RIDGELAND EVENTS

Life’s a festival in Ridgeland. There’s water for boat races. Trails for bike races. And plenty of sidewalks, parks and promenades for art shows, wine tastings and pop-up markets. So bring your sweethearts, friends and families to join the fun!

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october, 2023

02sep1:00 am02dec1:00 amThe Mississippi Cyclocross Project

01oct1:00 am26nov(nov 26)1:00 amRidgeland Scarecrow Trail

07oct10:00 am3:00 pmFall Demonstration Day

07oct2:00 pm6:00 pmPacesetter Plein Air Competition Renaissance at Colony Park

Event Details

Join us at Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland, MS to watch & visit Mississippi artists as they paint Plein Air!

Over 34 Mississippi artists from across the state will gather to compete at the first annual Pacesetter Plein Air Competition Renaissance at Colony Park. The artists will find locations that inspire them and paint cityscapes across this beautiful location Ridgeland, MS. You will find works of incredible artists right at your fingertips in Ridgeland, as the artists paint in watercolor, oil, pastel, and mixed media. The beautiful architecture, flowers, and fountains at Renaissance make this the perfect location for a paint out and a great place to shop and dine as artists at work. Each artist has from 2:00-6:00 PM to complete a painting in watercolor, pastel, oil, or acrylic.

The Artists’ Reception and Sale will begin at 6:30 PM with Clinton, MS, artist Rick Anderson judging the show. The reception will be highlighted with hors d’oerves by local Ridgeland restaurants. Artwork created during the day will be available for sale, with the award-winning work on display and sale through November at the first Pacesetter Renaissance Show which will be held in the Renaissance Main Office. Local businesses have shown their support with cash and prize awards with Pacesetter Gallery and Renaissance at Colony Park providing the Best of Show Award of $1000.

PACESETTER PLEIN AIR PAINTING COMPETITION ARTISTS

Leslie Dobbins Ocean Springs, MS

Thea Stevenson Flowood, MS

Susan Wellington Flowood, MS

Mary Trepanier Flowood, MS

Maggie Mayer Madison, MS

Beth Dean Madison, MS

Lydia Bourn Madison, MS

Phillip Pringle Madison, MS

April Joy Watkins Madison, MS

Feixue Yang Madison, MS

Gloria Jones Madison, MS

Gay Simpson Madison, MS

Caitlin Jiles Benton, MS

Catherine Becker Canton, MS

Linda Dees Canton, MS

Aline Villanueva Biloxi, MS

Patricia Franks Clinton, MS

Meighan Johnson Clinton, MS

Kay Meadows Brandon, MS

May Lowe (Maylo) Brandon, MS

Bryan Peters Brandon, MS

Shawn Richards Pearl, MS

Thomas Wilson Jackson, MS

Rowan Bird Jackson, MS

Chelsea Young Jackson, MS

Lucie Wren Cooper Jackson, MS

Angee Montgomery Hernando, MS

Wes Arrington Brookhaven, MS

Wade Stephenson Mendenhall, MS

Madeline Allen Mendenhall, MS

Gayle Quick Richland, MS

Carisa Mitchell Fayette, MS

Elke Briuer Vicksburg, MS

Lauren Taylor Hattiesburg, MS

Additional artists able to register through Sept 25

Artists registration is open through September 25 at pacesettergallery.com/events

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Organizer

Renaissance at Colony Park601.519.0900 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157

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11oct8:30 am11:00 amMayor's Fun Walk

13octAll Day15Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show

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Once again for the 16th year in a row, the great automobiles and motorcycles of Europe will be coming to Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland, MS for the 16th annual Renaissance Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show. Entries in the show must be twenty-five years or older (built prior to 1998) except for a selection of newer special interest autos of rare and limited production.

