COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR 2023
EVENTS ARE UPDATED WEEKLY
There are no events scheduled for the month of January. Click here to visit our Facebook page. Happy New Year
Winter Wipeout Sale
Friday and Saturday, February 3rd and 4th, 2023
It’s time for the Winter Wipeout Sale! Join participating Pontotoc shops on February Friday the 3rd and Saturday the 4th for amazing deals! Check out the Pontotoc County Chamber on Main Street or our Facebook page for participating shops.
Mardi Gras Parade
Saturday, February 11, 2023
We are back with the annual Mardi Gras Parade. Everyone is invited to this family oriented event. Ride your bicycles, power wheels, golf carts, 4-wheelers, or walk. Floats are also welcome. Grab a mask and join the fun! Line-up starts at 10:15 and the parade will begin at 11:00 am. There is no entry fee.
Spring Open House
Sunday, March 26th
Spring is in the air! Join us for our annual Spring Open House on Sunday, March 26th, from 12:00 Noon – 5 pm (hours may vary by store).
There are no events scheduled for the month of May. Click here to visit our Facebook page.
COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR 2023
EVENTS ARE UPDATED WEEKLY
There are no events scheduled for the month of January. Click here to visit our Facebook page. Happy New Year!
Friday and Saturday, February 3rd and 4th, 2023
Winter Wipeout Sale
It’s time for the Winter Wipeout Sale! Join participating Pontotoc shops on February Friday the 3rd and Saturday the 4th for amazing deals! Check out the Pontotoc County Chamber on Main Street or our Facebook page for participating shops.
Mardi Gras Parade
Saturday, February 11, 2023
We are back with the annual Mardi Gras Parade. Everyone is invited to this family oriented event. Ride your bicycles, power wheels, golf carts, 4-wheelers, or walk. Floats are also welcome. Grab a mask and join the fun! Line-up starts at 10:15 and the parade will begin at 11:00 am. There is no entry fee.
Spring Open House
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Spring is in the air! Join us for our annual Spring Open House on Sunday, March 26th, from 12:00 Noon – 5 pm (hours may vary by store).
Pontotoc Community Health Fair
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Let’s get healthy! We will be having a free community health fair and everyone is invited to participate. It will be at the Pontotoc Pavilion, 139 W Reynolds Street, from 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon. There will be free health and wellness screenings, nutritional counseling, and behavioral health screenings. We will also have free home covid test kits, and free covid vaccines, SNAP application assistance, and more!
Please don’t eat or drink for at least 8 hours before the tests. You can drink water only.
Ecru Spring Open House
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Make plans to join this annual event in the Ecru Community. This year, the Ecru Spring Open House will be on Saturday, April 2nd. See you there!
Community
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Bring the family to Howard Stafford Park for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Registration begins at 10:30 am, and the Egg Hunt starts at 11:00 am. Everyone is invited. Come out and enjoy the fun!
In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled for Friday, April 15.
Food Truck Frenzy
Saturday, April 14, 2022
Join us for a special food truck day! Click here to visit our Facebook page and tag the food trucks that you would like to see at the event.
Graduate
Employment Fair
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Attention Class of 2022! All high school seniors are welcome to attend this event. Seniors attending Pontotoc’s three public high schools will be bused directly from school so they can attend. Many great employers will be in attendance.
If your business would like to participate, contact the Pontotoc County Chamber and Main Street office at 662-489-5042.
Art Lecture and Demonstration
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Join us for a wonderful opportunity to learn from a talented artist! The Pontotoc Art Guild presents a lecture and demonstration by artist Susan Patton. There is no charge to attend this event. It will be held at the Pontotoc Extension Building, 402 C.J. Hardin Jr. Drive, Pontotoc, MS 38863. More information about Susan and her work can be found here: http://www.susanpattonart.com
Downtown
Farmers Market
2022 Season Starts
Saturday, May 7th
Our local Farmers Market is something we look forward to every year. We have fresh produce,
arts & crafts, baked goods and even live music. It is held every Saturday during the summer months. It begins at 7:00 am and closes when everything is sold. This year, the market will start on Saturday, May 7th. Located at Off The Square Market, 25 West Jefferson Street.
Click here to download a Farmers Market Vendor Application
Memorial Day Program
Monday, May 30, 2022
A community event hosted on Pontotoc’s Court Square, honoring our brave, fallen Veterans and Service Members. Ceremony begins at 10:00 am.
Events are updated weekly. Click here to visit our Faceboook page
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
JUNE & JULY 2022
Celebrate Summer with music! On Thursdays, during the months of June and July, local musicians gather at the Pavilion and play a concert for the public. These concerts are free to attend and sponsored by the City of Pontotoc. Food is available for purchase. Bring a chair and enjoy the music and fellowship! *The concert for the week of July 4th will be held on Tuesday, July 4th.
Touch-A-Truck Event
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Fun! Fun! Fun! A unique opportunity for kids to explore trucks, emergency response vehicles, heavy machinery and more! This is a family friendly event with free admission for everyone. It will be held at the Pontotoc County Agri-Center from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. See you there!
This year’s event is sponsored by: Certech Truck & Trailer Service, Cow Creek Towing, and Pontotoc Chamber/Main Street.
Downtown Farmers Market
Summer 2022
Our local Farmers Market is something we look forward to every year. We have fresh produce, arts & crafts, baked goods and even live music. It is held every Saturday during the summer months. It begins at 7:00 am and closes when everything is sold. Located at Off The Square Market, 25 West Jefferson Street.
