With the nation’s largest, privately held material on Abraham Lincoln, the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library, the John Grisham Room, the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum, and nine other museums housing items from insects to historic costumes and textiles, you will find a museum for every interest here in Starkville.
Museums & Exhibits
Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum
Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Museum
Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana Gallery
John Grisham Room
Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library Museum
Dunn-Seiler Geology Museum
Wade Clock Museum
Mississippi Entomological Museum
Cobb Institute Museum of Archaeology
Myrna Colley-Lee Exhibit
Historic Costumes & Textiles Collection
Stennis-Montgomery Room
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5 events,
Lowe’s Bird Bungalow Kit
Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build their feathered friends the perfect home! Reserved kits can be picked up in-store at our customer service desk on September, September...
Free
Grab, Shop, & Go! Teacher Appreciation Craft
Visit JC Penney in Starkville for a free teacher appreciation craft! Kids get a free: craft (wooden apples, markers, stickers, and magnets), ID badge & lanyard Collector's pin each month,...
Free
Bulldog Brunch and Browse
On Sundays following Mississippi State University games, you’ll enjoy special shopping and dining hours with our participating shops and restaurants Downtown & Around Town!
Free
Sunday Funday
Sunday Funday
What is Sunday Funday? A day for Starkville to celebrate and support community, artists, and musicians! This community-driven event runs on 9/26, 10/31, and 11/21, and creates an informal, fun environment for young artists to congregate, gather, sell, and share their work with the public. Bring your lawn chairs and the family and join us...
Free
5 events,
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Business After Hours
Business After Hours
Come network with your fellow Partnership members in a fun relaxed setting. Food and drink provided!
Free!
Dawg Talk
Dawg Talk
Dawg Talk featuring MSU Head Football Coach Mike Leach comes downtown for the second year beginning Thursday, September 2. The show airs live from the Partnership each Thursday night beginning at 7:00 p.m. Get downtown and enjoy the fun each week while viewing the broadcast from Lafayette Street.
4 events,
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 fellow chamber members about theirs. Hear updates from The Partnership and have a chance to share about other community announcements. Through sharing services, specials, and referrals...
Free to Chamber Members!
4 events,
Cotton District Arts Festival
At the Cotton District Arts Festival in the historic Cotton District, every year in Starkville, Mississippi, the festival blends incredible art, music, and food into a showcase event. The festival...
Free
5 events,
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Trivia Night at Chick-fil-A
Trivia Night at Chick-fil-A
Join us for the first of two Trivia Nights at Chick-fil-A Starkville in October! Form teams of up to six people and compete for FREE Chick-fil-A food, including a catering package for the top team. On Oct. 7, our game will be general trivia covering a wide variety of topics. We hope you'll join us...
Free
5 events,
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 fellow chamber members about theirs. Hear updates from The Partnership and have a chance to share about other community announcements. Through sharing services, specials, and referrals...
Free to Chamber Members!
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En Plein Air: Selected Paintings by Kate Freeman Clark
En Plein Air: Selected Paintings by Kate Freeman Clark
Dr. Carolyn J. Brown, author of The Artist’s Sketch: A Biography of painter Kate Freeman Clark will be giving a talk about Mississippi artist Kate Freeman Clark and her work, in conjunction with the exhibit currently on display in the John Grisham Room in Mitchell Memorial Library: EN PLEIN AIR: The Art of Kate Freeman...
Free
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Fun Family Friday at Chick-fil-A: “Mask”-erade
Fun Family Friday at Chick-fil-A: “Mask”-erade
As we move into fall and look forward to Halloween, join us for a Fun Family Friday where we decorate and customize our own masks! We’ll provide the masks and materials, all you have to do is bring the kids!
Free
5 events,
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Reiki 1 with Dana Tate Bailey
Reiki 1 with Dana Tate Bailey
Discover the healing in your hands with Dana Tate Bailey! On October 9th from 9 am - 1 pm, join us for Reiki 1. Reiki is a form of energy work that originated with Mikao Usui in Japan. Reiki is a great companion to medical treatments, holistic therapies, etc., by soothing the nervous system; and...
$90 – $100
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The Farm at Starkville Grand Opening!
The Farm at Starkville Grand Opening!
Corn Maze, Play Areas, Pumpkins, Jumping Space, Food and Drinks, Big Screen Projector to Watch the Games and More!
