Sep
21
to Sep 27
Clarksdale Day, a three-day festival for all ages!
Sep
25
to Sep 26
6th Annual Mighty Roots Festival
St. Paul and the Broken Bones headline 6th Annual Might Roots Festival is a mix of Americana, Blues, and Indie Music. The festival takes place at the historic Stovall Farms just outside of Clarksdale.
Friday - September 25, 2026 - 5:00 PM till 3:00 AM
Saturday - September 26, 2026 - 1:00 PM till 3:00 AM
Sep
26
10:00 AM10:00
3rd Annual Jessie Mae Hemphill Hill Country Music Festival
This event is a tribute to the legendary Jessie Mae Hemphill, an icon of the genre whose influence continues to resonate throughout the music world.
Sep
26
12:00 PM12:00
Fairy Tells - Book Event
Fairy Tells Book Event - Plus Music and the Spoken Word
Sep 26 - 12:00PM to 3:00 PM
Oct
3
10:00 AM10:00
Oct
8
to Oct 10
King Biscuit Blues Festival
Near Clarksdale in Helena AR - Stay in Clarksdale and do the Biscuit - Two Full Days and Nights of Great Music just across the River. -
Oct
11
8:30 AM08:30
Bluesberry's October Fest - Back Alley Bar - 10/11/2026 after King Biscuit
Bluesberry's October Fest - Back Alley Bar - Breakfast and Blues - Sunday after King Biscuit
Oct
11
9:00 AM09:00
Cat Head Mini Blues / Super Blues Sunday (after the Biscuit)
Sunday after King Biscuit finish your weekend with Cat Head and Super Blues Sunday. Start at Cat Head and finish the night at Red’s and Sean Bad Apple. A full day of Blues Music to finish your weekend.
Oct
15
to Oct 17
34th Mississippi Delta Tennessee Williams Festival
A celebration of everything Tennessee Williams. As a child growing up in Clarksdale the seeds were planted that grew into people and places in his writing. From porch plays to scholarly discussions there is something for every Tennessee Williams fan.
Oct
17
11:55 AM11:55
Crossroads Music Festival
Crossroads Music Festival - Oct 17, 2026
Free in the Park on Delta Ave. Noon till 8:00PM
Oct
28
to Nov 1
Hambone Festival & Related Events
Stan Street’s Birthday Celebration - Hambone Festival - a musical celebration at various venue around town - plus Cruz’n the Crossroads downtown.
Oct
31
9:00 AM09:00
Cruz'n the Crossroads Cars & Truck Show
Family Fun - Food, Music, and Vintage Cars and Trucks. Prizes awarded in various categories. Pre registration is prefered for entries but can be done on site before 9:00 AM. Downtown Clarksdale at the Stage next to the Delta Blues Museum.
Dec
31
to Jan 1
New Year's Eve at the Crossroads
Party at the Crossroads - various venues from Ground Zero to Red’s Lounge will be ringing in the New Year - 2027
Jan
29
to Jan 31
16th Annual Clarksdale Film & Music Festival
17 th Annual Clarksdale Film Festival
January 29 - 31, 2027
Stone Pony - Tack Room
Apr
13
to Apr 15
Cat Head 25th Anniversary Weekend
Come help Roger celebrate 25 years of being one of the best Blues Ambassadors for Clarksdale. Cat Head is a unique shop with books, folk art, vinyles, and much more for the Blues Lover.
Apr
14
to Apr 18
Apr
18
10:00 AM10:00
May
28
to May 29
Ground Zero Blues Club Anniversary
Ground Zero Blues Club Anniversary Weekend - Music starts at 12 PM Friday
May
29
11:30 AM11:30
Tater Superbad Blues Festival
R L Superbad and Friends remember Blues Man Mr Tater - May 29, 2027 - Matchbox Alley
May
30
11:00 AM11:00
Jun
4
to Jun 6
Clarksdale Culture Capital
A three day event that Celebrates all that makes Clarksdale Special
Jun
19
to Jun 21
BAM - Birthplace of American Music Festival
BAM Fest an event celebrating the Birth Place of American Music (BAM) - Clarksdale MS. Fun and music are part of the celebration. Click to See the Line Up for Friday / Saturday
Note - This is a Ticketed Event - www.bamfest.com
Sep
4
1:00 PM13:00
Red's Old-Timers Music Festival Labor Day Weekend
Red’s Old-Timers Blues Festival is free and held at the MLK Park Stage near Red’s legendary Juke Joint Lounge.