Click here to download a Farmers Market Vendor Application
Events are updated weekly. Click here to visit our Faceboook page
4th of July
Freedom Parade
Monday, July 4, 2022
Celebrate America with this fun July 4th parade. Decorate your golf cart, bicycle, side-by-side, etc. in red, white and blue and join us for an informal parade down Main Street. Feel free to walk the parade if you would like. It all starts at 10:00 am at Pontotoc Junior High School. Happy Birthday America!
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
JUNE & JULY 2022
Celebrate Summer with music! On Thursdays, during the months of June and July, local musicians gather at the Pavilion and play a concert for the public. These concerts are free to attend and sponsored by the City of Pontotoc. Food is available for purchase. Bring a chair and enjoy the music and fellowship! *The concert for the week of July 4th will be held on Tuesday, July 4th.
Downtown Farmers Market
Summer 2022
Our local Farmers Market is something we look forward to every year. We have fresh produce, arts & crafts, baked goods and even live music. It is held every Saturday during the summer months. It begins at 7:00 am and closes when everything is sold. Located at Off The Square Market, 25 West Jefferson Street.
Click here to download a Farmers Market Vendor Application
Sale into Summer
Friday, July 22 &
Saturday, July 23
Summer is hot and so are the deals during this weekend sale. Our shops and businesses will have special savings and promotions during this event. Join us on the fourth weekend in July as we “Sale into Summer!” Check our Facebook page here for a list of participating shops.
Food Truck Frenzy Thursday Nights
June & July 2022
Events are updated weekly. Click here to visit our Faceboook page
Downtown Farmers Market
Summer 2022
Our local Farmers Market is something we look forward to every year. We have fresh produce, arts & crafts, baked goods and even live music. It is held every Saturday during the summer months. It begins at 7:00 am and closes when everything is sold. Located at Off The Square Market, 25 West Jefferson Street.
Back to School Bash
Saturday, August 6, 2022
Bring in the new school year with this fun and exciting event…a Foam Bubble Pop Party! Everyone is invited and is sure to have suds of fun! This event is free – bring your friends! A special thank you to our wonderful sponsors: Cow Creek Towing, State Representative Ben Suber, MississippiCare, and B&B Concrete.
Events are updated weekly. Click here to visit our Faceboook page
28th Annual Bodock Festival
Saturday, September 10, 2022
This annual festival is a Pontotoc tradition and is fun for the whole family. Arts and crafts, food, games, car & tractor show, children’s corner, talent show, Tour de Bodock, and more. Something for everyone! This year’s entertainment will feature Galloway & Company, Terry “Harmonica” Bean and Band, Justin Kirk & Company, and Almost Famous Memphis. Come out and enjoy the fun!
Downtown Farmers Market
Summer 2022
Our local Farmers Market is something we look forward to every year. We have fresh produce, arts & crafts, baked goods and even live music. It is held every Saturday during the summer months. It begins at 7:00 am and closes when everything is sold. Located at Off The Square Market, 25 West Jefferson Street.
Fall Open House
Sunday, September 25, 2022
Cooler weather is the perfect time for a Fall Open House. Our Downtown businesses invite you for an afternoon of shopping and giveaways! 12:00 Noon until 5:00 pm (hours may vary).
When it is closer to the date, please check our Facebook page here for participating shops.
Events are updated weekly. Click here to visit our Faceboook page
Heart of Ecru Festival
Saturday, October 1st, 2022
Come on Down to the Heart of Ecru Festival! Join us for a day of Family Fun on Saturday October 1st, in downtown Ecru Mississippi.
Fall Food Truck Frenzy
Thursday, October 27th, 2022
Enjoy the fall weather with a Food Truck Frenzy! Joe Austin and The Tallahatchies will be performing at 6:30. Join us October 27th for a great time!
Events are updated weekly. Click here to visit our Faceboook page
Felons, Flappers and Foul Play!
Saturday, November 5th, 2022
Join us at the Pontotoc Community House for the Murder Mystery Dinner Event! Tickets are $30. The event is Saturday, November 5th at 7:00 p.m.
Events are updated weekly. Click here to visit our Faceboook page
Christmas Open House
Sunday, November 20, 2022
Join us for this city-wide Christmas Open House event, 12:00 Noon – 5:00 pm. Hours may vary by store.
When it is closer to the date, please check our Facebook page here for participating shops.
The TangleFoot Trot
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Mark your calendars for Tanglefoot Trot 2022! Presented by C.A.T.C.H. Kids, Inc. Registration begins at 7:30 am and the races begin at 9:00 am. There will be a 5K, 10K, and a 1-mile Fun Run (run or walk). Awards and post-race events will be held under the FCB Pavilion.
Register here: raceroster.com. Help build a healthier future for children of Northeast Mississippi!
Location will be: Tanglefoot Trail / First Choice Gateway, S. College Street, Pontotoc, MS.
Tangle Foot Tinseltown
December 3rd & 4th
You don’t want to miss this holiday weekend event. There will be something for all ages! Vendors, Music, Food, Santa, Train and more! Event will be at the First Choice Bank Pavilion, 139 W. Reynolds Street. Saturday hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday hours: 12:00 Noon – 4:00 pm. Everyone is invited!
Click on our Facebook post for more information:
Christmas Parade
December 9th
Celebrate the holidays and see Santa in our annual Christmas Parade. Parade starts at 6:00 pm. This Year’s Theme is: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Print out a Christmas Parade application here: pontotocchamber.com
or pick up an application at the chamber office:
Pontotoc Chamber of Commerce / Main Street Association
109 North Main Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
Events are updated weekly. Click here to visit our Faceboook page