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Honk, Flash & Explore: Touch-A-Truck Rolls into Meridian!
Starts: 05/10/2025 - Ends: 05/10/2025
Put your kids in the driver's seat—literally! On Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. – Noon, Meridian Parks & Recreation will transform Highland Park into a giant, hands-on vehicle wonderland. Climb aboard fire trucks, police cruisers, ambulances, dump trucks, and even hefty construction rigs. There'll be face painting, food vendors, and plenty of photo ops, and admission is completely FREE. Event Quick-Hits
- When: Sat, May 10 | 10 a.m.–Noon (arrive early—lines grow fast!)
- Where: Highland Park, 1720 Jimmie Rodgers Memorial Dr., Meridian
- Cost: Free for all ages
- What to bring: Camera, sunscreen, closed-toe shoes, and an optional pair of earmuffs for little ones sensitive to loud horns
Make Meridian East / Toomsuba KOA Journey Your Pit Stop
- 11-minute drive straight down I-20/I-59—no downtown parking drama.
- Shaded RV & Cabin sites—perfect for post-event naps.
- Lightning-fast fiber Wi-Fi for uploading those fire engine selfies.
- Pool & game room to burn off post-event energy.
- Quiet Hours so the grown-ups can recover once the sirens stop ringing.
Book Your Site
Call 800-562-4202, book online at https://koa.com/campgrounds/meridian-east/, or email meridian@koa.com. Climb, honk, explore—then kick back under our Mississippi pines!
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Stay With Us for the 72nd Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival!
Starts: 05/12/2025 - Ends: 05/18/2025
America's longest-running music festival is back May 12 – 18, 2025 in downtown Meridian, celebrating the “Father of Country Music” with seven straight days of concerts, film, food, and family fun.
2025 Main-Stage Highlights
Mon 12, 6pm @ The MAX, “A Man Called Hurt” film + Jimmie “Duck” Holmes blues set
Tue 13, 6pm @ The MAX, East Nash Grass & Sister Sadie (bluegrass)
Wed 14, 6pm @ The MAX, Annual Talent Competition
Thu 15, 7pm @ Ellis Theater (Philadelphia) Jake Worthington w/ Daniel Houze & The Honest Thieves
Fri 16, 5pm @ The MAX St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Vasti Jackson, Cuffing Season
Sat 17, 5pm @ The MAX, Ole 60, Preston Cooper, American Blonde, Britt Gully & The Water Moccasins
Sun 18, 1pm @ The MAX, NOLA Gospel Brunch feat. Joyful & The Spirit of New Orleans
Full schedule & tickets at jimmierodgers.com. 4-day VIP passes ($175) include private lounge, seating, and refreshments; single-day concerts start at $35.
Why Make Meridian East / Toomsuba KOA Journey Your Festival Basecamp?
- Easy drive – just 11 minutes from the main stage at The MAX, with quick I-20/I-59 access.
- Shaded RV, tent, and kabin sites nestled in Mississippi pines.
- Fiber-fast Wi-Fi (thanks, EMEPA!) to upload those concert pics.
- Late-night game room and fire pits for post-show jam sessions...just don't get too rowdy!
- Pool refresh (opening Memorial Day) to cool off between sets.
- Quiet Hours enforced so you'll actually sleep before the next day's music marathon.
Special Festival Perks (May 11 – 19 only)
- Stay 4, Save 10 % – automatic discount on sites or kabins.
- Morning coffee in the Kamp Store starting at 8 a.m.
Book Your Spot Before We Sell Out! Call 800-562--4202, book on our website, or email meridian@koa.com. Let our team know you're here for JRMF and we'll tag your reservation for all the perks above.Pack your boots, grab your guitar (or air-guitar), and we'll see you under the pine trees—then downtown for some Mississippi-made music magic! ????
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Head on Down to Earth's Bounty Market!