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Mississippi Wonderland Music Festival
Mississippi Wonderland Music Festival
Welcome to the first true Music Festival in Mississippi! An all-day outdoor event showcasing various genres throughout the day. Country, Rock, Alternative, and Blues bands play during the day, transitioning into Hip Hop and EDM at night.
$20 – $25
4 events,
Welty at Home: Virtual Book Club
Welty at Home: Virtual Book Club
If you received emails for previous Welty at Home book clubs, you are already registered for this free event. Otherwise, please email [email protected] to receive the link to the Zoom meetings. *** Starting Monday, October 4, we'll be reading and discussing Eudora Welty's novel Delta Wedding, first published in 1946. We are grateful to Dr....
Free
Welty at Home: Virtual Book Club
Welty at Home: Virtual Book Club
If you received emails for previous Welty at Home book clubs, you are already registered for this free event. Otherwise, please email [email protected] to receive the link to the Zoom meetings. *** Starting Monday, October 4, we'll be reading and discussing Eudora Welty's novel Delta Wedding, first published in 1946. We are grateful to Dr....
Free
2 events,
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Charcuterie Board Workshop
Charcuterie Board Workshop
Participants will learn how to use wood shop tools to mill raw cherry boards into beautiful charcuterie boards with handles and feet! This event is taking place inside the Idea Shop!
$25
4 events,
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CP Basic Life Support Certification
CP Basic Life Support Certification
BLS is the course for those in the healthcare industry. It is required for nursing candidates and may be renewed every two years. CPR for sudden cardiac arrest as well as the use of the automated external defibrillator is practiced on manikins. Other discussion and practice includes first aid for heart attacks, strokes, drowning, choking,...
$35
Magnolia Amateur Radio Club meeting
Magnolia Amateur Radio Club meeting
The Magnolia Amateur Radio Club, K5DY, of Starkville meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 7 PM. The in-person meeting place is the Oktibbeha County Emergency Operations Center 2nd floor conference room, but Zoom is generally available each month as well. For details, or if you wish to join via Zoom, please email Caleb Rich...
Dawg Talk
Dawg Talk
Dawg Talk featuring MSU Head Football Coach Mike Leach comes downtown for the second year beginning Thursday, September 2. The show airs live from the Partnership each Thursday night beginning at 7:00 p.m. Get downtown and enjoy the fun each week while viewing the broadcast from Lafayette Street.
4 events,
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 fellow chamber members about theirs. Hear updates from The Partnership and have a chance to share about other community announcements. Through sharing services, specials, and referrals...
Free to Chamber Members!
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unWine Downtown
unWine Downtown
Three times a year — Spring, Summer & Fall — Starkville Main Street members open their doors for a night of wine tasting and after-hours shopping with unWINE Downtown. Plus, they offer at least 20% off all merchandise to unWINE Downtown ticket holders. Don’t miss the next installment of unWINE Downtown!
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Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest
Join us for our in-person Oktoberfest at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection. There will be an auction, and the home-brew association beer-tasting. Tasting Cups are $10, while Brat plates will be $10, or $30 for families.
$10
U.S. The Band at Rick’s Cafe
U.S. The Band at Rick’s Cafe
U.S. The Band is known as a high-energy Rock and Roll Band based in Birmingham, Alabama, and are coming to Rick's on Friday, October 15th! Doors open at 8:00 PM and tickets are $10/person. Tickets can be bought online at tablelist.com.
$10
3 events,
Grill Live w/Fast Scarlet
Grill Live w/Fast Scarlet
Every 3rd weekend of each month, Central Station Grill hosts a new live performance band with this month's guest being Fast Scarlet! Join us on October 16 for a fun night to rock out with delicious food and great music!
Free
Jason Miller
Jason Miller
The Jason Miller Band, from Starkville, Mississippi, is becoming one of the most requested country party bands in the region. For most of his life, Jason Miller has been involved in the music scene. Miller is a Sturgis, MS native who has now made Starkville, MS his home. Jason has been joined by some of...
$10
1 event,
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Fall Open House
Fall Open House
Meet the new vendors at Liza Tye & Company! It's finally autumn season and we'll be celebrating with a Fall Open House! We will be open Sunday, October 17th, 11-4 pm, so come down and visit our new people and maybe even shop a little while you are at it! The event is located on...
Free
1 event,
Welty at Home: Virtual Book Club
Welty at Home: Virtual Book Club
If you received emails for previous Welty at Home book clubs, you are already registered for this free event. Otherwise, please email [email protected] to receive the link to the Zoom meetings. *** Starting Monday, October 4, we'll be reading and discussing Eudora Welty's novel Delta Wedding, first published in 1946. We are grateful to Dr....
