from another hometown favorite , the sibling trio Track45 . Tilghman , an easygoing church pastor with an engaging grin , shot to stardom last year when he won the TV talent competition “ The Voice .” He calls his style “ soul country ,” a blend of gospel , contemporary Christian pop and country music delivered straight from the heart . Track45 ’ s Jenna , Ben and KK Johnson have used the family-based small-town values they learned in Meridian to build successful careers in Nashville . Each is a gifted songwriter and musician . Together , their crystalline vocal harmonies sound current yet classic . Come to opening night of our new Performing Arts Series and enjoy these hometown heroes .
SummerFest 2021 ( previously
known as Meridian Day )
Saturday , Aug . 28 , from 10 a . m . -4 p . m ., City Hall Exciting community event which includes face painting , kids obstacle course , pony rides , food , entertainment , kids activities and Corn Hole Toss contest . Line up includes but not limited to Hunter Burrell and Durdy Waterz . Vendors will be on site as well , crafts , jewelry , etc .
For more information , contact Yolanda Edmonds at 601-479-6841 or ustilllookn4me @ gmail . com
September
Earth ’ s Bounty Festival
Saturday , Sept . 4 , from 8 a . m . -1 p . m . Singing Brakeman Park
The Earth ’ s Bounty Festival features local vendors showcasing the best in local made and grown product . Fresh bread , homemade butter , jellies , jams , cakes , pies , local honey , goat milk cheese and ice cream . Our farmers grow a wide arrange of produce , tomato ’ s , onions , sweet peppers , hot peppers , eggplants , corn , peas , butter beans , squash , zucchini ( these are all seasonal products and are available for a short time per growing season , so come early and buy enough to store for later in year )
The festival , which kicked off in April , will be held the first Saturday of each month until November . For more information , contact Craig Wilkes at 601-485- 1998 or CraigWilkes @ meridianms . org
EMBDC Golf Classic
Friday , Sept . 17 , all day event Northwood Country Club
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the annual golf classic sponsored by the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation . Fee : $ 125 . For more information : cholladay @ embdc . org or call 601-693-1306 .
Maker Faire Meridian
Sunday , Sept . 19 , from 1-5 p . m ., Soulé Steam Feed Works
On this weekend , Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum will join Maker Faires from around the world for the Greatest Show and Tell on Earth . Maker Faire Meridian is a family-friendly event that gives everyone an opportunity for conversations with Makers — crafters , educators , tinkerers , hobbyists , engineers , science clubs , authors , artists , students , inventors , photographers , tech enthusiasts , and entrepreneurs . Everyone comes together to show their projects and to talk about what they have learned . This experience inspires everyone to become a Maker and connects people with projects in their community . Yet , Maker Faire is a “ fair ” – fun , engaging and exciting . It is held at historic Soulé Steam Works — where the past , present and future can be imagined . There will be great activities for all ages . Hosted at historic Soulé Steam Feed Works .
Admission is free ; For more information , contact Greg Hatcher at 601-693-9905 or makerfairemeridian @ comcast . net
Pumpkin Patch
Saturday , Sept . 25 and Sunday , Sept . 26 , all day event each day Lazy Acres Farm Fun , 596 Lazy Acres Road , Chunky
Enjoy more than 40 acres with rides and fun attractions . Pig races , wagon rides , pumpkins , corn maze and more . Admission : $ 14.95 . For more information , contact Michael May at 833-327 + 6386 or lazyacresfarm @ hotmail . com
MLT Riley Center : LeAnn Rimes
Thursday , Sept . 30 , 7:30 p . m . Tickets : $ 30 to $ 100
The incredibly expressive soprano voice of LeAnn Rimes will find its perfect setting at the MSU Riley Center for this intimate acoustic concert . Rimes has sold more than 44 million records since , at age 14 , she became the youngest Grammy Award winner ever after her smash-hit debut “ Blue .” She has earned many other honors , including , last December , top prize in “ The Masked Singer ” TV competition as the Sun . Such recent songs as “ Throw My Arms around the World ” have conveyed her passion for using her voice to help heal those who are hurting . The Riley Center ’ s splendid acoustics will let every bit of emotion ring out as clear as crystal .
UPCOMING EVENTS
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