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.
The Belmont 1857 Bed & Breakfast
3498 Highway 1 South, Wayside, MS 38780
Belmont is one of the last remaining antebellum mansions in Greenville/Washington County. Built in 1857 for W.W. Worthington and recently restored to its original grandeur, Belmont is now a Bed and Breakfast and is available for weddings, events and tours. Visit their website for more information or contact Brad Hauser at 501.650.2296 or info@thebelmont1857.com
September 16th
46th Annual Delta Blues & Heritage Festival 2023
1040 Raceway Road, Greenville, MS 38701
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. Go to their website for more information or contact M.A.C.E. at 662-335-3523.
September 23rd
12th Annual Sam Chatmon Blues Festival 2023
downtown Hollandale, MS
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 7th
22nd Annual Highway 61 Blues Festival 2023
Downtown Leland, MS
Great news! The 2nd Annual Highway 61 Blues Festival will resume on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM in downtown Leland! Admission is free, but we ask that you donate a couple of canned items to The Leland Food Pantry. There will be food and craft vendors and the music li This festival is now in its 20+ year. The outdoor festival will feature a musical line up of authentic Mississippi Delta Blues artists. There will be food and drink vendors as well as crafts and other vendors from around the state. Held in historic downtown Leland, MS. Contact Billy Johnson at 662-347-4223 or visit their website for more information.
October 19th - October 21st
Delta Hot Tamale Festival 2023
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.
December 2nd
57th Annual Christmas on Deer Creek 2023
Downtown Leland, MS at Deer Creek
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.
