Fall is just around the corner, and Laurel & Jones County already has a full calendar of events to look forward to. From festivals and live theater performances to local traditions, the fall lineup of events, paired with cooler weather ahead, makes this season one of the best times to experience Laurel & Jones County. Save the following dates and start planning your fall visit!
KIMONO: Garment, Canvas, and Artistic Muse at LRMA (August 18 – November 8)
This fall, the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art is home to a stunning traveling exhibition exploring one of the world's most iconic garments. KIMONO: Garment, Canvas, and Artistic Muse traces the Japanese kimono through over 1,000 years of history — as a canvas for exquisite textile artistry, as a muse for Western painters and fashion designers, and as inspiration for contemporary artists working in painting, sculpture, fiber, glass, and ceramics. Ten international artists are represented in the exhibition, making it one of the most globally reaching shows to visit Laurel in recent memory. Plan a visit anytime between August 18 and November 8.
Details
- Dates: August 18 – November 8, 2026
- Location: Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, Lower Level Galleries, 565 N. 5th Ave, Laurel
Once on This Island at the Laurel Little Theatre (August 21-23 & August 28-30)
The season opens up on stage with a story that’s swept audiences up for decades. Once on This Island, a Tony Award-winning musical set in the French Antilles, follows a peasant girl whose fate becomes the subject of a wager between the gods. Grab your tickets and enjoy an evening at one of Laurel’s community landmarks.
Show Times
- Fridays & Saturdays: 7:30 p.m.
- Sundays: 2:30 p.m.
Laurel Food Truck Festival (September 12)
Bring your appetite to one of Laurel’s tastiest events of the year. The Laurel Food Truck Festival returns with 30 food trucks, expanded seating, live entertainment, family activities and the debut of the new Magnolia Lounge VIP experience. Enjoy everything from savory favorites to sweet treats while spending the day with the community.
Details
- Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Location: Laurel Fairgrounds
Dixie Electric & DE Fastlink Touch Truck 2026
Join us for Touch A Truck 2026, title sponsored by Dixie Electric & DE Fastlink! We are excited to bring a day of family fun with vehicles, equipment, vendors, and food trucks!
Details
Time: September 19th, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: S Court St
Court Street, Ellisville, Mississippi 39437, United States
Social on Short 7th (September 19)
For one Saturday each fall, Short 7th Avenue transforms into a downtown marketplace buzzing with makers, artists and small businesses. Social on Short 7th turns the historic street into a place to browse all kinds of specialty items while supporting local businesses and enjoying a fun day downtown.
Details
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Short 7th Avenue
Merry Marketplace – Fall Edition (September 19)
Also happening on September 19, the Merry Marketplace – Fall Edition brings together vendors, makers, and artists for an indoor shopping event at The Magnolia Center. Now in its second year, this fall edition is a great stop for unique finds and local goods — rain or shine.
Details
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Location: The Magnolia Center, 1457 Ellisville Blvd., Laurel
Cannon Motors Loblolly Festival (October 3)
Year after year, thousands pour into downtown for the Cannon Loblolly Festival, a celebration of the city’s roots as a sawmill town that’s grown into one of Laurel & Jones County’s signature fall traditions. Artists and local vendors set up shop along the streets, there’s live music around every corner and the smell of festival food lines the streets. Come ready to walk, browse and eat your way through downtown.
Details
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Downtown Laurel
Old Tyme Fall Festival at Landrum's (October 17)
Out at Landrum’s Homestead & Village, time rolls back a century or two. Blacksmiths hammer at the forge, wood carvers shave pine and the sound of dulcimer music fills the area. Kids can hop on a wagon ride or try their luck at gem mining, while everyone soaks in a slower, old-fashioned kind of fall afternoon.
Details
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Landrum’s Homestead & Village
South Mississippi Fair (October 23–31)
Now in its 106th year, the South Mississippi Fair is one of fall's biggest traditions in Jones County. Spend the week taking in carnival rides from Wade Shows, fair food, livestock exhibits and all the excitement that comes with one of the region's longest-running fairs. Whether you're bringing the kids for the rides or just showing up for the food, there's plenty to fill an evening, or several.
Details
- Dates: October 23–31
- Location: 1457 Ellisville Boulevard, Laurel
Clue at the Laurel Little Theatre (November 6-8 & 13-15)
The theatre lights come back up in November for a night of murder, mystery and a fair amount of mayhem. Clue brings the board game and cult-classic film to the stage, following six suspects trying to unmask a killer. Expect plenty of laughs, plot twists and a memorable night at the theatre.
Show Times
- Fridays & Saturdays: 7:30 p.m.
- Sundays: 2:30 p.m.
Sugar Cane Syrup Making at Landrum’s (November 14)
Some traditions are worth seeing in person, and this is definitely one of them. At Landrum's, syrup gets made the way it has been for generations, with a mule turning the cane mill and an antique pan bubbling over a fire until it's ready to spoon over warm biscuits. Between the demonstrations, biscuits and other festival food this event is worth experiencing in person
Details
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Landrum’s Homestead & Village
Make This Fall One to Remember!
Before we know it, the holidays will be here, so make the most of weekends in between. From food trucks to farmhouse traditions, there’s a reason to head downtown, or out to Landrum’s, nearly every weekend this fall. We can’t wait to see you there!
Ready to plan your trip? Find a place to stay or browse the full events calendar for even more ways to experience Laurel & Jones County this fall.