Free
2 events,
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CNC Basics
CNC Basics
Participants will learn the basics of using and how to set up a CNC Machine and will leave with their own CNC'd product!
$15
Wine the Experience at Dunkington
Wine the Experience at Dunkington
Fall into Flavor: Layering A sensory experience with wine and food. Enjoy 4 wines and tapas-style food pairings as you learn the essential aspects of layering and complementary flavors. The event takes place October 19, 6:00 pm with Melanie Hankins Booth, a certified specialist of wine, teaching! Come by Dunkington to learn more or register...
0 events,
7 events,
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Pecos and The Rooftops
Pecos and The Rooftops
Pecos & the Rooftops are a close-knit group of friends from northeast Texas that came together while in college in Lubbock. The band is Pecos Hurley (Vocals/Acoustic Guitar), Brandon Jones (Rhythm Guitar), Zack Foster (Lead Guitar), Kalen Davis (Bass), and Kade Trentham (Drums). Pecos and The Rooftops will be at Rick's Cafe on Thursday, October...
$12
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Trick or Treat on the Row
Trick or Treat on the Row
Mississippi State's Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is inviting children to wear their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat at the university's fraternity and sorority houses. The event lasts from 4-6 and is free to attend!
Free
3 events,
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 fellow chamber members about theirs. Hear updates from The Partnership and have a chance to share about other community announcements. Through sharing services, specials, and referrals...
Free to Chamber Members!
2021 Trick or Trot Fun Run
2021 Trick or Trot Fun Run
Our Fun Run Benefitting the Project IMPACT School Program will take place October 22nd with Check-in/ Packet Pick-up at 5:00 PM and the run will start at 6:00 PM. Non-scary costumes for the run are highly encouraged!
Free
Jon Langston with Noah Hicks at Rick’s Cafe
Jon Langston with Noah Hicks at Rick’s Cafe
Jon Langston is a country music artist performing at Ricks with Noah Hicks opening for him on Friday, October 22. Doors open at 8:00 PM and the show begins at 9:00 PM. Tickets are $15 and ticket holders must be over 18. No refunds will be given.
$15
3 events,
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Paint and Pumpkins
Paint and Pumpkins
Come to the Idea Shop on October 23rd for pumpkin painting! Participants can take their pumpkins home or leave them for display in the Idea Shop window!
Free
2 events,
Welty at Home: Virtual Book Club
Welty at Home: Virtual Book Club
If you received emails for previous Welty at Home book clubs, you are already registered for this free event. Otherwise, please email [email protected] to receive the link to the Zoom...
Free
0 events,
0 events,
7 events,
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CPR and Heartsaver Class
CPR and Heartsaver Class
CPR and Heartsaver Class, offered through OSERVS is taught by instructors certified by the American Heart Association and successful completion will result in a 2-year certification for participants. $30 in...
$30
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Pumpkinpalooza presented by Chick-fil-A Starkville
Pumpkinpalooza presented by Chick-fil-A Starkville
Join us for Starkville’s annual harvest festival, PUMPKINPALOOZA presented by Chick-Fil-A Starkville — to be held on Thursday, October 28th, before MSU Homecoming Weekend! Kids of all ages will enjoy...
Talladegourd 500 at PumpkinPalooza
Talladegourd 500 at PumpkinPalooza
Charity Pumpkin Racing! Here’s all you have to do: Complete this form to register for the event Decorate your own pumpkin! We'll add the wheels! Race for your charity. Win your division and get $250 towards your charity of choice! Check-in begins at 5:15 pm at the Idea Shop at 114 E. Main St., Starkville,...
5 events,
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 fellow...
Free to Chamber Members!
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Homecoming Weekend Celebration
Homecoming Weekend Celebration
Owens Outfitters will be celebrating Mississippi State's Homecoming Weekend with Bully AND the CWS National Championship trophy! You will also have the opportunity to take photos with a couple of the National Champions themselves!! Come celebrate with us!
Free
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HBCUs Yesterday and Today: Race, Education, and the Challenge of Diversity and Inclusion in America’s Universities
HBCUs Yesterday and Today: Race, Education, and the Challenge of Diversity and Inclusion in America’s Universities
Join the Facebook Live event on the following page: https://www.facebook.com/msu.humanities.institute
Smoke on the Mountain presented by Starkville Community Theatre
Smoke on the Mountain presented by Starkville Community Theatre
Smoke on the Mountain By Connie Ray, Alan Bailey, Mike Craver, and Mark Hardwick Directed by Pattye ArcherOctober 29 through Novemer 7, 2021 A revival of a popular show from SCT’s past, “Smoke on the Mountain” tells the story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in...
