Cleveland has a number of big seasonal events in Winter, Spring and Fall, but there are also events EVERY WEEKEND in this great Delta town. From planetarium shows, to museum events at the GRAMMY and Railroad Museum, to concerts and shopping and dining events, and things for kids to do, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Cleveland. Our big events are outlined below, but keep scrolling to find our “self-serve” calendar with all the local and frequent events in Cleveland and the surrounding areas. Also, be sure and follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with events big and small.

50 Nights of Lights

The second Saturday in November – the First Saturday in January

Each year from mid-November until New Years, Cleveland’s historic downtown is lit up with hundreds of thousands of twinkly lights and huge holiday light displays. Fast becoming a holiday family tradition for many, it’s definitely one of the best Christmas events in Mississippi. In addition to the lights displays, there are a number of complementary events going on throughout the season including Cleveland’s Holiday Open House. The lights shine nightly, and this holiday event is absolutely free.

For more information, check out www.50nightsoflights.com

Crosstie Arts & Jazz Festival

The third Saturday in April

For years a highlight of the spring events in Mississippi, a Delta tradition continues under the massive oaks of the historic Bolivar County Courthouse in downtown Cleveland. The annual Crosstie Arts and Jazz Festival, a juried fine arts show, will feature hundreds of exhibitors displaying paintings, sculpture, pottery, textile and paper arts, and hand-made furniture and jewelry from around the southeast.

For more information, check out www.crosstiefestival.com

Octoberfest

The first Saturday in October

One of the best fall events in Mississippi, Octoberfest combines music, art and BBQ on the beautiful greenway in downtown Cleveland. The arts market features an array of handicrafts and foods from around the Southeast. The concerts, which happen throughout the day and end in a street dance in the evening, bring together a diverse group of musicians and group offering up jazz, country, americana, and soulful R&B. And the BBQ? More than 70 teams set up along the bayou to compete in this national qualification event.

For more information, check out www.octoberfestms.com

Bolgona Performing Arts Center (BPAC) Shows

Throughout the year

The state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta features nationally touring concerts, plays, Broadway musicals, comedy, movies, independent film, dance, and educational programs throughout the year. From some of the best Country concerts in Mississippi, to some of the best shows for kids in the state, BPAC is the premier performing arts center in the region. Overnight packages with The Cotton House and Lyric West Hotel properties may be available for your concert or event. Check out their website for details.

For more information, check out www.bolognapac.com