Calendar of Events

Come to Natchez Under-the-Hill in the morning to welcome our visitors from the American Queen steamboat or stop by in the afternoon to listen to the sweet sounds of the calliope fill the air and send off our river guests with a fond farewell.

Url: http://Natchez Under The Hill

Who needs a night out without the kids? Or your kids need a night out to celebrate? Then send your kids to the School's Out Party on Friday, May 18th! Dress you kids in Beach/Luau-themed attire. You can drop your child (ages 7-14) at Everyday Adventure for a night of fun, healthy snacks and exciting games with their friends while you have a quiet dinner downtown. Call to reserve your child's spot, as there are only 25 available

Contact Info : Alonda or Lena 386-527-8337/601-392-3079 Url: http://Everyday Adventure

Old-time musicians from all over Mississippi gather for a day of performances, and talented fiddlers young and old compete in the fiddle contest.

Contact Info : Historic Jefferson College 601-442-2901 Url: http://Historic Jefferson College

For those music-lovers with classic taste, what could be classier than the classical sounds of Mozart and Haydn? Enjoy a marvelous evening of traditional favorites played by the Natchez Festival of Music Chamber Orchestra.

Contact Info : The Natchez Festival of Music 601-446-8280 Url: http://Margaret Marting Performing Arts Center

Beautiful Lansdowne Plantation, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been owned by the descendants of the original owner since it was built in 1853. Come and enjoy the elegant sounds of harpist Kimberly Houser, combined with the tastes and aromas of delicious wines chosen especially for this occasion. With such a divine and historic atmosphere, it's sure to make for a perfect, heavenly evening!

Contact Info : The Natchez Festival of Music 601-446-8280 Url: http://Landsdowne Plantation

Meet at Melrose for a program entitled “Flags of the Civil War”. The presentation will focus on the history of Civil War flags, including the national and state flags of the Confederacy and the Union.

Contact Info : Jennifer Clemetson 601-445-5347 Url: http://Melrose Plantation

Don Jose Vidal, Spanish Commandant of the New Post of Concord, will tell old Natchez stories during a cooking lesson and dinner featuring fusion cuisine from Spain and Panama. Enjoy a lesson, 3-course meal and complimentary wine while being entertained by Rusty Jenkins, a Natchez character actor, who will play the role of Don Jose Vidal.

Don Jose Vidal served as Spanish Consul in Natchez for the Spanish Crown where he filled many offices of trust for the Royal Government of the Louisiana Province. After the Spanish handed over the Natchez District to the Americans in 1798, Vidal continued serving as Spanish Consul at Natchez.


Contact Info : Contact: Analisa Therrien Phone: 601-427-0335 Url: http://Casa Espana: 713 N. Union Street, Natchez, MS 39120

With his swinging tunes and grooving melodies, the contribution that Cole Porter made to American music is unmatched by any other composer in our nation's history. Watch as the dynamic duo of Maryann Kyle and James Martin brings his music to life in a night of fun and exciting entertainment for all!

Contact Info : Natchez Festival of Music 601-446-8280 Url: http://The Towers

The third annual Soul Survivors Festival we will be celebrating the history of blues and the contributions of African American musicians to the legacy of Ferriday, Louisiana. Come for the music, meet the artists who pioneered the blues in this part of the delta, and inspired others. Daytime musical performances by Sylvia Johns'-Richie & Crew, Nathan Shell, Hezekiah Early, Lil' Poochie, Elmo Williams, Jimmy Anderson, The YZ Ealey Band and The Angola State Prison Band. In the evening, Easy Eddie & the Party Rockers will kick off the street dance and let the good times roll on into the night. There will be plenty of entertainment for the kids with train rides, jumpers, chalk art and more. Don't forget your lawn chairs

Contact Info : Tommy Polk 601-431-6149 Url: http:// Corner of 1st & Texas Streets, Ferriday, Louisiana 71334

Mozart tells the tale of Don Juan in his comic opera with a twist. You'll quickly get wrapped up in this story of seduction, love, revenge and justice. Everyone will enjoy the funny and endearing characters as the plot unfolds and reveals their individual fates.


Contact Info : Natchez Festival of Music 601-446-8280 Url: http://Margaret Marting performing Arts Center

The Final Festival Gala following Don Giovanni will be held at the elegant and charming antebellum mansion Linden, which has been featured in Southern Living, Colonial Homes, Reader's Digest, Ghosts of the South and other major tourism magazines. Climaxing the Festival's 2012 season of performances with beautiful flowers, tables laden with food and a cash bar, this party provides a special time when visitors and town members socialize with the Festival's artists and celebrate the excitement of the season's musical events.

Contact Info : Natchez Festival of Music 601-446-8280 Url: http://Linden Hall

A ranger from the Natchez National Historical Park will lead a downtown walking tour focused on the great Natchez tornado of 1840. The tour will begin at the William Johnson House, 210 State Street, and is free of charge, so bring some water and appropriate walking shoes and enjoy your 45 minute tour.

Contact Info : Natchez National Historic Park 601-446-5345 Url: http://William Johnson House

A ranger from the Natchez National Historical Park will lead a downtown walking tour focused on the Civil War in Natchez. The tour will begin at the William Johnson House, 210 State Street, and is free of charge, so bring some water and appropriate walking shoes and enjoy your 45 minute tour.

Contact Info : Natchez National Historic Park 601-446-5345 Url: http://William Johnson House