The Mississippi Farmers Market runs year-round on Saturdays with 32 stalls of local produce, baked goods, and crafts, adding Thursday markets in summer to handle the peak season harvest from Mississippi farms.
Food festivals in Jackson worth planning a trip around, by month.
Festivals through the year
October 2026 1 festival
March 2027 2 festivals
Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser
The JXN Food and Wine Festival is Jackson's premier annual culinary event, with 40+ chefs, ticketed dinners, tastings, cooking demonstrations every March.
Hal's St.
April 2027 1 festival
Taste of Mississippi brings Jackson's best restaurants together for a competitive tasting event at the Mississippi Trade Mart, with Best Appetizer, Entree, and Dessert categories voted by attendees.
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