Festivals & Events
Whether one of the many year-round tours and trails available in Downtown Hattiesburg or the well-loved annual and pop-up events taking place in the district, there’s always something new to keep locals and visitors entertained and immersed in Hattiesburg’s local culture.
Annual Events

Live At Five
Fridays in the Spring and Fall, 2023
5pm – 9pm
Town Square Park
For Vendor & sponsor info contact Allison@liveatfivehburg.com
Hattiesburg Half Marathon
April 6, 2024
Registration opens Aug. 1, 2023
Race Begins & Ends in Downtown
201 Forrest St
Hattiesburg Craft Beer Festival
March 9, 2024
Town Square Park
Live Music. Food Vendors. 100+ Beers. Unlimited Samples.
Farm to Fork Criterium
April 26, 2024
Registration Now Open
Race Begins & Ends in Downtown
201 Forrest St
Star-Spangled Celebration
July 3, 2024, 6- 9pm
Fireworks Show at 9pm
Annual Dual Fireworks Display at Chain Park and Petal River Park
Downtown Candlelit Christmas
Dec. 9-10, 2023
Throughout Downtown Hattiesburg
Victorian Candlelit Christmas
Dec. 9-10, 2023
Historic Neighborhood

NYE - Midnight on Front Street
December 31, 8PM to Midnight
Front Street & Main Street
Downtown Hattiesburg

A Christmas Story Self-Guided Window Display Walking tour
November 18, 2023 – January 5, 2024
Throughout Downtown Hattiesburg