$20
4 events,
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Smoke on the Mountain presented by Starkville Community Theatre
Smoke on the Mountain presented by Starkville Community Theatre
Smoke on the Mountain By Connie Ray, Alan Bailey, Mike Craver, and Mark Hardwick Directed by Pattye ArcherOctober 29 through Novemer 7, 2021 A revival of a popular show from SCT’s past, “Smoke on the Mountain” tells the story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in...
$20
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Halloween Trunk or Treat
Halloween Trunk or Treat
Join the community at McKee Park on Halloween for Trunk or Treat. Details and information on how to get involved are below.
Free
Davey and the Midnights at Two Brothers
Davey and the Midnights at Two Brothers
Los Angeles westsiders, Davey And The Midnights combine traditional country, blues, and psychedelia to create an eclectic highway sound. Visit Two Brothers at 5:00 on Halloween for some food and entertainment!
Free
1 event,
Welty at Home: Virtual Book Club
Welty at Home: Virtual Book Club
If you received emails for previous Welty at Home book clubs, you are already registered for this free event. Otherwise, please email [email protected] to receive the link to the Zoom meetings. *** Starting Monday, October 4, we'll be reading and discussing Eudora Welty's novel Delta Wedding, first published in 1946. We are grateful to Dr....
Free
2 events,
-
Wine the Experience at Dunkington
Wine the Experience at Dunkington
Fall into Flavor: Layering A sensory experience with wine and food. Enjoy 4 wines and tapas-style food pairings as you learn the essential aspects of layering and complementary flavors. The event takes place October 19, 6:00 pm with Melanie Hankins Booth, a certified specialist of wine, teaching! Come by Dunkington to learn more or register...
Smoke on the Mountain presented by Starkville Community Theatre
Smoke on the Mountain presented by Starkville Community Theatre
Smoke on the Mountain By Connie Ray, Alan Bailey, Mike Craver, and Mark Hardwick Directed by Pattye ArcherOctober 29 through Novemer 7, 2021 A revival of a popular show from SCT’s past, “Smoke on the Mountain” tells the story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in...
$20
3 events,
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Heartsaver CPR Certification
Heartsaver CPR Certification
Heartsaver is the option for the non-healthcare professional and teaches CPR techniques that can double or even triple the chances of survival. Manikins are provided and the skills of compression, breathing, and automated external defibrillation are practiced. First aid procedures for severe airway blockage (choking) are discussed and the Heimlich maneuver is practiced. Other topics...
$30
Smoke on the Mountain presented by Starkville Community Theatre
Smoke on the Mountain presented by Starkville Community Theatre
Smoke on the Mountain By Connie Ray, Alan Bailey, Mike Craver, and Mark Hardwick Directed by Pattye ArcherOctober 29 through Novemer 7, 2021 A revival of a popular show from SCT’s past, “Smoke on the Mountain” tells the story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in...
$20
2 events,
Smoke on the Mountain presented by Starkville Community Theatre
Smoke on the Mountain presented by Starkville Community Theatre
Smoke on the Mountain By Connie Ray, Alan Bailey, Mike Craver, and Mark Hardwick Directed by Pattye ArcherOctober 29 through Novemer 7, 2021 A revival of a popular show from SCT’s past, “Smoke on the Mountain” tells the story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in...
$20
2 events,
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 fellow chamber members about theirs. Hear updates from The Partnership and have a chance to share about other community announcements. Through sharing services, specials, and referrals...
Free to Chamber Members!
Smoke on the Mountain presented by Starkville Community Theatre
Smoke on the Mountain presented by Starkville Community Theatre
Smoke on the Mountain By Connie Ray, Alan Bailey, Mike Craver, and Mark Hardwick Directed by Pattye ArcherOctober 29 through Novemer 7, 2021 A revival of a popular show from SCT’s past, “Smoke on the Mountain” tells the story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in...
$20
2 events,
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Smoke on the Mountain presented by Starkville Community Theatre
Smoke on the Mountain presented by Starkville Community Theatre
Smoke on the Mountain By Connie Ray, Alan Bailey, Mike Craver, and Mark Hardwick Directed by Pattye ArcherOctober 29 through Novemer 7, 2021 A revival of a popular show from...
$20
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