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2023
This May marks the return
of the Mississippi Makers Fest,
a celebration of the music and
art of our home state, at the
Two Mississippi Museums
in downtown Jackson.
This May marks the return of the Mississippi Makers Fest,
a celebration of the music and art of our home state, at the Two
Mississippi Museums in downtown Jackson. Last year’s
inaugural festival was celebrated with an impressive turnout,
including more than fifty vendors, artists, and musicians.
Performances were enjoyed from regional musicians like
Chapel Hart, Framing the Red, Mr. Sipp, and North
Mississippi Allstars. It may have been warm, but the environment
was electric.
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History is
thrilled to bring this free festival back to the metro area to
honor the rich culture of its state with fellow Mississippians.
Attendees are invited to celebrate regional artisans, live music,
make-and-take activities, food trucks, and more this May. A
powerhouse lineup is already slated for this year including
headliner Cedric Burnside, the Kudzu Kings, the Bass Drum
of Death, Track45, and 5th Child.
It is an historical truth that Mississippi is a melting pot of
culture, art, and music. Many renowned artists and musicians
who have made their mark on the world hail from our state,
including Joe Overstreet, Marie Hull, Wyatt Waters, B.B. King,
Faith Hill, and Elvis Presley. Commemorating Mississippi’s
rich history has always been the primary goal of MDAH, and
Mississippi Makers Fest is the culmination of their work to
uplift and celebrate our community.
Mississippi Makers Fest will not be celebrated solely by
Mississippians, but also by people across the region, as visitors
from the southeast will come to honor our state alongside us.
They will also be able to witness our past and present as the
Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil
Rights Museum will be open and free for visits thanks to our
sponsorship from Southern Beverage. Join MDAH and your
community this May in recognizing and celebrating the
vibrant art and music of our state.
Mississippi Makers Fest will be held at the Entergy Plaza
at the Two Mississippi Museums and along North Street in
downtown Jackson on Saturday, May 13, from 10am to 6pm.
The festival is brought to you by the Mississippi Department
of Archives and History. Sponsors include Southern Beverage
Company, the Foundation of Mississippi History, StateStreet
Group, Visit Mississippi, Regions Bank, LUCID INK,
Mississippi Tent & Party Rental, and radio stations Y101, Your
Country US96, Mix 98.7, 93.5 The Legend, Blues 93.1, and
102.1 The Box.
More information can be found at
msmakersfest.mdah.ms.gov.
72 • APRIL 2023