Events in September

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.

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

Blues/Outdoors Month at the Washington County Welcome Center

September 1st to September 30th

Blues & Outdoors Month at the Washington County Welcome Center located at Hwy 82 West and Reed Road. Contact Markita Gray at 662.332-2378 for more information.

Celebration of the Arts 2012

September 1st

Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival featuring the work of Mr. Lee Washington's "Cotton Picker" art. For a complete description, schedule, and to download registration forms, go to their website. This event will be held at Ella Darling Elementary School, 242 South Broadway, Greenville, MS 38701. Contact Earnestine at 662-374-0215 or earnestine@fandbjohnson-foundation.org You may also contact Angela at the Greenville Arts Council 662.332.2246 for more information.

Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival

September 1st

CITY: Greenville, LOCATION: Edwards Center, 749 Main St., downtown Greenville Enjoy an evening of jazz performed by Mississippi’s Jazz Legacy, Greenville's own prolific jazz musicians, food, sodas, barbecue and live entertainment at this Mississippi festival. http://www.jazzmississippi.com

Delta Blues Week

September 8th to September 14th

CITY: Greenville, LOCATION: Various locations hosting blues events. Delta Blues Week consists of blues events in various locations leading up to the Mississippi Delta Blues Festival. Come and celebrate America's original music--the blues. For more information visit http://www.deltablues.org/

35th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival

September 15th

The Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival began in 1977, and is now the largest blues festival in the Delta and the oldest in the United States. Always held on the 3rd Saturday in September, the Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival features blues artists from near and far. Visit the website for the most current information and schedule of performers. http://www.deltablues.org

Annual Highway 61 Blues Festival

September 29th to September 30th

CITY: Leland, LOCATION: Downtown. Join us for all the excitement and entertainment surrounding this blues festival, features three generations of blues artist in historic downtown Leland, MS. Special update**** The Highway 61 Blues Festival and the King Biscuit Blues Festival are partnering! Go to their website for the most current updates and more information.