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
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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...
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What can acupuncture do for you?
What can acupuncture do for you?
Starkville Acupuncture practitioner Clare O'Nan will discuss how acupuncture is used to treat a variety of maladies, including Alpha-gal syndrome. Lunch will be provided, so preregistration is required. Call, text...
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Business at Breakfast
Business at Breakfast
Join us for a fun Zoom networking opportunity - Business at Breakfast. Have a chance to share about what is going on with your business as you hear from other...
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Starkville Strong Committee Interest Meetings
As the lazy days of summer come to a close, it's time to start thinking about ways you can get involved and help make our Starkville community even stronger! Consider...
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Starkville Strong Committee Interest Meetings
As the lazy days of summer come to a close, it's time to start thinking about ways you can get involved and help make our Starkville community even stronger! Consider...
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Starkville Strong Committee Interest Meetings
As the lazy days of summer come to a close, it's time to start thinking about ways you can get involved and help make our Starkville community even stronger! Consider...
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Starkville Strong Committee Interest Meetings
As the lazy days of summer come to a close, it's time to start thinking about ways you can get involved and help make our Starkville community even stronger! Consider...
Joe Lee Author Event at Book Mart & Cafe’
Joe Lee Author Event at Book Mart & Cafe’
Author and Book Publisher Joe Lee will be signing his ninth book "Resting Place" on August 11th from 5-7pm. A fast paced novel set in the early eighties this book...
Soccer vs Samford (Exhibition)
Soccer vs Samford (Exhibition)
Mississippi State Soccer begins the season with an exhibition match against Samford.
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Business at Breakfast
Business at Breakfast
Join us for a fun Zoom networking opportunity - Business at Breakfast. Have a chance to share about what is going on with your business as you hear from other...
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Starkville Community Market
Starkville Community Market
Bringing the Starkville community fresh, local produce Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Fire Station Park
Wilderness Workshop
Wilderness Workshop
The last in our series of workshops focused on the priorities of survival. This final workshop participants will be presented with hands on training in both primitive and modern techniques...
Hunter’s Education
Hunter’s Education
To obtain hunter education certification, students must be at least 10 years of age and must attend all classroom hours and pass written exam. All persons born after January 1,...
Drive-Thru Community Resource Fair
Drive-Thru Community Resource Fair
Come by the new Five Horizons Health Services building for access to opportunities and resources for individuals and families! Opportunities and resources will include free health screenings, voter registration, employment...
Drive- Thru Community Resource Fair
Drive- Thru Community Resource Fair
Come by the new Five Horizons Health Services building for access to opportunities and resources for individuals and families! Opportunities and Resources: Health Screenings Voter Registration Employment Information School District...
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Soccer vs Southeastern Louisiana (Exhibition)
Soccer vs Southeastern Louisiana (Exhibition)
Mississippi State Soccer will take on Southeastern Louisiana in the second exhibition match of the year.
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Business at Breakfast
Business at Breakfast
Join us for a fun Zoom networking opportunity - Business at Breakfast. Have a chance to share about what is going on with your business as you hear from other...
Sturgis Cruise-In Nights
Sturgis Cruise-In Nights
Bring your car, truck or motorcycle & come hangout with us on Main St., Hwy 12, in Sturgis every third Friday of the month, March through October.
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Dawg Daze Open 2022 presented by Chick-fil-A Starkville
Dawg Daze Open 2022 presented by Chick-fil-A Starkville
The Dawg Daze Open is a 1 day PDGA sanctioned, C-Tier tournament organized by the Starkville Disc Golf Association. The tournament will be 2 rounds of disc golf held at...
Starkville Community Market
Starkville Community Market
Bringing the Starkville community fresh, local produce Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Fire Station Park
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Soccer vs Lipscomb
Soccer vs Lipscomb
Soccer takes on Lipscomb in the first regular season game of the season. All youth that did a soccer camp with the Bulldogs are invited back to the game to...
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Business at Breakfast
Business at Breakfast
Join us for a fun Zoom networking opportunity - Business at Breakfast. Have a chance to share about what is going on with your business as you hear from other...
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Starkville Community Market
Starkville Community Market
Bringing the Starkville community fresh, local produce Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Fire Station Park
Starkville Parks and Recreation Shopping Event at Academy Sports + Outdoors
Starkville Parks and Recreation Shopping Event at Academy Sports + Outdoors
Enjoy 20% off of your entire purchase in-store and online, courtesy of Starkville Parks & Recreation and Academy Sports.
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Soccer vs Minnesota
Soccer vs Minnesota
Mississippi State Soccer will take on the Gophers of Minnesota in a big match. Join us for Hot Yoga on the field after the game and pick up a free...
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19th Annual Get Swept Up!
19th Annual Get Swept Up!
Make plans to join us for Get Swept Up! in 2022! More than 580 volunteers will take to the streets, parks, and other outdoor areas of Starkville armed with rakes,...
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Wilderness Living and Survival Course
Immersive family friendly training experience. 3 days and 2 nights of fun and adventure! Our wilderness living course covers everything in our Basic survival course along with some special bushcrafting...
Soccer vs South Alabama
Soccer vs South Alabama
Mississippi State Soccer takes on South Alabama for International Night!
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Business at Breakfast
Business at Breakfast
Join us for a fun Zoom networking opportunity - Business at Breakfast. Have a chance to share about what is going on with your business as you hear from other...
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Starkville Community Market
Starkville Community Market
Bringing the Starkville community fresh, local produce Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Fire Station Park
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Recent News
Starkville CVB Announces Grant Program
The Starkville CVB, a division of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership, announced their Sponsorship Grant Program is open for applications now through July 8, 2022. The Sponsorship Grant Program is…
National Travel and Tourism Week 2022: Starkville Celebrates the ‘Future of Travel’
National Travel and Tourism Week 2022 (May 1-7) spotlights the collective strength of the U.S. travel industry. National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), the annual celebration of the contributions of…
5 Ways to Enjoy the Great Outdoors in Starkville
With spring in full bloom and temperatures finally hitting that sweet spot between pleasant and blazing hot, there’s no better time to explore the great outdoors in Starkville. Whether you’re…
Starkville Receives $20,000 Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Grant
The Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance announced today that it awarded a $20,000 grant to the Starkville Convention & Visitors Bureau, a division of The Greater Starkville Development Partnership. The…
#VisitMS Responsibly
We look forward to welcoming visitors to Mississippi’s scenic outdoors and numerous tourism offerings throughout the state. Guests are advised to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines while both traveling to and visiting our beautiful state. Safe practices include washing hands regularly with soap and water, minimizing close contact with others, and maintaining a minimum of six feet of social distance from others. Visitors are also encouraged to stay informed of additional public health guidance in local destinations throughout the state to minimize risk to themselves and others.
