EXPERIENCE THE ARTS & CULTURE
IN MISSISSIPPI’S COLLEGE TOWN
As you experience the art and cultural events and opportunities in our town, we hope you will be immersed in an adventure for the senses.
Experience the sounds, see the beauty, and feel the emotions through theatrical performances, performance art, visual art, concerts, festivals, and more.
Festivals
Find festivals that highlight the best of Starkville featuring live music, dancing, gardening, amazing food, local art, and more. Each year, thousands of visitors flock to our streets to experience one of our many festivals and major events. Charles Templeton…
Performing Arts
Starkville is a hub for the performing arts with professional performances by traveling artists at Mississippi State University’s Lyceum Series to local talent showcased in our theatre and local concerts. Sit back on the plaza and enjoy vibrant music by…
Art Galleries
Walk the rooms of one of the many art galleries in Starkville where you’ll find stunning works of art from national artists, students, professors, and local artists. The exhibits rotate seasonally so there is always something new to explore. Department…
Public Art Murals #ArtInStark
Walking through the streets of Starkville, you will be able to enjoy several wall murals along Lampkin St., Russell Street, University Drive, and Louisville Street. These brightly colored murals highlight the arts in Starkville and liven up the buildings and…
Annual Events
Starkville, Mississippi, is home to an eclectic array of festivals and events held throughout the year where you can enjoy art, food, culture, history, music and more. Spring Festivals Summer Festivals Fall Festivals Winter Festivals Seasonal Festivals & Events Spring…
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Upcoming Events
Calendar of Events
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Missing Service Members Display
Our Chick-fil-A Starkville team will be paying special tribute to the men and women of the U.S. military who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nation with a Missing Service...
4 events,
SAAC Art Class
SAAC Art Class
SAAC Art is an art program designed for children ages 4 to 12 to explore different art styles and mediums provided by a Starkville Area Arts Council grant. This class...
Introduction to Square Dance
Introduction to Square Dance
We have a wonderful club that’s been alive for over 40 years! You don’t need any skill or even rhythm to square dance just a willingness to have fun and...
2 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Toddler time is an opportunity for parents and children to connect, socialize, and form a library community after storytime. Toys will be provided to encourage social and developmental enrichment.
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
Come enjoy a charcuterie board or cocktail at Starkville's best kept secret for happy hour!
5 events,
The United Way $50K Your Way Raffle
The United Way $50K Your Way is here! Tickets are just $100 and the United Way of Lowndes & Noxubee will raffle away $10,000 to 5 winners for a total...
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
Come enjoy a charcuterie board or cocktail at Starkville's best kept secret for happy hour!
Bienvenidos Conversations in Spanish
Bienvenidos Conversations in Spanish
This informal conversation group is open to anyone who wants to learn or improve their knowledge of Spanish! All skill levels welcome!
2 events,
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
Come enjoy a charcuterie board or cocktail at Starkville's best kept secret for happy hour!
4 events,
Starkville Community Market
Starkville Community Market
Join us at Fire Station Park on Saturday mornings this market season! There are a variety of vendors each week offering items such as pottery, cabbage, baked goods, soaps, and...
1 event,
4 events,
Martial Arts & Crafts Camp
Martial Arts & Crafts Camp
We are glad you are interested in enrolling your child in our Martial Arts & Crafts Camp! The camp is for children 3-5 years old. It runs June 5-9, from...
Friends of Starkville Library Book Sale
Friends of Starkville Library Book Sale
Friends of the Starkville Library hosts a monthly book sale the first Monday of the month at the Starkville Public Library from noon until 6 p.m. If the sale falls...
Bullyproof Camp
Bullyproof Camp
We are glad you are interested in enrolling your child in our Bullyproof Camp! The camp is for children 6-11 years old. It runs June 5-9, from 1:00 pm to...
6 events,
Martial Arts & Crafts Camp
Martial Arts & Crafts Camp
We are glad you are interested in enrolling your child in our Martial Arts & Crafts Camp! The camp is for children 3-5 years old. It runs June 5-9, from...
