Annual Events

Township Jazz Festival

A full spectrum of jazz artists from national recording artists to local up-and-coming professionals and students held on the concert green at Township at Colony Park.

Leap 4 the Lily Pad

Proceeds of this fun run and 5k run/walk benefit The Lily Pad Café, where young adults with disabilities are equipped with the training to make a leap of their own towards local employment.

Natchez Trace Century Ride

Nearly 1,000 cyclists from around the country enjoy local hospitality and a scenic ride on the Natchez Trace Parkway, offering distances of 8, 25, 50, 62 or 100 miles.

Santé South Wine & Food Festival

Benefitting The MIND Center at UMMC, the largest wine and culinary extravaganza in the state showcases domestic and international wines and fine food samplings from Mississippi’s top restaurants.

Dragon Boat Regatta

Watch the races from Old Trace Park as teams compete along the shores of the Barnett Reservoir.

Pacesetter Plein Air Competition

Mississippi artists leave their studios behind each spring and fall to paint in the open air of Renaissance at Colony Park, where onlookers can vote to award their favorites during a reception and sale later that evening.

Pepsi Pops

A concert under the stars by the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra at Old Trace Park overlooking the Barnett Reservoir.

Rockin’ the Rez Concert Series

Locally loved Pelican Cove Grill hosts free concerts throughout the springtime in partnership with 96.3 Country radio station.

Snappy Sync Soiree & Firefly Tours

Witness the beautiful display of thousands of synchronous twinkling fireflies flashing among the pines at the Bill Waller Craft Center.

BMX Gold Cup Qualifier

Mag Ridge BMX Track hosts a series of races each year at Mississippi’s only BMX track, including the weekend-long Gold Cup and State qualifiers each June.

Father & Child Fishing Tournament

Held each June, Ridgeland Recreation and Parks presents this free event with prizes for largest fish, smallest fish, and most fish. Bring your own rod, reed and bait!

Celebrate America Balloon Glow

Kick off Fourth of July weekend on the green space at Northpark mall and enjoy food vendors, fireworks, a kid’s corner, live music, and colorful hot air balloons lining the sunset sky.

Independence Day Celebration on the Rez

Enjoy live concerts, great food and patriotic firework displays on Fourth of July weekend at Old Trace Park.

Creative Craft Camps

Skilled members of the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi immerse children into a creative, hands-on experience each June and July at the Bill Waller Craft Center.

Sanderson Farms Championship

A stand-alone PGA Tour event, the championship attracts some of the brightest PGA stars to compete each fall at the Country Club of Jackson.

Fall Fest at Northpark

An afternoon of trick or treating, giveaways, and costume contests capped off by the Howlin’ and Growlin’ Pet Costume Contest at Northpark shopping mall.

Pacesetter Plein Air Competition

Mississippi artists leave their studios behind each spring and fall to paint in the open air of Renaissance at Colony Park, where onlookers can vote to award their favorites during a reception and sale later that evening.

Euro Fest Classic European Auto & Motorcycle Show

The great automobiles and motorcycles of Europe come to Ridgeland each fall. Browse along the picturesque old-world style streets of Renaissance at Colony Park.

Fat Tire Festival & McGee Lungbuster

In October, join the Tri-County Mountain Bike Association for some of the best mountain bike racing in the Southeast. The weekend’s events are packed with activities, live music, and races at The Ridgeland Trails.

MS State BMX Championship

Mag Ridge BMX Track hosts a series of races each year at Mississippi’s only BMX track, including the weekend-long Mississippi State Championship Finals each September.

Ridgeland Cyclocross & Spooky ‘Cross Festivals

The Mississippi Cyclocross Cup Series returns each fall, providing a series of races for all levels and ages plus fun for the whole family.

Turkey Day 8K and 1⁄4 Mile Turkey Trot

Be a part of a Thanksgiving Day tradition in Ridgeland at these annual events brought to you by Fleet Feet of Ridgeland.