Starts: 05/03/2025 - Ends: 05/03/2025
Support local growers and artisans every first Saturday, May – November 2025 at Earth's Bounty—the open-air festival that turns downtown Meridian's MAX courtyard into a colorful marketplace of fresh produce, honey, eggs, baked treats, craft goods, live music, and free kids' activities. The market runs 8 a.m.–Noon, and your wristband also unlocks FREE admission to The MAX museum all day (8 a.m.–5 p.m.). Mississippi Arts Experience (The MAX)
2025 Market Dates
May 3 Garden-craft class 10 a.m.-Noon
Jun 7 Story-time on the lawn 11 a.m.JulSat 5Red-White-&-Bluegrass set 9 a.m.
Aug 2 Chef demo: “Gulf-to-Table” 10 a.m.
Sep 6 Art Farm kids' station all morning
Oct 4 Pumpkin-painting bar (while supplies last)
Nov 1 Holiday-pie throw-down 9:30 a.m.(Schedule courtesy of The MAX; activities subject to change—check Earth's Bounty socials before you go.)
What You'll Find
- Hand-picked produce, grass-fed beef, local honey, farm-fresh eggs, and baked goods straight from Meridian kitchens
- Dozens of artisan booths featuring soaps, candles, leatherwork, and seasonal plants
- Live Mississippi roots music on the courtyard stage
- Free family workshops—from seed-starting to folk-art print-making
Why Campers Love Making Our KOA Their Market HQ
- 12-minute drive via I-20/I-59—easy out, easy back.
- Shady RV & cabin sites to keep that cooler bag (and you) out of the heat.
- Fiber-fast Wi-Fi to brag about your market haul.
- Sparkling bathrooms and noon check-out, so you can browse the booths without racing the clock.
- Pool & pavilion ready for a post-market chill-down or picnic with your fresh finds.
Event-Weekend Perks (May 3 – Nov 3 stays)
- Early-bird coffee in the camp store from 8 a.m. so you can hit downtown ready to rock!
Reserve Your Site: Call [b]800-562-4202[/b], book online at https://koa.com/campgrounds/meridian-east/, or email us at meridian@koa.com. Come hungry, leave happy—and rest easy beneath our Mississippi pines! ??
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Dailey & Vincent Live at the MSU Riley Center
Starts: 05/22/2025 - Ends: 05/22/2025
Get ready for an evening of soaring harmonies and lightning-fast picking as bluegrass super-duo Dailey & Vincent roll into downtown Meridian!
Quick-Glance Details
- Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
- Showtime: 7:30 PM (arrive early to snag your seat)
- Tickets: $20 – $60 — on sale now via the Riley Center box office or online MSU Riley Center
Why You'll Love This Show. Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent fuse country, bluegrass, and gospel into a feel-good sound that's earned them Grand Ole Opry membership, multiple GRAMMY® nominations, and 35 IBMA awards. Expect signature showstoppers, jaw-dropping musicianship, and plenty of down-home storytelling that'll have you clapping along from the first note.Perfect Night Out for KOA Guests. Our campground is about 15 minutes from the Riley Center—close enough for a quick drive but far enough to retreat to the pines afterward. Spend the afternoon by the pool, head downtown for the concert, then unwind around your own campfire under Mississippi stars.
Venue & Ticket Info
MSU Riley Center
2200 5th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
Box Office: 601-696-2200 • info@msurileycenter.com
Bluegrass bliss, historic theater vibes, and a cozy night back at the KOA—sounds like the perfect May evening. See you there!
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Celebrate Community at Collinsville Day 2025!
Starts: 05/03/2025 - Ends: 05/03/2025
Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for Collinsville Day 2025 in Collinsville, Mississippi! This annual spring celebration, presented by the Collinsville Community Development Club, Collinsville Fire and Rescue, and the Collinsville Christmas Association, promises a fun-filled day for all ages.Event Highlights:
- Local vendors showcasing unique goods
- Delicious food from community favorites
- Live entertainment
- Family-friendly activities and more!?
Location: Old Hwy. 19 North, Collinsville, MS? Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the best little incorporated community—Collinsville, Mississippi! For more details and updates, visit the official event page.?
