Mix & Mingle A third Thursday networking event series in Yazoo! When: Monthly on the 3rd Thursday Where: Host locations announced at Yazoo Chamber page on Facebook Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Description: The Yazoo County Chamber of Commerce proudly presents a new networking event series “Mix & Mingle.” Chamber members are welcome to attend FREE and are encouraged to bring a guest and to encourage non-members to join the Chamber. The Yazoo County Chamber of Commerce is a 501c 6 non-profit, voluntary organization of business and professional members working to encourage business growth and civic improvements that will benefit everyone in Yazoo County. This is done by promoting retail, commercial, industrial, and civic development, by encouraging economic and social growth, and by working with government at all levels to maintain a sound and progressive economy. Learn more about the Yazoo County Chamber of Commerce at www.yazoochamber.com or give us
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2017 Yazoo County Fair October 13 – October 21, 2017! The Yazoo County Fair, since 1928 and known as the second-oldest county fair in Mississippi, has announced their dates for 2017. As always, admission price includes FREE parking and unlimited rides on all rides! With lots of rides, fun, games, food, local art and canning exhibits and more, the Yazoo County Fair is a great way to enjoy fall in Mississippi with the whole family. Make your plans now to attend. We’ll see you at the fair! For more information, visit the official Yazoo County Fair page on Facebook! 2017 Yazoo County Fair 203 Hugh McGraw Drive (aka Airport Road) Yazoo City, Mississippi Dates – October 13-21, 2017 2017 Yazoo County Fair Schedule Friday October 13-Saturday October 21 Friday, October 13 – 6pm-11pm $12 Saturday, October 14 – 11am-3pm $8* *Fair Completely shuts down from 3pm til 6pm Saturday,
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Antique Days Presents FREE Tour of Glenwood Cemetery Saturday, October 21, 2017 11:00 am at Glenwood Cemetery Happy October! This time of year always brings with it fall colors, cooler weather, hunting season, fun at the Yazoo County Fair, the annual Antique Days event, and many calls to our office about tours to see the Witch of Yazoo grave and Glenwood Cemetery. It’s an exciting time… but visitors are usually limited in ways they can tour Glenwood, which was voted in a poll on Huffington Post as the 2nd “Spookiest Cemetery in the US.” Tours must be scheduled in advance and are usually held with groups of 20 or more. This year, we have BIG news for all you fans of the Witch of Yazoo and of America’s 2nd spookiest cemetery, Glenwood Cemetery in Yazoo City! The 2017 Antique Days event on October 21 is offering a FREE tour of
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Antique Days 2017 Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Triangle Cultural Center, (the Old Main Street School) 332 North Main Street, Yazoo City, Mississippi Don’t miss the fun at the Preview Party on Friday, October 20th, starting at 6:00 PM at the No Smoking Smokehouse! Enjoy live music by Carl Acuff, Jr. & Band and experience a Pig Roast by Yazoo County’s “Chairmaker to the Stars” Mr. Greg Harkins! Tickets for the Preview Party are $25. Contact Phyllis Haynes at 662-590-5415 for more information. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the traditions of yesteryear. Step back in time to see: Old hit & miss engines, Gristmill grinding yellow or white corn, Antique tractor show and parade at 11 AM, Beautiful handmade arts & crafts, Fresh cane syrup and Yazoo honey, Free buttermilk biscuits, Blacksmith demonstrations, World’s largest Red Flyer Wagon, Bigger Kids Zone, Dr. William Thompson, winner of the 2016 Antique Days Kibbee Contest, will be selling Kibbee in
Read More... →Yazoo Historical Society Annual Meeting 2017 The Yazoo Historical Society will be holding its annual meeting on Sunday, October 22 at 3:00 pm at the Triangle Cultural Center. The Yazoo Historical Society is getting an award from the National Daughter of the American Revolution to be given by the local DAR chapter! The YHS will also be giving an award to the winner of the History Writing Contest held in the spring in association with the Yazoo Herald. The Yazoo Historical Society will be electing new officers and Board of Directors for the next 3 years. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. This is the time for current members to renew their membership and a great time for interested people to join! Financial contributions from members help to support the preservation of the local history in Yazoo County to include maintenance of the Sam Olden Historical Museum. The Yazoo Historical
Read More... →“Love Shouldn’t Hurt” Domestic Violence Awareness Parade/Walk and Rally Saturday, October 7, 2017 9:00 am Yazoo County Courthouse 209 East Broadway Street Yazoo City, Mississippi 39194 Presented by the Office of District Attorney, Twenty-First Judicial District Akillie Malone-Oliver, District Attorney Grand Marshal: Mr. Yolanda Evans, D.V. Survivor and founder of Heavenly Help Registration/Line-Up begins at 9:00 am at Yazoo City Police Department Parade/Walk begins at 9:30 am Rally begins immediately following the Parade/Walk. For more information about Domestic Violence, please visit http://mcadv.org For information about this event, call 662-746-5429 School bands from local and surrounding areas, local businesses, elected officials, non-profit organizations, civic and community groups, local churches, motorcycle clubs, horse riders, etc. are all invited to participate and attend!
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St. Mary’s Craft & Flea Market and Garage Sale St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Yazoo City is holding a huge Crafts, Flea Market, and Garage Sale with many vendors. Saturday, October 7 7 am to 1 pm 229 North Monroe Street Yazoo City, Mississippi The event will take place rain or shine. St. Mary’s will also be selling Grilled Hamburger Plates from 11 am to 12:30 pm for $5 each.
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Yazoo Delta Half Marathon and 5K The Preservation Yazoo Foundation announced their Yazoo Delta Half Marathon! The race is Saturday, November 4th, 2017, in Yazoo City and includes a Half Marathon and 5K. Website for info and online registration of participants and volunteers: http://yazoodeltahalfmarathon.racesonline.com Hosted by Preservation Yazoo Foundation The Yazoo Delta Half Marathon and 5k is a fundraising event for Preservation Yazoo. The half marathon course will offer a tour of many of the historic sites in Yazoo City, including the Witch’s Grave, made famous by Willie Morris in his book Good Ole Boy. The course is mostly flat, with one hill around the halfway point. After the race plan to stay around for great food, live music, and cold drinks! Check out the Preservation Yazoo Foundation’s page on Facebook.
Read More... →Rock n’ Roll Yazoo Christmas Parade Presented by the City of Yazoo City Downtown Yazoo City Tuesday, December 5, 2017 6:30 pm Enter your float, marching band, antique vehicle, etc. by completing the form below and submitting it to the Yazoo Herald or City Hall. Participation is FREE thanks to the City of Yazoo City! Deadline to enter is Monday, November 20th. Entry car signs pickup will be December 1st and 4th from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Line-up begins at 5 pm from the Police Station to Jackson Avenue. Yazoo City Christmas Parade Entry Form
Read More... →Mississippi Tourism Recognizes Yazoo County CVB as one of the Best and Brightest in the State’s Industry Yazoo City, Miss. (September 26, 2017) – This week, the Mississippi Tourism Association presented a host of awards to tourism entities around the state during the 2017 Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Held at the Jackson Convention Complex, the awards ceremony showcased the best and brightest tourism organizations, staff members, volunteers and projects from across Mississippi. Yazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau received the Convention and Visitors Bureau of the Year award for the $500,000 to $749,000 budget category. This is the first year that Yazoo County CVB has been eligible to compete in this category and the first CVB of the Year win since the last time the CVB was nominated in 2014. During the award criteria period, May 1, 2016 – May 30, 2017, Yazoo County CVB helped to sponsor or
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