Festivals
African Street Festival
Presented in summer by SAACA (Society for African American Cultural Awareness), the festival features African art and music, along with international vendors.
Wendy Trice Martin
President
(731) 424-7795
Archeofest
Presented in autumn at Pinson Mounds State Park. A celebration of Native American culture and archaeology, the festival includes craft demonstrations and story telling sessions.
Timothy Poole
(731) 988-5614
Art in the Village Art Festival
Presented in the Spring and Fall by Art in the Village Gallery, the festival features one-of-a-kind art ranging from pottery, watercolors, baskets, photography, jewelry, glass, mixed media and more.
Bagels and Bluegrass Bicycle Century Tour
Presented in October by The Tourism Association of West Tennessee, Jackson State Community College, and Southwest Tennessee Development District. The Bagels and Bluegrass ride across Southwest Tennessee is a bicycle ride featuring Southwest Tennessee’s State Parks and scenic roads. Beginning with a breakfast of bagels at the staging area located at Jackson State Community College and ending the day with dinner and bluegrass entertainment at the Community College.
Contact:
Mary Beth Hopper, Director
(731) 616-7474
Jackson International Food and Art Festival
Presented in October, this festival is part of the Season of Unity celebration. Events include a parade of cultures, food vendors, artist booths, dancing and more.
Porchfest
Every year on 731 Day, 7/31, Our Jackson Home ends the day with a celebration in the Historic Lambuth Area Neighborhood featuring live music from some of West Tennessee’s best musicians playing on the front porches of our neighbors.
Rockabilly Fest
Held in August, the Fest features Rockabilly entertainers and history makers.