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Camellia City Festival 2009

“November 2nd proclaimed as Bo Diddley Day”
in McComb, Pike County, and the State of Mississippi.

“Bo Diddley came home November 2, 2007, during the Camellia City Festival.”

This year, there will be a festive weekend which includes:

Friday, Nov. 6 Blues Marker Unveiling on historic Summit Street, Time: 11:30 to 2:00 p.m.; and a “Black Railroad Workers Seeking a Better Way of Life” and “Black Inventors in the Field of Transportation” by Dr. Hilda Casin Place: Black History Gallery, 819 Wall Street, McComb

Nov. 7 Magnolia City Wide Garage Sale

Nov. 7 - 8 TNT Southwest MS Football Bowl Tournament

Nov. 8 Summit Tour of Homes, Woodlawn Cemetery Tour, & Jewish Cemetery Tour Place: Lawrence Street, Summit, MS Time: 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Summit Historical Society, and MORE!

Contact:  Tasha Dillon
City of McComb, Community Relations and Tourism        
601-684-8664

P i k e   C o u n t y   A z a l e a   F e s t i v a l

Showcasing Southwest Mississippi at its best!

Make plans to stay the night and enjoy a special treat,
that Annual Pike County Azalea Festival, March 1st - April 15th, 2009.

Contact:  Tammy Menard

Pike County Chamber of Commerce

FEATURING:

•  50th Year for the Lighted Azalea Trail

•  Family Day in the Park

•  5K Running Through the Azaleas

•  Historical Home Tours and Flower Shows

•  Art Shows and Much More!

For a complete calendar of events:

Pike County Chamber of Commerce  |  (601) 684-2291
VIEW DETAILED SCHEDULE HERE [PDF]

For hotel or group information contact:
McComb Visitors Bureau
(601) 249-0116

Pike County Fair Grounds * 3146 Wardlaw Road * McComb MS. 39648

Activities for the 2009 Pike County Fair

“A Family Affair” myspace.com/pikecountyfair

Wednesday, September 9th

5:00 PM Gates Open / Armbands $15 5:00 PM- 10:00 PM

5:00 PM- 9:00 PM All Exhibits open

5:00 PM- 10:00 PM Children's Barnyard

6:00 PM 5 th Annual Radical Youth Night Featuring Matthew Causey's Long Haired Friends of Jesus, Fovea Tree, and Paradigm Shift

Thursday, September 10th

5:00 PM Gates Open / Armbands $15 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

5:00 PM- 9:00 PM All Exhibits open

5:00 PM- 10:00 PM Children's Barnyard

5:30 PM- Talent Show- Outside Stage

6:30 PM- Pet Show- Show Arena

Friday, September 11th

5:00 PM Gates Open $1 Admission / Kids 12 and Under Free

5:00 PM- 9:00 PM All Exhibits open

5:00 PM- 10:00 PM Children's Barnyard

6:00 PM “Lest We Forget” featuring Brandon Andrews, Shelby Price and Anissa Brumfield also special address from the Honorable Keith Starrett. Also a Special Salute to all Armed Forces.

6:30 PM Kiddie Tractor Pull Sponsored by Southern Tractor

6:30 PM Minature Horse Demonstration- Horse Arena

7:30 PM Amy Giacone

8:00 PM NOX

Saturday, September 12th

10:00 AM Open Goat Show- Livestock Arena

12:00 PM Gates Open / Armbands $15 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM / $1 admission / Kids 12 and Under Free

12:00 PM 9:00 PM All Exhibits open

12:00 PM 9:00 PM Children's Barnyard

1:00 PM Beef Open Show- Livestock Arena

1:00 PM TBA Entertainment

2:00-7:00 PM Lil Ms Pike County Fair Beauty Pageant

2:00 PM TBA Entertainment

3:00 PM Talent Showcase winners

4:00 PM Sonny Cain Project

6:00 PM Nelson Adelard

8:00 PM CoopDBelle AKA 24/7

Please call 601- 248-6931 to confirm all times of entertainment. Pike County Fair & Livestock Association

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