prizes; entertainment starts at 5 p.m.
Local Attractions
- Bogue Chitto River and Magee’s Creek canoeing and tubing trips are unforgettable. Canoe & Trail Outpost/Sweetwater Park & Canoe Renting (601-876-6964) 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
- Lake Walthall – The lake is located just south of Tylertown and offers fishing, swimming, and boating opportunities.
- Quail Hunting is popular in Walthall County and available at:
- Deep South Quail Hunts (601-551-6573)
- Thornhill Shooting Preserve ((601) 248-0245 Anytime or (601) 684-2138 after 7:30pm
- Tylertown Country Club – the club offers a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a nine hole golf course. For more information please call 601-876-2510.
