More than 100 years ago, the blues was born in Mississippi. The sounds of our state gave country its twang, R&B its soul, jazz its blue note, and rock ‘n’ roll its king. Come experience the rich musical heritage and ongoing influence of Mississippi, the Birthplace of America’s Music.
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Mississippi in full bloom 🌷🌸💐
From concerts to festivals, your perfect May getaway is waiting for you
Giveaway time! We`re giving away tickets to see @therealtracylawrence and @garyallanmusic perform live at the @brandonampms on May 9th!
Here`s how to enter:
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📲 FOLLOW Visit Mississippi on Instagram & Facebook
🤝 TAG your concert buddy (each tag = one entry)!
🎟️ Giveaway closes next Tuesday, May 5th at noon!
📢 DISCLAIMER: This is the only official Visit Mississippi account (@visitms). Winners will be contacted directly through this page.
Celebrating Mississippi creativity 🎨 🎶
Join us for Mississippi Makers Fest at the Two Mississippi Museums on Saturday, May 9th for a day full of art and culture. Shop handmade creations from local artists, grab a bite from local food trucks, and enjoy live music from The Band Perry, KIRBY & more!
Enjoy a day full of the people and arts that make Mississippi so special
📸: @mdah_official
Rockin` out to one of America`s longest-running music festivals 🎸🎶
The 73rd annual Jimmie Rogers Music Festival brings three full days of music across downtown Meridian, May 7th-9th. Get your tickets, grab your chairs, and enjoy the Father of Country Music`s hometown with performances by Marcus King Band, Brent Cobb, Maggie Antone, and more.
For more information visit jimmierodgers.com
📸: @jimmierodgersfoundation
Fresh produce & spring blooms ready to take you into farmers market season 💐🍒
📍 Mississippi Farmers Market- Jackson
Giveaway time! We`re giving away tickets to see @justincolemoore and @thechrisjanson perform live at the @brandonampms on May 2nd!
Here`s how to enter:
❤️ LIKE this post
📲 FOLLOW Visit Mississippi on Instagram & Facebook
🤝 TAG your concert buddy (each tag = one entry)!
🎟️ Giveaway closes next Tuesday, April 28th at noon!
📢 DISCLAIMER: This is the only official Visit Mississippi account (@visitms). Winners will be contacted directly through this page.
Always in awe of Mississippi`s natural wonders, but especially on Earth Day 🌲🍃🌷
Find a park, trail, or outdoor adventure near you! Visit mississippinaturetrail.com
Nothing finer than a spread of the coast`s freshest catches🦐🦪
From appetizer delicacies to sensational entrees, we`re already planning our next food tour of the coast
📍Siren Social Club- Gulfport
📍Coraline`s- Biloxi
📍Thorny Oyster- Bay St. Louis
📸: @playcoastalms
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