The Mississippi Hills Heritage and Folklife Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in New Albany, Mississippi, according to event organizers.
Dr. Michael Megelsh will demonstrate blacksmithing during the festival, offering attendees a chance to see traditional crafts firsthand. The event aims to showcase Mississippi’s rich heritage and folklife, organizers said.
Participants and visitors can learn more through local media outlets including WTVA 9 News, NEmiss.news, and the New Albany Gazette. Additional support comes from the Mississippi Arts Commission, the National Endowment for the Arts, and local organizations such as the New Albany Main Street Association and Union County Development Association.
The festival is open to the public and seeks to promote Mississippi’s cultural history and community involvement. For more information, attendees are encouraged to visit local sources and event websites.
