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Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition Coming to Ridgeland – Ladies 18-24 Apply Now!

January 20, 2020 January 20, 2020 / Blog, Contests, Events

The Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition is celebrating its 71st year of providing college scholarships to ladies ages 18-24 to support our state’s best and brightest young women. The Ridgeland Tourism Commission will hold a Hospitality Tea Competition on March 7, 2020 at the Ridgeland Visitor Center to select a local contestant for the annual competition …

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Free Concert at Natchez Trace Parkway Information Cabin on Jan. 18, 2020

January 10, 2020 January 10, 2020 / Arts, Crafts and Culture, Blog, Events, Kids and Family

The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy a free concert on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Parkway Information Cabin in Ridgeland from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Natchez Trace String Band, a group of local musicians, will perform acoustic music of traditional folk, country and bluegrass. The program is free and the …

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Temporary Closures along Natchez Trace Parkway

January 7, 2020 January 7, 2020 / Blog, Trails, Parks and Cycling

Temporary Ramp Closures at I-55 Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce that the I-55 North (milepost 101.3) and South (milepost 101.2) bound ramps exiting the Parkway in Ridgeland will close for repairs for approximately one week each. The Northbound ramp is closed as of Tuesday, January 6, 2020. When it reopens, the Southbound ramps will close …

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New Interactive Show Fountain and Boutique Theatre Open at Renaissance at Colony Park

December 19, 2019 December 19, 2019 / Blog, Groups and Meetings, Kids and Family, Shopping and Relaxing

Renaissance Cinema Grill The new Malco Renaissance Cinema Grill opened on December 12, 2019 at the entrance to the amazing Show Fountain at Renaissance at Colony Park. The new theatre features six all-luxury recliner auditoriums with state-of-the-art Dolby 7.1 digital surround sound and Dolby Atmos audio system in select auditoriums. The Malco family of theaters …

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Event Venue Spotlight: The Place at Harbour Crossing in Ridgeland

December 9, 2019 December 9, 2019 / Blog, Groups and Meetings

Ridgeland has the perfect venues for any gathering type from business meetings and reunions to weddings and casual get-togethers. And The Place at Harbour Crossing offers in-town convenience as a premier Madison County event venue. The Place at Harbour Crossing is one of Madison County’s premier event venues offering over 7000 square feet of flexible …

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2019 Wrap It in Ridgeland Holiday Gift Guide

November 1, 2019 November 1, 2019 / Blog, Shopping and Relaxing

Knock out your nice list in Ridgeland this holiday season! We’re here to to help you find those perfect holiday gifts with our 2019 Wrap It in Ridgeland Holiday Gift Guide. In addition to our list of 20 great gift ideas, be sure to stop by the Ridgeland Visitor Center, located in Renaissance at Colony …

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Ridgeland Cyclocross Festival November 23 & 24, 2019

October 15, 2019 October 22, 2019 / Blog, Kids and Family, Trails, Parks and Cycling

In Ridgeland, we’re all about cycling and in recent years we’ve become all about cyclocross, so come on out to the Ridgeland Cyclocross Festival on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday November 24 at Freedom Ridge Park. There’s also the Spooky ‘Cross race on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 at Magnolia Ridge BMX track. …

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Celebrate Bike Your Park Day on September 28, 2019

September 26, 2019 September 26, 2019 / Blog, Events, Kids and Family, Trails, Parks and Cycling

JOIN RIDGELAND FOR BIKE YOUR PARK DAY RIDE ON SEPTEMBER 28 The Ridgeland Tourism Commission is inviting the public to join a Bike Your Park Day ride on September 28, 2019 – a worldwide event that encourages people to explore parks and public lands by bicycle on the same day. Bike Your Park Day 2019 …

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Euro Fest at Renaissance at Colony Park on October 12, 2019

September 13, 2019 December 20, 2019 / Arts, Crafts and Culture, Blog, Events

The cars don’t race at Euro Fest, but the pulses surely do. In fact, consider it Mission Impossible: Just start your stroll through these gorgeous vintage automobiles and motorbikes, and you’ll find it impossible to keep your excitement from kicking into higher gear. And so for those who aren’t already revved up about fall, here’s …

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Getting Back to Nature in Ridgeland this Summer

August 26, 2019 October 15, 2019 / Blog, Fishing Paddling and Boating, Trails, Parks and Cycling

With so many spring and early summer activities in Ridgeland, it’s easy to forget that away from the hot air balloons, fireworks, and crowds lies a core of breathtaking nature to enjoy. Whether you’re a bird-lover, fishing aficionado, or just enjoy a good nature walk, there’s something for you to do outside in Ridgeland. Here’s …

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