Events in June

Greenville Speedway Season Opening

March 31st to October 6th

The Greenville Speedway begins its new racing season at the most exciting track in the Delta. Come and check out the fast action, heart pounding, wheel to wheel racing at the Greenville Speedway which includes race cars of all makes and models, with exciting competitions, weekly racing, and cash prizes. Check out the website. for a full schedule of events.

Make Art Not War exhibit at E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center

April 20th to June 8th

-The Greenville Arts Council announces the opening of their third exhibit of the 2012 year in the Roger D. Malkin Gallery. Make Art Not War the Artwork of Kim Guthrie opens on April 20 and will remain up until June 8, 2012. The Roger D. Malkin Gallery is open from 10 AM-4 PM Monday through Friday and by appointment on Saturday. This exhibit showcases the three dimensional and two dimensional work of Kim Guthrie. Prepare yourself to have fun! This exhibit has allowed Guthrie to be free and unhindered by artistic traditions, stigmas or mediums. For 27 years, Guthrie has created murals for clients with specific tastes and requirements. While those opportunities made it possible for her to make a living as an artist, she was hindered somewhat creatively. So now, look out, it’s all about experimentation and freedom! This exhibit it filled with a variety of installations, mixed media pieces, and paintings. “The Greenville Arts Council is looking forward to this exhibit. Kim does a great job of using recycled and different materials to create artwork that everyone can relate to. Her humor and creativity come through in every piece,"stated MacKenzie Stroh, Executive Director of the Greenville Arts Council. The opening reception will be held on April 20, 2012 from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM and is free and open to the public. This exhibit will remain in the gallery until June 8, 2012. Artwork will be available for purchase. For more information about the exhibit or the gallery contact the Greenville Arts Council at 662-332-2246 or for more information and gallery schedule visit their website.

Future Tour Championship National Golf Tourney

June 1st to June 3rd

This fundraiser is now on its 17th year and still going strong. Contact Dr. William Brozovich for more information at wmbroz@yahoo.com or you may also contact the Greenville Golf and Country Club at 662) 332-7205 located at 2476 Highway 1 S, Greenville, MS.

Hospitality Month at the Washington County Welcome Center

June 1st to June 30th

Hospitality Month at the Washington County Welcome Center located at Hwy 82 West & Reed Road. Contact Markita Gray for more information at 662-332-2378.

Opening of the Farmer's Market & Catfish Races

June 2nd

The Delta Catfish Races will also be June 2, at the Grand Opening Of the Greenville Farmers Market. Festival vendors are also Invited to participate. More information will be forthcoming on specific activities. The Greenville Farmers Market will open Saturday, June 2, with fresh locally-grown vegetables. Opening day will also feature entertainment and kids activities provided by Greenville Junior Auxiliary. Operational hours for the market will be (8-12 noon) Wednesdays and Saturdays. Catfish sponsorships are available for $25.00. Sponsorship includes a special t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the most unique name and the winner of the “Delta’s Fastest Cat” races will be tickets to the pre-party event for the Delta Hot Tamale Festival on October 20 in downtown Greenville at Stein Mart Square. Go to their website for more information.

Grabuone Outfitters 3rd Annual Snake Grabbin Rodeo

June 2nd

This is a single day event snake catching competition where every day people catch snakes with their bare hands. Participants will be guided for safety and there will be a ceremony at the end with trophies and awards. Come and enjoy an evening reception with food and entertainment. Contact Brad Vincent at (601) 383-2795 or bradvincent@bellsouth.net for more information. You may also visit their website .

The Steve Azar Delta Soul Celebrity Golf & Charity Event

June 7th to June 9th

Go to their website and click to Download Golf Entry Forms and Sponsor Ino! Benefiting The Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation.

Summer Activities at the Winterville Mounds Park

June 13th to June 16th

Consisting of drum making, weaving, “Spanish” treasure hunt, and beaded necklace. Parents, grandparents, and groups please register your children-up to 12 years of age, by calling Mark Dingeldein or Susie Smith at 662-334-4684. Admission is free. For more information visit their website.

Delta Center Stage 2011-2012 Season

July 28th to June 10th

CITY:Greenville, LOCATION:323 S. Main St. - E.E. Bass Auditorium-Delta Center Stage is a quality example of community theatre doing what it does best, bringing local talent to a local audience and giving them more than they expected. Delta Center Stage has won six awards from the state theatre festival since 1995. Visit their website for the most current updates and full descriptions. Hairspray--July 28-31,2011 I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change-September 29-October 2,2011 Lend Me A Tenor- December 8-11,2011 The Color Purple- April 19-22 (rescheduled) Death of a Salesman- May 3-6 (rescheduled) S'Wonderful, S'Marvelous, S'Gershwin- June 7-10,2012