Annual Events
Annual Events
Brookhaven, Mississippi
Camellia Show – The annual Camellia Show is held in February.
Charity Ball – The ball is held in February.
Miss Hospitality Pageant – The pageant will be held in March/April at the Chamber of Commerce
Jr. Miss Pageant – The pageant will be held in March/April at Southwest Community College.
Tour of Homes and Gardens – This annual event highlights homes of distinction. Alternates from a spring tour to a Christmas tour.
Annual Veteran Parade – Held the Saturday before Memorial Day. The parade honors veterans and features military vehicles and a memorial service with special guests and speakers. The Military Museum is open Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Lions Club Beauty Pageant – The annual pageant is held in August.
Exchange Club Fair – Held annually late July/early August one week before the start of school. The Exchange Club sponsors this event which is reminiscent of an old time county fair and has been a tradition since 1952. Initially most of the rides were handmade by club members. Today, operation and improvements continue completely through volunteer efforts and proceeds from the fair benefit youth in the community.
Ole Brook Festival – Mississippi’s Premier Family Festival located in historic downtown Brookhaven is held annually in October. The festival features a street market with over 200 vendors, arts and crafts, food court, youth challenge zone and kid’s zone. Other special events include Art Alley (MS Artisans), Gardening/Farmer’s market, a sanctioned youth talent contest, plus a “FREE” Christian concert on Saturday night featuring headline Christian artists.
Taste of the Trust – Brookhaven Trust sponsors this culinary event in the fall to benefit the preservation of history , arts and culture.
Christmas Parade – The annual Christmas Parade will be held the Thursday after Thanksgiving each year from 7:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. in downtown Brookhaven. The parade will include Santa Claus, marching bands, performers, special guests and floats.
Brookhaven Little Theatre – Three productions presented each year with an annual membership party.
Ole Brook Wind Symphony - Two concerts presented annually. Anyone who plays an instrument is invited to participate. For more information, contact Susan Jones at 601-835-0471.
Christmas Open House – Retail event held on a Saturday in November.
Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet – The annual awards banquet is held the third Thursday in November.