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 & 4th
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 11th
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.
Customer Appreciation Day
Friday, March 17th
Pontotoc appreciates all of those who shop and do business in our town. As a thank you, we will have a Customer Appreciation Day on Thursday, March 16th, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Please check our Facebook page here when it is closer to date, for a list of participating businesses. #thankyou #weappreciateyourbusiness
Spring Food Truck Frenzy
Thursday, March 23rd
Join us for a special food truck day! Click here to visit our Facebook page to see participating food trucks closer to the date!
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).
Touch-A-Truck Event
Tuesday, April 22nd
Join us for the Touch-A-Truck event on April 22 from 10am -2pm at the Pontotoc Co. Agri-center! FREE ADMISSION! If your business would like to participate, contact the Pontotoc County Chamber and Main Street office at 662-489-5042 or email chamber@pontotocchamber.com.
Graduate Employment Fair
Tuesday, April 18th
Attention Class of 2023! All high school seniors are welcome to attend this event. If your business would like to participate, contact the Pontotoc County Chamber and Main Street office at 662-489-5042 or email chamber@pontotocchamber.com.
Girls Night Out
Thursday, April 20th
It’s Girls Night! Visit various retail shops from 4 to 8 PM. Check our Facebook Page here closer to the date for participating retail shops.
Summer Concert Series
June and July
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.
Summer Food Truck Frenzy
June and July
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 closer to the dates.
4th of July Freedom Parade
Tuesday, July 4th
Celebrate America with this fun July 4th parade. Decorate your golf cart, bicycle, car, truck, stroller, 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 Food Truck Frenzy
June and July
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 closer to the date.
Summer Concert Series
June and July
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.
Sale out of Summer 2023
July 21st and 22nd
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 out of Summer!” As we get closer to the event, check our Facebook page here for a list of participating shops.
Tax Free Weekend 2023
July 28th and 29th
Tax free weekend is here! Enjoy shopping during tax free weekend to get the best deals possible!
For more information check out our Facebook page here
Back 2 School Bash
Saturday, July 29th
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!
For more information check out our Facebook page here

Bodock Festival
September 9th 2023
This annual festival is a Pontotoc tradition and is fun for the whole family. Something for everyone! Come out and enjoy the fun!
More Information will be posted on the Facebook page here.
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.
Customer Appreciation Day
Friday, March 17, 2023
Pontotoc appreciates all of those who shop and do business in our town. As a thank you, we will have a Customer Appreciation Day on Thursday, March 16th, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Please check our Facebook page here when it is closer to date, for a list of participating businesses. #thankyou #weappreciateyourbusiness
Spring Food Truck Frenzy
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Join us for a special food truck day! Click here to visit our Facebook page to see participating food trucks closer to the date!
Spring Open House
Sunday, March 27, 2023
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).
Graduate Employment Fair
Tuesday, April 18th
Join us for the Touch-A-Truck event on April 22 from 10am -2pm at the Pontotoc Co. Agri-center! FREE ADMISSION! If your business would like to participate, contact the Pontotoc County Chamber and Main Street office at 662-489-5042 or email chamber@pontotocchamber.com.
Graduate Employment Fair
Tuesday, April 18th
Attention Class of 2023! All high school seniors are welcome to attend this event. If your business would like to participate, contact the Pontotoc County Chamber and Main Street office at 662-489-5042 or email chamber@pontotocchamber.com.
Girls Night Out
Thursday, April 20th
It’s Girls Night! Visit various retail shops from 4 to 8 PM. Check our Facebook Page here closer to the date for participating retail shops.
Memorial Day Program
Monday, May 29th, 2023
A community event hosted on Pontotoc’s Court Square, honoring our brave, fallen Veterans and Service Members. Ceremony begins at 11:00 am.
Events are updated weekly. Click here to visit our Faceboook page
Summer Concert Series
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.
Summer Food Truck Frenzy
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.
4th of July
Freedom Parade
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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 and July
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.
Summer Food Truck Frenzy
June and July
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.
Sale out of Summer
July 21st and 22nd
June and July
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 out of Summer!” As we get closer to the event, check our Facebook page here for a list of participating shops.
Tax Free Weekend
July 28th and 29th
Tax free weekend is here! Enjoy shopping during tax free weekend to get the best deals possible!
For more information check out our Facebook page here
Back 2 School Bash
July 29th
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!
For more information check out our Facebook page here
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

Bodock Festival
September 9th 2023
This annual festival is a Pontotoc tradition and is fun for the whole family. Arts and crafts, food, games, motorcycle ride, car & tractor show, and more.
More Information will be posted on the Facebook page here.

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