Dec
31
to Jan 1
New Year's Eve at the Crossroads
Party at the Crossroads - various venues from Ground Zero to Red’s Lounge will be ringing in the New Year - 2028
Sep
5
1:00 PM13:00
Red's Old-Timers Music Festival Labor Day Weekend
Red’s Old-Timers Blues Festival is free and held at the MLK Park Stage near Red’s legendary Juke Joint Lounge.
Aug
7
to Aug 9
37th Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival
37th Annual Sunflower Blues Festival - still free
Jun
19
to Jun 21
BAM - Birthplace of American Music Festival
BAM Fest an event celebrating the Birth Place of American Music (BAM) - Clarksdale MS. Fun and music are part of the celebration. Click to See the Line Up for Friday / Saturday
Note - This is a Ticketed Event - www.bamfest.com
Jun
19
to Jun 20
2ND ANNUAL JUNETEENTH FARM TOUR EXPERIENCE
2ND ANNUAL JUNETEENTH FARM TOUR EXPERIENCE
Friday June 19 & Saturday June 20
May
29
to May 30
Son House Tribute Festival
Come join us for a weekend filled with music and celebration as we pay tribute to the legendary blues musician, Son House, in his hometown of Clarksdale, MS.
May
9
4:00 PM16:00
May
9
10:00 AM10:00
19 th Clarksdale Caravan Music Festi
Saturday full of music starting a Bluesberry then onto Cat Head and ending at Bad Apple Blues Club
May
1
to May 29
Fridays at the Stage - May 1 - 29
FRIDAY AT THE STAGE - John Lee Hooker Lane.
Every Friday in May at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Apr
22
5:00 PM17:00
Andrew McCarthy - Book Signing
Andrew McCarthy talks about his new book - Cuter Mansion
Wed - April 22
Doors Open 5:00 PM
Apr
16
12:00 PM12:00
Apr
11
6:30 PM18:30
Danica Hart Live - At the Junction
Danica Hart of Chaple Hart - April 11, 2026 at the Junction on HWY 61 near Coahoma.
Apr
9
1:45 PM13:45
Dec
4
to Dec 23
Clarksdale Christmas Festival 2025 - I'll Be Home for Christmas
Celebrate Christmas All Month Long.
Dec
2
7:00 PM19:00
Nov
27
7:00 PM19:00
Nov
26
5:00 PM17:00
Jukin' For Cause - Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival
Thanksgiving Eve - Fund Raiser for Sunflower River Blues
Nov
22
5:00 PM17:00
Samuel Davis Memorial - Life of Love & Blues Foundation
Hopson Commissary - Nov 22, 2025 Samuel’s HCA FAM JAM
Nov
20
5:00 PM17:00
The Power of Music - Carnegie Public Library
Power of Music - Free + Complimentary Book
Nov
1
6:00 PM18:00
Karen Waldrup
Karen Waldrup in concert - Nov 1 / 8:00 pm
Red Panther Brewery Courtyard
Country Star - Get your tickets now!
Oct
31
to Nov 1
BIG T SCHOOL OF MUSIC - Halloween Weekend
Halloween Weekend 2 Great Shows
Friday - Oct 31 / Sat - Nov 1
Oct
18
to Oct 19
Blues Country Harvest Party
Blues Country Harvest Party at Hopson Commissary
Kids & Adults - Get Your Tickets
Oct
12
3:00 PM15:00
Oct
9
7:00 PM19:00
Bluesberry's - Pre Biscuit - Kick Off - Visit Clarksdal
Bluesberry's special edition - Pre Biscuit Music
Oct
8
to Oct 10
Oct
7
to Oct 9
Clarksdale's Pre Biscuit Kick off
There is always a good excuse for a party - Clarksdale is having a warm up Party
Tuesday - October 7, 2025 - Friday Noon - Oct 10, 2025
Check out our Events
Sep
16
to Sep 20
Aug
21
5:00 PM17:00
POSTPONED Cutrer Book Talk - Sparky Reardon We will update you when we know
Postponed —
Cutrer Book Talk - Sparky Reardon
Aug
8
to Aug 10
Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival
The 37th annual Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival will take place August 8 - 10th.
Jun
13
7:00 PM19:00
Pinetop Perkins Workshop Showcase
Pinetop Perkins Showcase
Ground Zero - June 13, 2025 7:00 PM
May
29
to May 31