Stay & Eat
There’s more than meets the eye in Greenville. And we’ll give your other four senses plenty to be happy about, starting with your taste buds. Our cuisine is surprisingly eclectic and downright delicious. From earliest times, the cultures that inhabited this magic place brought their own special flavors and techniques, adding to the gumbo of Delta Dining. Washington County boasts 7 stops on the infamous Hot Tamale Trail, a spicy food experience not to be missed!
Greenville-Washington County has eateries from the riverfront to the rural byways, and enough down home cooking to make you want to stay a spell. Best of all, more interesting sites and activities than you ever imagine await you at every bend in the river. You’ll want to stay and eat your way through the county.
September 20th
48th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival 2025
The Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival! The festival ,which began in 1977, is now the largest blues festival in the Delta and the oldest in the United States. Always held on the 3rd Saturday in September, the Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival features blues artists from near and far. Also, enjoy “Blues Week” events leading up to the festival as well. Visit to their website for more information or visit their Facebook page. Phone- 662-335-3523.
September 26th - September 27th
14th Annual Sam Chatmon Blues Festival 2025
Come and visit historic downtown Hollandale, home of renowned blues artist, Sam Chatmon. Bikes, barbecue, and the blues. Live performances. Like them on their Facebook page or visit the website. Contact Will Burnside at 662-579-5580 or hdaleyouthbuild@aol.com
October 16th - October 18th
Delta Hot Tamale Festival 2025
Downtown Greenville, MS
The Annual Delta Hot Tamale Festival in Greenville, MS has become a three day event which highlights and promotes musicians, authors and southern food vendors. Welcome to the Hot and Soul of the Delta. You may also visit their
website or like them on their Facebook page listed as Delta Hot Tamale Festival.
November 29th - December 31st
59th Annual Christmas on Deer Creek 2025
Visit their website for the most current schedule of events! Enjoy a Delta Christmas like no other as the community gathers on the banks of Deer Creek to welcome Santa’s floating sleigh. Deer Creek comes to life as the traditional Christmas floats are lighted and special music performances get you in the holiday spirit.