For European auto enthusiasts, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beauty of British, Italian, German, and many other European vehicles. If brands such as Rolls-Royce, Volkswagen, Ferrari, Porsche, Land Rover, BMW, Alfa Romeo, Daimler, Jaguar, Norton, Ducatti, Royal Enfield, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, (to name just a few) excite your senses, then you need to get all in!
It’s a perfect time of year to be outside, strolling through the Renaissance, and viewing gorgeous autos and motorcycles.

This year the event will be held on Saturday, October 14th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 AM. The show is open to all European Marques with no registration fees and is free to the public as well. Over 15,000 spectators are expected to view 150+ entries manufactured in five different countries, coming from ten different states.

If you are interested in entering an auto or motorcycle in the show, you may find an entry form at www.euro-fest.net

THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE FOR PARTICIPANTS, BUT ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER VIA OUR WEBSITE WITH APPROVAL.

This year’s show will begin Friday, October 13th with optional drives departing Memphis and New Orleans, coming together at the show site for the combine and escorted, Renaissance Rally Drive, on Friday, October 13th, from the Hyatt Hotel at the Renaissance. The police-escorted drive will travel on an enjoyable route to an equally enjoyable location and then back to the Renaissance for the “Pick Up Your Packet” Reception that evening.

Time

october 13 (Friday) - 15 (Sunday)

Location

Renaissance at Colony Park

1000 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, 39157

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13oct(oct 13)4:00 pm14(oct 14)8:00 amCycle Out Kids Cancer

14oct11:00 am2:00 pmNew Moon Vision Board Party

14oct(oct 14)1:00 pm15(oct 15)12:00 pm16th Annual Fat Tire Festival / McGee Lungbuster

19oct6:00 pm8:00 pmPurple Dress RunEvent Type :Fundraiser/Cause

21octAll Day2023 Ridgeland Cyclocross Cup Series- Weekend 4

Event Details

Ridgeland ‘Cross Series: Race dates are September 23^rd, 30^th, October 7^th and 21^st. Closing with our final weekend, Spooky ‘Cross on October 28th & 29th. You will be able to register for all weekend events, a total of 6 races (Sat & Sun) via one transaction and receive a nice discount for registering early!

Details and registration will be available at www.bikereg.com/mscxcupseriespass

Ridgeland ‘Cross Series: Race dates are September 23^rd, 30^th, October 7^th and 21^st.
Spooky Cross at MagRidge BMX in Ridgeland MS will be October 28 & 29.

2023 Mississippi Cyclocross Cup Series Details:

AWARDS: In 2023 we will work with our good friends at Rocket Science Sports and design a super cool champions jersey. It will be clean, classic and one you will want to frame, that is, if you are the CHAMPION! Champions Jerseys will be awarded in below categories. In addition, we will have a special award for those who place 2nd and 3rd in each category for series points. See mock up to the champions jersey!
- IMPORTANT: To qualify for the champions jersey, you must do at least 5 races in a same category within the 6 race weekends in the Mississippi Cyclocross Cup Series.
Junior U10 & Kid ‘Cross (9 and under) Fun Ride will be on a shorter course.
All Category Awards! We will also have great swag prizes courtesy of our fantastic sponsors.
Bring the Family! Get your holiday shopping at all the attractions at the great city of Ridgeland has to offer. More details at www.visitridgeland.com/attractions.
Where to stay & What to do: Learn more about where to stay, places to go and things to do in Ridgeland, MS at the Ridgeland Visitors Center website at www.visitridgeland.com.
A series of competition will be computed and managed by Mississippi Cyclocross Cup for the following categories:
- Women’s A Open Race
- Women’s B Race (must be Category 4 or 5)
- Men’s A Open Race
- Men’s B Race (must be Category 4 or 5)
- Junior Boys U19 (must be 18 in calendar year 2023)
- Junior Girls U19 (must be 18 YO in calendar year 2023)
- *Junior Boys/Girls U15 (must be 14 YO in calendar year 2023)
- **Junior Boys/Girls U10 (must be 9 YO in calendar year 2023)
- Kid ‘Cross (9 and under) Fun Ride

Time

All Day (Saturday)

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28octAll Day29Spooky 'Cross Festival

Event Details

Details and registration will be available at www.bikereg.com/mscxcupseriespass

Ridgeland ‘Cross Series: Race dates are September 23^rd, 30^th, October 7^th and 21^st.
Spooky Cross at MagRidge BMX in Ridgeland MS will be October 28 & 29.