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Wings & Tails 2025: A Night of Food, Flight, & Fellowship
Starts: 05/06/2025 - Ends: 05/06/2025
Join the Mississippi Council of the Navy League for the 14th Annual Wings & Tails fundraiser on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the historic Key Brothers Hangar at Meridian Regional Airport. This cherished community event supports the missions and personnel of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and U.S.-flagged Merchant Marine, with a special focus on NAS Meridian and the Northeast Lauderdale High School NJROTC program.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Location: Key Brothers Hangar, Meridian Regional Airport, 2811 Airport Road, Meridian, MS 39307
- Schedule:
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- Social Hour: 5:30 PM
- Dinner: 6:30 PM
- Tickets: $30 (includes dinner, drinks, live music, and access to all displays)
- Purchase Tickets: Available from any Navy League board member or at the gate.
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Highlights:
- Live Entertainment: Enjoy music by Scott McQuaig & the Tomcats.
- Delicious Food: Feast on catfish, shrimp, chicken wings, potatoes, and corn.
- Exhibits: Explore vintage hot rods, airplanes, and jets on display.
- Community Support: Proceeds benefit local military support initiatives.?
Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled evening while supporting our sea services. For more information, contact Laura Carmichael at 601-479-8013 or via email at Laurdvs@aol.com.
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My Fair Lady @ Meridian Little Theatre
Starts: 05/01/2025 - Ends: 05/04/2025
Brush off your best hat and practice your elocution—Meridian Little Theatre is bringing the beloved Lerner & Loewe classic “My Fair Lady” to the stage for a limited four-day run! Performance, Schedule, Curtain Time Thursday • May 1, 7 PM Friday • May 2, 7 PM Saturday • May 3, 7 PM Sunday • May 4, 2 PM
Step inside Edwardian London as cockney flower-seller Eliza Doolittle meets linguistics professor Henry Higgins in a timeless tale packed with show-stopping favorites like “Wouldn't It Be Loverly?”, “I Could Have Danced All Night,” and “Get Me to the Church on Time.”
Why It's Perfect for KOA Guests
- Family-friendly night out, just 12 minutes from the campground.
- Evening shows pair perfectly with a lazy afternoon at our pool; Sunday's matinee wraps in time for a sunset campfire.
- Support one of Mississippi's longest-running community theatres while enjoying Broadway-caliber talent close to “home”!
Need-to-Know Details
- Venue: Meridian Little Theatre — 4334 Mississippi 49, Meridian, MS
- Tickets: From $20; reserve online at meridianlittletheatre.com or call the MLT Box Office at 601-482-6371.
- Running Time: ~2 hrs 45 min with intermission.
- Accessibility: Wheelchair seating and assistive listening devices available; inquire when booking.
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All Aboard for RailFest 2025!
Starts: 11/01/2025 - Ends: 11/01/2025
Meridian's tracks come alive on Saturday, November 1, 2025 (9 AM – 3 PM) when the Meridian Railroad Museum throws its biggest party of the year—RailFest! Expect a whistle-stopping good time with:
- “Celebrate Everything TRAIN” exhibits that trace Meridian's rail roots back to 1854.
- Railfan & model-train displays plus living-history demos for every age.
- Swap-meet vendors trading railroad memorabilia, music in the depot, and tasty food trucks on site.
- FREE miniature-train rides for kids running the whole day—grandma can ride, too!
Venue: Meridian Railroad Museum, 1805 Front St., Meridian, MS
Full details: meridianrails.org
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Head on Down to Earth's Bounty Market!
Starts: 05/03/2025 - Ends: 05/03/2025
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Head on Down to Earth's Bounty Market!
Starts: 06/07/2025 - Ends: 06/07/2025
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Head on Down to Earth's Bounty Market!
Starts: 07/05/2025 - Ends: 07/05/2025
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Head on Down to Earth's Bounty Market!
Starts: 08/02/2025 - Ends: 08/02/2025
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Head on Down to Earth's Bounty Market!
Starts: 09/06/2025 - Ends: 09/06/2025
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Head on Down to Earth's Bounty Market!
Starts: 10/04/2025 - Ends: 10/04/2025
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Head on Down to Earth's Bounty Market!
Starts: 11/01/2025 - Ends: 11/01/2025