Bullyproof Camp
Bullyproof Camp
We are glad you are interested in enrolling your child in our Bullyproof Camp! The camp is for children 6-11 years old. It runs June 5-9, from 1:00 pm to...
SAAC Art Class
SAAC Art Class
SAAC Art is an art program designed for children ages 4 to 12 to explore different art styles and mediums provided by a Starkville Area Arts Council grant. This class...
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
Come enjoy a charcuterie board or cocktail at Starkville's best kept secret for happy hour!
Introduction to Square Dance
Introduction to Square Dance
We have a wonderful club that’s been alive for over 40 years! You don’t need any skill or even rhythm to square dance just a willingness to have fun and...
7 events,
Martial Arts & Crafts Camp
Martial Arts & Crafts Camp
We are glad you are interested in enrolling your child in our Martial Arts & Crafts Camp! The camp is for children 3-5 years old. It runs June 5-9, from...
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Toddler time is an opportunity for parents and children to connect, socialize, and form a library community after storytime. Toys will be provided to encourage social and developmental enrichment.
Bullyproof Camp
Bullyproof Camp
We are glad you are interested in enrolling your child in our Bullyproof Camp! The camp is for children 6-11 years old. It runs June 5-9, from 1:00 pm to...
6 events,
Martial Arts & Crafts Camp
Martial Arts & Crafts Camp
We are glad you are interested in enrolling your child in our Martial Arts & Crafts Camp! The camp is for children 3-5 years old. It runs June 5-9, from...
Bullyproof Camp
Bullyproof Camp
We are glad you are interested in enrolling your child in our Bullyproof Camp! The camp is for children 6-11 years old. It runs June 5-9, from 1:00 pm to...
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
Come enjoy a charcuterie board or cocktail at Starkville's best kept secret for happy hour!
Bienvenidos Conversations in Spanish
Bienvenidos Conversations in Spanish
This informal conversation group is open to anyone who wants to learn or improve their knowledge of Spanish! All skill levels welcome!
4 events,
Martial Arts & Crafts Camp
Martial Arts & Crafts Camp
We are glad you are interested in enrolling your child in our Martial Arts & Crafts Camp! The camp is for children 3-5 years old. It runs June 5-9, from...
Bullyproof Camp
Bullyproof Camp
We are glad you are interested in enrolling your child in our Bullyproof Camp! The camp is for children 6-11 years old. It runs June 5-9, from 1:00 pm to...
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
Come enjoy a charcuterie board or cocktail at Starkville's best kept secret for happy hour!
3 events,
Starkville Community Market
Starkville Community Market
Join us at Fire Station Park on Saturday mornings this market season! There are a variety of vendors each week offering items such as pottery, cabbage, baked goods, soaps, and...
1 event,
4 events,
7 events,
SAAC Art Class
SAAC Art Class
SAAC Art is an art program designed for children ages 4 to 12 to explore different art styles and mediums provided by a Starkville Area Arts Council grant. This class...
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
Come enjoy a charcuterie board or cocktail at Starkville's best kept secret for happy hour!
Introduction to Square Dance
Introduction to Square Dance
We have a wonderful club that’s been alive for over 40 years! You don’t need any skill or even rhythm to square dance just a willingness to have fun and...
6 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Toddler time is an opportunity for parents and children to connect, socialize, and form a library community after storytime. Toys will be provided to encourage social and developmental enrichment.
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
Come enjoy a charcuterie board or cocktail at Starkville's best kept secret for happy hour!
Juneteenth Kick Off Evening of Prayer
Juneteenth Kick Off Evening of Prayer
Hosted by the StarkVegas Juneteenth Committee for Unity, join the community in prayer as we kick off a celebration-filled week for Juneteenth!
5 events,
Summer African Wear Party
Zo Street Presents: Afro Beats, Featuring: DJ ZO STREET, D SOUTH. Summer African Wear Welcomed. Rick's Cafe from 9PM-12AM. $10 tickets, $15 at the door. 25+ event. For more information,...
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
Come enjoy a charcuterie board or cocktail at Starkville's best kept secret for happy hour!
