If you're interested in getting away and looking for something to do in the process, why not visit historic Clarke County in East Central, Mississippi? Here are a few special events for 2010 which are expected to attract numerous visitors to the area. Call the Clarke County Chamber of Commerce at (601) 776-5701 to find out more about what this beautiful county has to offer.
Dates and times are subject to change. Please call the listed
phone number to confirm information.
JANUARY 24, 2011
ANNUAL CHAMBER BANQUET/MEETING
Annual meeting and banquet of the Clarke County Chamber of Commerce.
Features annual report, entertainment and good food. Tickets are
available through the Chamber office. (601) 776-5701.
FEBRUARY 4, 2011
"SOUPER BOWL" LUNCHEON
Annual Clarke County Chamber of Commerce lunch includes soup, chili,
or gumbo served with a sandwich, dessert and a drink. Tickets are
available through the Chamber office. (601) 776-5701.
APRIL 30, 2011
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE
Archusa Water Park, Quitman (1:00 p.m. - April 26, 6:00 a.m.)
American Cancer Society fund-raiser that features entertainment, food and
games.
(601) 776-6988
MAY 7, 2011
ENTERPRISE MAY FESTIVAL
The GFWC/MFWC Enterprise Woman's Club and the Town of Enterprise invite
you to the 8th Annual May Festival, Ritchey Park, 500 River Road, 9:00
a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Events include the Mayor's favorite pie contest,
Pretty Paws Parade, Bouncy Houses, Face Painting entertainment, food, arts
and crafts booths and more! Bring you lawn chair and enjoy the Fun!
(601) 659-7971 or (601) 604-3002.
MAY 28, 2011
ENTERPRISE MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
Held on the last Saturday in May at the Enterprise Cemetery.
11:30 a.m. Phone (601) 659-7075
JUNE 16, 2011
ENTERPRISE AFTERNOON MARKET
Each Thursday, beginning June 16, the Town of Enterprise will offer
fresh produce, fresh eggs, chickens, hot tamales, bird feeders and much
more. Located at the corner of Helms Road and Highway 11 South, 3:00
p.m. until??? 601-659-7971
JULY 2, 2011
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Celebrate Independence Day with an awesome fireworks display at Archusa
Water Park. Bring your lawn chairs and come early for a display that
begins at dusk. Sponsored by Pat Harrison Waterway District. Date
to be determined. Phone (601) 264-5951 or the Park (601) 776-6956.
AUGUST 27, 2011
CLARKE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Chamber of Commerce sponsored 12th Annual Janice Grubbs Memorial Golf
Tournament. Eighteen-hole, 3-man scramble. Cash prizes, door prizes
and lunch. Cedar Creek Golf Course, Quitman Country Club, Quitman,
MS. (601) 776-5701.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2011
CLARKE COUNTY FORESTRY & WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
19th Annual Forestry & Wildlife Festival sponsored by the Clarke
County Chamber of Commerce will be held at Archusa Water Park. This
year's event will feature Gospel, country and bluegrass music, and other
day-long entertrainment; arts & crafts, childrens activities, lots
of good food, exhibits, motorcycles, and lots more. For more information,
please call 601-776-5701.
OCTOBER 2011
FALL FESTIVAL
Third annual fall festival held in downtown Enterprise. Crafts
booths, food booths, children's games and lots more. Come dressed
for Halloween. For information call (601) 659-7971.
OCTOBER 8, 2011
COME HOME TO STONEWALL DAY
Sixth annual festival sponsored by Stonewall Historical Society.
Held in Old Cotton Mill Park. Arts & Crafts, Live
Entertainment, Lots of good food, kiddy games. For information or
booth rental call (601)659-0349.
DECEMBER 3, 2011
CHRISTMAS PARADE
Catch the Spirit of Christmas with a Christmas parade in downtown Quitman,
10:30 a.m. Sponsored Clarke County Chamber of Commerce. (601) 776-5701
DECEMBER 3, 2011
SHUBUTA CHRISTMAS PARADE
Christmas parade in Town of Shubuta, 1:00 p.m. Phone: (601) 687-1536
DECEMBER 10, 2011
STONEWALL CHRISTMAS PARADE
Christmas parade in Town of Stonewall, 1:00 p.m.. Phone:
(601) 659-0349.
DECEMBER 17, 2011
ENTERPRISE CHRISTMAS PARADE
Christmas parade in Town of Enterprise, 1:00 p.m.. Phone: (601)
659-7971