Saturday, June 6
■ Writing to Heal: The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library will host “Writing to Heal” at 10 a.m. at the Redwood Business Center, 5374 Hwy 45 N. The purpose of the group is to write creatively in a group setting and promote a meaningful way to share ideas and listen to others. This event is free and open to the public.
■ Plant Swap at Jamison Pastures: Jamison Pastures invites the community to a free plant swap at their farm, 781 Wolfe Road, from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring cuttings from your plants and swap with others. You do not have to bring a plant to participate. This event is open to the public.
■ Mayor’s Unity Celebration: The City of Columbus and Mayor Stephen Jones invites the community to the Mayor’s Unity Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Columbus Riverwalk. There will be food, live music, bounce houses and family friendly games. This event is free and open to the public.
■ Columbus Humane Society’s Community Bash: The Columbus Lowndes Humane Society invites the community to attend their first Community Bash at 50 Airline Rd. behind the fairgrounds. The event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free to attend. Pets are invited, though dogs should be leashed and friendly. There will be live music, a raffle drawing, food and art vendors, pet adoptions, bounce houses and a water park for dogs and children.
Sunday, June 7
■ June Farmers Market and Family Day: The Warehouse Market invites the community to their “Sunday Afternoon” Farmers Market and Family Day from 1-5 p.m. at 1008 Lynn Lane, Starkville. There will be vendors, bouncy houses, food options and live music. This event is free and open to the public.
Monday, June 8-Tuesday, June 9
■ Lowndes County 4-H Floral Design Camp: Lowndes County 4-H will host a hands-on flower workshop to teach the basics of floral design at the Lowndes County Extension Office, 485 Tom Rose Rd., Columbus. The workshop will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on both Monday and Tuesday, and is geared towards youth who enjoy creativity, flowers and learning new skills. Participants will create their own bouquet and centerpiece and take home their floral creations. The cost to attend is $30 per day and tickets can be purchased over the phone at (662) 328-2111.
Tuesday, June 9
■ MSU Campus Construction Update: Saunders Ramsey, the executive director of MSU Campus Services, will headline the upcoming meeting of the Mississippi State University Association of Retired Faculty. The event is at 3 p.m. in the classroom at the Mississippi Horse Park. As the university’s leader for planning, design, and construction, Ramsey will provide an inside look at major building developments and infrastructure updates planned across campus this year.
■ Container Gardening Educational Workshop: the Mississippi State University Noxubee County Extension Office will host horticulture expert Eddie Smith at the Macon Civic Center, 16291 US-45, at 6 p.m. for a container gardening educational workshop. Smith will cover types of containers, soils, growing vegetables and flowers together, and plant varieties for containers. This event is free and open to the public, though RSVP is requested by June 5th. Call the Noxubee County Extension Office at (662) 726-5723 for more information or to register.
Thursday, June 11
■ Kite Day: Columbus Arts Council and Lowndes County Recreation are hosting Kite Day at the Roger Short Soccer Complex from 5-7:30 p.m., before Sounds of Summer. The community is invited to design their own kite, while supplies last, or bring their own kite to fly.
■ Free Spanish Classes: The Prayer Corner, 806 Hwy 45 N., Ste., Columbus, will host free Spanish classes on Thursday nights from 6-7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome to attend. Classes will be ongoing through August 6.
■ Sounds of Summer: Main Street Columbus will host the first of its free concert series, Sounds of Summer, at the Roger Short Soccer Complex, 301 Third Street North. Carl and the Road Dawgs will play from 6:30-8:30 p.m., food and beverages will be available for purchase. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged, no pets and coolers are allowed. This event is open to the public.
Friday, June 12
■ Coffee with the Sheriff: The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office will host Coffee with the Sheriff at 9 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Office, 527 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Columbus. Non-perishable food and personal hygiene items will be accepted for the county wide pantries. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (662) 328-6788.
■ Downtown at Sundown: Starkville Main Street Association will host Downtown at Sundown from 7-9 p.m. at Fire Station Park. There will be a concert featuring music artist Shameless, face painting and food trucks. This event is free and open to the public. Find more information on starkville.org.
Saturday, June 13
■ Lemonade Day: Main Street Columbus will host its Lemonade Day and Sidewalk Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Columbus. Local children will be selling lemonade at a variety of downtown businesses and some will offer sales and discounts.