Bienvenidos Conversations in Spanish
Bienvenidos Conversations in Spanish
This informal conversation group is open to anyone who wants to learn or improve their knowledge of Spanish! All skill levels welcome!
5 events,
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
Come enjoy a charcuterie board or cocktail at Starkville's best kept secret for happy hour!
Juneteenth Cigar Social
Juneteenth Cigar Social
101 Douglas L. Conner Dr, Complimentary cigars will be available while supplies last. Please contact Teddy Mullin (662) 268-8850 for additional information.
7 events,
Starkville Community Market
Starkville Community Market
Join us at Fire Station Park on Saturday mornings this market season! There are a variety of vendors each week offering items such as pottery, cabbage, baked goods, soaps, and...
Super Family Saturday: Father’s Day Out
Super Family Saturday: Father’s Day Out
Bring the family in for lunch and join us for a special fun-filled time creating cards and gifts for Father's Day. Dads attending can receive their choice of a free...
Ladies’ Day
Ladies’ Day
Let us take you "back to the basics" this summer! We are hosting a FREE workshop on basic car maintenance, including oil/fluid level checks, tire changing/air pressure checks, and more!...
1 event,
1 event,
4 events,
SAAC Art Class
SAAC Art Class
SAAC Art is an art program designed for children ages 4 to 12 to explore different art styles and mediums provided by a Starkville Area Arts Council grant. This class...
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
Come enjoy a charcuterie board or cocktail at Starkville's best kept secret for happy hour!
Introduction to Square Dance
Introduction to Square Dance
We have a wonderful club that’s been alive for over 40 years! You don’t need any skill or even rhythm to square dance just a willingness to have fun and...
3 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Toddler time is an opportunity for parents and children to connect, socialize, and form a library community after storytime. Toys will be provided to encourage social and developmental enrichment.
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
Come enjoy a charcuterie board or cocktail at Starkville's best kept secret for happy hour!
4 events,
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
Come enjoy a charcuterie board or cocktail at Starkville's best kept secret for happy hour!
Bienvenidos Conversations in Spanish
Bienvenidos Conversations in Spanish
This informal conversation group is open to anyone who wants to learn or improve their knowledge of Spanish! All skill levels welcome!
3 events,
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
Come enjoy a charcuterie board or cocktail at Starkville's best kept secret for happy hour!
3 events,
Starkville Community Market
Starkville Community Market
Join us at Fire Station Park on Saturday mornings this market season! There are a variety of vendors each week offering items such as pottery, cabbage, baked goods, soaps, and...
1 event,
2 events,
6 events,
SAAC Art Class
SAAC Art Class
SAAC Art is an art program designed for children ages 4 to 12 to explore different art styles and mediums provided by a Starkville Area Arts Council grant. This class...
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
Come enjoy a charcuterie board or cocktail at Starkville's best kept secret for happy hour!
SOMBA Reception
SOMBA Reception
Join us from 5 - 7 p.m. for a reception for the Starkville Oktibbeha Minority Business Alliance
Introduction to Square Dance
Introduction to Square Dance
We have a wonderful club that’s been alive for over 40 years! You don’t need any skill or even rhythm to square dance just a willingness to have fun and...
4 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Toddler time is an opportunity for parents and children to connect, socialize, and form a library community after storytime. Toys will be provided to encourage social and developmental enrichment.
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
Come enjoy a charcuterie board or cocktail at Starkville's best kept secret for happy hour!
4 events,
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
Come enjoy a charcuterie board or cocktail at Starkville's best kept secret for happy hour!
Bienvenidos Conversations in Spanish
Bienvenidos Conversations in Spanish
This informal conversation group is open to anyone who wants to learn or improve their knowledge of Spanish! All skill levels welcome!
3 events,
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
The Guest Room’s Happy Hour
Come enjoy a charcuterie board or cocktail at Starkville's best kept secret for happy hour!
3 events,
Starkville Community Market
Starkville Community Market
Join us at Fire Station Park on Saturday mornings this market season! There are a variety of vendors each week offering items such as pottery, cabbage, baked goods, soaps, and...
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