Community Calendar for 7-18-26
Saturday and Sunday ■ Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus: The circus will take place under the big top at the Columbus Fairgrounds, 764 Highway 69 S.,
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System to host voting rights exhibit, lecture as part of America250
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System will host the traveling exhibit “Who Can Vote? A Brief History of Voting Rights in the U.S.,” organized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, from June 26 through Aug. 21.
Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus opens in Columbus
For the first time in America, Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus will present its multi-state tour, performing in Columbus Thursday through Sunday under the big top at the Columbus Fairgrounds.
Three woman artists featured in CAC summer gallery exhibit
Walk into the Columbus Arts Council gallery over the next two months, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by bright, bold colors, familiar Southern landscapes and black-and-white portraits of man’s best friend.
Master Gardeners bloom at state conference
When Jerry Fortenberry, President of the Lowndes County Master Gardeners, heard that he won Second Place Northeast District Top Producer at the 2026 Master Gardeners State Conference, he was shocked.
Community Calendar for 6-27-26
Sunday, June 28 ■ Celebrate America250: Golden Triangle Singers present an America250 concert at the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center in Columbus, 300 Main
Vendor signup begins for Holiday Handcrafts Bazaar
Vendors are invited to apply for the 17th annual Holiday Handcrafts Bazaar at First United Methodist Church in Starkville, a fall shopping event featuring handmade art, gifts and specialty foods.
Community Calendar for 6-20-26
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
Community Calendar for 6-13-26
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
Community Calendar for 6-6-26
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
Making magic with Minhwa
T’Niyah White leans over her paper as she guides her green, watercolor-dipped brush across the page.
Community Calendar for 5-30-26
Saturday and Sunday ■ Summer Slug Fest: Caledonia Park and Rec will host their inaugural Summer Slug Fest at Ola J. Pickett Park in Caledonia.
Barn Concert Series welcomes Danni Nicholls and Guy Davis
The Barn Concert Series will host British singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls and blues musician Guy Davis in a co-headline performance Thursday, June 4.
Community Calendar for 5-16-26
Saturday ■ Barksdale’s Catfish Lakes 70th Anniversary Celebration: Barksdale’s Catfish Lakes will host a day-long community celebration from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 130
Nashville and Texas artists to perform at The Barn Thursday
The bold and gold harmonies of Nashville duo Goldpine will headline at The Barn this Thursday.
Community Calendar for 5-9-26
Saturday, May 9 ■ Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market Grand Opening and Kid’s Market: Main Street Columbus celebrates the season opening of the Hitching Lot Farmers’
Community Calendar for 5-2-26
Saturday, May 2 ■ Starkville Community Market: The Starkville Community Market is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fire Station Park, located at
Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market announces 2026 season in downtown Columbus
The Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market will return for its 2026 season in downtown Columbus, offering fresh produce, handmade goods and family-friendly activities from May through October.
Starkville-MSU Symphony ends concert season with swing, strings and all that jazz
The Starkville-MSU Symphony Orchestra will close its 2025-2026 concert season with the Wingo Pops Concert, “Swing, Strings and All That Jazz,” featuring show-stopping music for audiences of all ages.
Community Calendar for 4-25-26
Saturday, April 25 ■ Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk: The Progressive Foundation of Clay County, Inc. hosts its seventh annual Sickle Cell 5K Run and Walk