Wednesday, June 17
■ Business Over Breakfast: The Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Fairfield Inn and Suites will host June’s Business Over Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at Fairfield, 2011 Sixth St. N. in Columbus. Networking opportunities and breakfast will be provided, and the event is open to the public.
Friday, June 19-Saturday, June 20
■ SCT Rummage Sale: The Starkville Community Theatre will host a rummage sale fundraiser to raise money for its theatre season from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at 108 East Main Street, Starkville. STC asks that donations for the rummage sale be made from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 6 and June 13. Email [email protected] for more information or to arrange alternate drop-off times.
Saturday, June 20
■ “Fun with Rocks and Fossils” talk: Main Street Columbus presents “Fun with Rocks and Fossils” from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. Susan Wilder, grant writer for the city and local fossil enthusiast, will give a presentation on the local geology and the fossils that can be found in Columbus. This event is free and open to the public.
■ 30th Annual Juneteenth Festival: Visit Columbus and the Mississippi Arts Commission will host the 30th Annual Juneteenth Festival starting at noon at Sim Scott Park, 20th St. N. Columbus. Live gospel entertainment and Southern Soul R&B artists Artistik Band, Carolyn Staten and Urban Mystic will perform and there will be vendors, food and arts and crafts. The event is free and open to the public. For more information or for vendor space, call Leroy at (662) 251-2171.
Tuesday, June 23
■ 4-H Forestry at the Park: Lowndes County 4-H invites the community to their 4-H at the Park program. Youth and families will have the opportunity to explore nature, learn about forestry and wildlife, and participate in hands-on activities set up along the Columbus Riverwalk. The program is designed for all age groups. The event starts at 10 a.m. at the Columbus Riverwalk bridge.
Thursday, June 25
■ CYP Sounds of Summer Social: The Columbus Young Professionals will gather at 5:30 p.m. at Munson and Brothers, 301 Second Ave. N., before the start of Sounds of Summer. The group will mingle and enjoy appetizers and drinks before heading across the street to the Roger Short Soccer Complex for The Shane Tubbs Band. CYP members and guests are welcome to join.
■ Sounds of Summer: Main Street Columbus will host the last of its free concert series, Sounds of Summer, at the Roger Short Soccer Complex, 301 Third Street North. The Shane Tubbs Band will play from 6:30-8:30 p.m., food and beverages will be available for purchase. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged, no pets and coolers are allowed. This event is open to the public.
Friday, June 26
■ Jamming in June: Lake Lowndes State Park, 3319 Lake Lowndes Rd., will host Jamming In June, a concert with country and rock band Win-Wheel. The show begins at 6 p.m. behind the recreation center. Food trucks will be selling food and beverages, lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. Entry for adults is $10 while children under 12 are free.
Friday, July 3–Saturday, July 4
■ West Point Sheriff’s Rodeo: Sheriff Eddie Scott presents the Sheriff’s Rodeo beginning at 5 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday evening at the Cattlemen’s Stockyard, 45 Rockin M Drive in West Point. The kid’s events are 5-6:30 p.m. while the rodeo will begin at 7:15. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Children under 5 can attend for free. NCPRA/IPRA Rodeo entry is available online while local entries can call (205) 361-7120 on June 29 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, July 4
■ Peace, Love and Freedom: New Hope Strong will host its third “Peace, Love and Freedom” fireworks show at 6 p.m. at New Hope High School. There will be live music and food trucks, this event is free and open to the public.
■ Freedom Fest: The Columbus Air Force Base presents a “Historic Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza and Open House” to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The event features fireworks, live music, food trucks, a vendor market and a beer garden. Base gates open to the public at 2 p.m., entry is free and the event is open to the public.
Saturday, July 18
■ Dancing in the Park: KMG Creations presents the 17th annual “Dancing in the Park” from 9–11 a.m. at Fire Station Park, 503 E. Lampkin St. in Starkville. Performances begin at 9:30 a.m. and feature Latin Coast, the Starkville Steppers, and other local groups. In the event of rain, the celebration will be moved to Rick’s Cafe.
Friday, July 31
■ Casino Night: The Lowndes Community Foundation will host their second casino night starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Trotter Center on Fifth Ave. N in downtown Columbus. Tickets are $100 and will include $500 in funny money chips, one raffle entry and one ticket to the cash bar. Games include blackjack, roulette, craps, poker and slots. Ticketholders must be 21 and over to participate. Purchase tickets at createfoundation.networkforgood.com/events/98267-lcf-casino-night-2026.
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