Downtown businesses will host their own unique events during each First Saturday. There’s always something new to discover during First Saturday from block parties, outdoor markets to gallery openings.  May’s events include:

  • Coney Island Cafe – Open 6am-12pm
  • Southbound Bagel – Open 7am-2pm
  • Forrest County Farmers Market – 7am-12pm
  • Downtown Nutrition – Open 8am-3pm
  • The Depot – Open 8am-4pm
  • Hattiesburg Public Library – Open 8:30am-5pm
  • Lucky Rabbit – Open 9am-6pm – Outdoor street market with live music, DJ Doc, Bounce houses, draft beer, & more; Sip & Shop Complimentary Mimosas while supplies last
  • Anderson Downtown – Open 9am-4pm; Take 30% – 60% off all chairs
  • Propane Man Grand Opening – 10am-5pm – Celebrate Propane Man’s grand opening with food, drinks, and entertainment at 401 Broadway Drive
  • The Savvy Pair Shoe Boutique – Open 10am-5pm
  • Boujie Boutique – Open 9am-4pm at 400 E. Pine – just around the corner from Lucky Rabbit & Mobile Street shops
  • The Porter – Open 9am-11pm; Live music from Stephen Wade Scott 5-7pm
  • Nuestro Arte – Open 10am-5pm
  • Hattiesburg Ballroom & Beyond – 10-11am – Cardio Dance with Carly ($10 – walk-ins welcome)
  • The Honey Clothing Company – Open 10am-6pm – Sip & Shop Complimentary Mimosas
  • Blooms Company – Open 10am-2pm – 10% off storewide, 1/2 priced stems, Sip & Shop Complimentary Mimosa Bar, Kids Crafting
  • McKenzie’s on Main – Open 10am-4pm
  • Bliss Bridal – Open 10am-5pm
  • The Author Shoppe – Open 10am-9pm; Kwame Moore Book Signing 11:30am-1pm; Indie Art Show 4pm-7pm
  • Blu Jazz Cafe – Open 10am-10pm; Kentucky Derby Pub Stroll 2pm
  • Nellie’s – Open 10am-10pm – $5 Traditional 16 oz. Daiquiris/ $6 Premium 16 oz. Daiquiris
  • Twin Forks – Open 10am-6:30pm – Complimentary wine & cheese tastings from 3-5pm
  • Christian Services – Open 10am-2pm – First Saturday Sale – Bargains & Blessings
  • The Commons Food Truck Park – Open 11am-3pm – 115 Hardy Street
  • Main Street Gallery – Open 11am-5pm
  • Singing River Art Studio – Open Gallery from 11am-4pm
  • Oh Snap! Selfie Museum – Open 11am-2pm; Buy One, Get One Half Off of Admission
  • Buschman Street Cafe – Open for lunch 11am-2pm; cocktail hour with small plates and special cocktail menu 2-5pm, dinner 5-10pm
  • Hattiesburgers & Blues – Open 11am-11pm; live music 11am-2pm
  • Trattoria Pizzeria & Bar – Open 11am-10pm
  • Pop & Co. – Open 11am-6pm
  • Keg & Barrel – Open 11am-12am
  • Southern Prohibition – Open 11am-10pm
  • Fairley’s Wings & More – Open 11am-10pm
  • Oddfellows Gallery Art & Antiques – Open 11am-5pm
  • Royal Spices – Open 11:00am-4:00pm
  • The Social – Blossom & Bloom: A Mothers Day Celebration of Self Love & Growth 11:30am-1:30pm
  • EMJA Comics & Collectibles – Open 12-6pm
  • Smith Drug Company – Open 12pm-4pm –  T-shirts, malts, and milkshakes will be available for purchase
  • African American Military History Museum – Open 12pm-4pm for tours
  • Generations Strong Exhibit – Grounds open all day, wall illuminated until 10pm (located behind Smith Drugs)
  • Alley Cats Axe Throwing – Open 12pm with 20% off until 6pm
  • Category 5 Smash Room – Open 12pm-12am
  • Fat Cat – Open 4pm-12am
  • Bourbon on Front – Open for dinner downstairs 3-10pm; cocktails and appetizers upstairs from 3-11pm
  • SwitchYard – Open 7pm-12am
  • The Saenger Theater – JJ Grey & Mofro with Cedric Burnside 7:30pm
  • Grill & Grocery – Live music by Spiral Light at 8pm
  • Hattiesburg Pocket Museum – New Exhibit

This event is running from 2 October 2021 until 6 September 2025. It is next occurring on May 4, 2024 9:00 am

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