|
BBQ, Baseball & Blues – we’re famous for it all! Southaven’s annual Springfest is the largest barbecue contest in Mississippi. We’re also home to the world famous Interstate Bar-B-Q whose fare has been featured in national publications, and we have the largest selection of restaurants in North Mississippi. Every summer more than 2,000 youth baseball teams come to Snowden Grove Park for tournament season, including the Dizzy Dean World Series. Autozone Park in Memphis hosts the Redbirds and is one of the most beautiful, family-friendly stadiums in the nation. We’re just minutes from the blues clubs of Beale Street and Elvis Presley’s Graceland, and we’re at the gateway to the Mississippi Delta and the famous Hwy. 61 Blues Trail.
[BACK TO TOP]
 There’s plenty of family fun in Southaven – movies, community theatre, golf, miniature golf, roller skating, video arcades, festivals, concerts, dining, antiquing, auctions and a flea market. There are five 18-hole daily-fee golf courses in the area and a smaller 9-hole course in the City of Southaven. The RiverKings, two-time national CHL champions, play at the DeSoto Civic Center. The X-plorers arenafootball2 team also plays at the Civic Center. The Flea Market is open on scheduled weekends.
It’s only minutes to Elvis Presley’s Graceland. Follow your ears to the hopping blues clubs on Beale Street in downtown Memphis. Take in a Redbirds game at Autozone Park. Grab a seat and watch the NBA Grizzlies, Memphis’ newest sports attraction. If you like racing, you’ll want to visit Memphis Motor Sports. There are also a variety of museums, art exhibits and other family attractions and events in Memphis, including a lazy ride on a Mississippi riverboat.
Head south just a few miles, and you’ll find the casinos in Tunica County, the third largest gaming destination in the United States. They also renowned for big-name entertainment and fabulous dining.
[BACK TO TOP]
Spring
- Desoto Business & Trade Expo – a one-day event where area businesses are showcased to the general public.
- Springfest - this annual three-day celebration of Southaven’s birthday kicks off with a parade, and the main event is the largest barbecue cook-off and contest in Mississippi. There’s also a carnival, main-stage entertainment, food concessions, exhibits and arts and crafts.
- Easter Egg Hunt – over 10,000 eggs are hidden at Snowden Grove Park
- Fishing Rodeo – Fun and awards for the kids at Saucier Park
Summer
- Music by the Lake – a series of free family concerts at Saucier Park.
- Farmers Market - Stateline Road just west of Hwy. 51. Seasonal. Open daily.
- Patriotic Parade – a short walking parade with patriotic costumes and decorations, followed by a brief Tribute to Troops and complimentary refreshments.
- 4th July Fireworks – North Mississippi’s largest fireworks display at Snowden Grove Park. Also features games and entertainment.
Fall
- ATHENA® Awards Luncheon - the international ATHENA® Award is presented at this annual luncheon to an individual who demonstrates excellence in their business or profession, devotes time and energy to the community in a meaningful way, and generously assists women in attaining their full leadership potential.
- Fall Festival – family fun at the Farmers Market in the 51 & Main District. Carnival, food, games, free pumpkin decorating and exhibits. Farmers have late season vegetables and fall decorative items like corn stalks, pumpkins, hay bales.
- Veterans Luncheon – special program and complimentary lunch honoring our Veterans. Guests pay a small fee.
Holidays
- Southern Lights – drive through more than a mile of lighted exhibits at Central Park. Proceeds benefit local charities.
- Frosty’s Forest – a forest of trees decorated by the elementary students in Southaven. Lighted. Open to the public. No admission charge.
- Breakfast with Santa – complimentary breakfast and pictures with Santa for Southaven residents.
- Christmas Parade – Santa arrives in Southaven in a lighted parade with bands and more than 100 entries. Participants throw candy for the kids.
[BACK TO TOP]
Located 15 minutes away, ARKABUTLA LAKE is the nearest U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project. It is known throughout the region for its extra large crappie. A majority of the land surrounding Arkabutla Lake is open to all forms of hunting. Amenities include Class A campgrounds, four primitive camping areas, picnic facilities and shelters, nature trails, hiking trails, playgrounds, volleyball court, and acres of public land and water. Arkabutla Lake is also known for sailing and boasts “the best sailing winds south of Chicago”.
[BACK TO TOP]
Visitor information includes Visitors Guide, Southaven Magazine, Calendar of Events.
Required Information is bolded
[BACK TO TOP]
|