2023 Mississippi Cyclocross Cup Series Details:

AWARDS: In 2023 we will work with our good friends at Rocket Science Sports and design a super cool champions jersey. It will be clean, classic and one you will want to frame, that is, if you are the CHAMPION! Champions Jerseys will be awarded in below categories. In addition, we will have a special award for those who place 2nd and 3rd in each category for series points. See mock up to the champions jersey!
- IMPORTANT: To qualify for the champions jersey, you must do at least 5 races in a same category within the 6 race weekends in the Mississippi Cyclocross Cup Series.
Junior U10 & Kid ‘Cross (9 and under) Fun Ride will be on a shorter course.
All Category Awards! We will also have great swag prizes courtesy of our fantastic sponsors.
Bring the Family! Get your holiday shopping at all the attractions at the great city of Ridgeland has to offer. More details at www.visitridgeland.com/attractions.
Where to stay & What to do: Learn more about where to stay, places to go and things to do in Ridgeland, MS at the Ridgeland Visitors Center website at www.visitridgeland.com.
A series of competition will be computed and managed by Mississippi Cyclocross Cup for the following categories:
- Women’s A Open Race
- Women’s B Race (must be Category 4 or 5)
- Men’s A Open Race
- Men’s B Race (must be Category 4 or 5)
- Junior Boys U19 (must be 18 in calendar year 2023)
- Junior Girls U19 (must be 18 YO in calendar year 2023)
- *Junior Boys/Girls U15 (must be 14 YO in calendar year 2023)
- **Junior Boys/Girls U10 (must be 9 YO in calendar year 2023)
- Kid ‘Cross (9 and under) Fun Ride

Time

october 28 (Saturday) - 29 (Sunday)

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28oct8:00 am11:00 amTunnels to Towers 5KEvent Type :Fundraiser/Cause

Event Details

Join us on Saturday, October 28th at The District at Eastover for the 4th Annual Tunnel2Towers 5K honoring our heroes!

Runners & Walkers can register online using this link: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/MS/Jackson/TunneltoTowers5KRunWalkJacksonMS

Adult Registration: $35.00
First Responders & Military Registration: $25
Child Registration (ages 13 to 17): $20
Child Registration (12 & Under): $15
Registration ends October 28, 2023 at 10:00am CDT

The date, time, & location for Packet Pickup will be announced soon!

Tell your friends and family to wear RED, WHITE, AND BLUE and come out on Saturday, October 28th to support our first responders and military!

The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Series was created to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his life on September 11, 2001 after strapping on his gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation carries forward a legacy of courage and heroism. Built upon the mantra, “While we have time, LET US DO GOOD,” the Foundation supports our nation’s fallen and catastrophically injured first responders, military heroes, and their families. For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit www.tunnel2towers.org

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

The District at Eastover

1250 Eastover Dr Jackson, MS 39211

Organizer

The District at Eastover(601) 345-3311 1250 Eastover Dr Jackson, MS 39211

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The Live Music Scene in Ridgeland

All over the world, Mississippi is known as being the birthplace of American music. The blues were born here and influenced other genres from rock ‘n’ roll to country to jazz. It’s fair to say that when you’re in Mississippi, you can’t go far without hearing some great music. So what’s the live music scene in Ridgeland? Here's a list of the most popular places for live music in Ridgeland performed by a diverse group of talented local and regional musicians and bands.

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We support an environment that fosters and represents the unique backgrounds and perspectives of all visitors and members.
The Ridgeland Tourism Commission is committed to demonstrating these values through our policies, practices, services, and community engagement,
as well as promoting events of interest to our out-of-town guests and local community.

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