Spring Events in Laurel

Spring is a time in Laurel that you don't want to miss! So many great events and dates that you'll want to save and make plans to be there for. 

 

  • March 2nd, 2024

Laurel Leap Basketball Tournament (9:00 AM-4:00 PM) on front street in front of Laurel Mercantile! 

Food vendors, beverages, and a DJ will be around to transform Front Street into a sports arena for all to enjoy! Reunite with your high school teammates or form a new team, just get downtown and have a good time!

  • March 2nd, 2024 

Touch-A-Truck (9:00 AM-2:00 PM) Downtown Laurel in the parking lot behind the Laurel Jones County Library

Touch a Truck provides a unique opportunity for children to explore vehicles of all types – public service, emergency, utility, construction, transportation, delivery and “cool” trucks – in one place.

  • March 2nd, 2024

Tent Sale at Laurel Mercantile (9:00AM-4:00PM) On the mercantile lawn

While you're enjoying Laurel Leap, come shop with us on the lawn for discounts on products that we are discontinuing, only have a few left of, and factory seconds of wood products, candles and more! 

  • March 8th, 2024

Wine Down Downtown in downtown Laurel (5:00PM-8:00PM) 

Wine Down Downtown is a perfect date night or girls' night out! Pick up your cup from the LMS Entry tent, located at the corner of Central Ave. and N Magnolia St.

$20.00 PER PERSON PER WINE TUMBLER; MUST BE 21 TO PURCHASE/ ID REQUIRED

  • March 8th, 2024
Bingo Night at the YWCO! Make plans to celebrate International Women's Day with us on Friday, March 8, 2024!
We will be collecting monetary donations for Choices Clinic!
*Bring by diapers (size Newborn & size 1) and get a voucher for a free extra Bingo card for March Bingo Night! Doors open at 6:00PM! Bingo starts at 6:30PM!
Bingo Cards $10 each. Bring a $5 cash donation OR diapers (size N & size 1) for Choices Clinic and receive an extra Bingo card for FREE! We will have Chick Fil A available for purchase! (5 ct Nuggets or Sandwich, Chips, & Drink- $8)

Our dessert table will have delicious treats including Chick Fil A fruit cups (and coffee!) available for purchase for a donation! **CASH PRIZES! **DOOR PRIZES! **50/50 SPLIT! Come out and have a fun night at the Y!
  • March 9th, 2024

Old School Festival x Osprey at the Mercantile lawn from (9:00AM-5:00PM)

Join Erin and Ben Napier for the Old School Festival x Osprey at *Laurel Mercantile Co. and Scotsman General Store & Woodshop in Laurel, MS! Bring lawn chairs or blankets for the whole family and stay all day for expert presentations on raising engaged and creative low-tech kids in the social media age, lunch, live music, and workshops for creative kids celebrating old school fun. All ticket sales cover meal cost and go toward fundraising for Osprey, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

  • March 16th, 2024 

Mississippi Made at Laurel Mercantile and Scotsman Co. yard (9:00 AM-4:00 PM)

Laurel Mercantile Co. is proud to support American makers and local creators. Visit the Mississippi Made festival and support Mississippi's most talented artisans and craftsmen. Entry is free!

  • March 19th, 2024

Spring Break Festival at Lauren Rogers Museum of Art (1:00PM-3:00PM)

This FREE family event features hands-on activities, live demonstrations, interactive art experiences and more!

  • April 12th, 2024 

Wine Down Downtown in downtown Laurel (5:00PM-8:00PM) 

Wine Down Downtown is a perfect date night or girls' night out! Pick up your cup from the LMS Entry tent, located at the corner of Central Ave. and N Magnolia St.

$20.00 PER PERSON PER WINE TUMBLER; MUST BE 21 TO PURCHASE/ ID REQUIRED

  • April 20th, 2024

Crawfest in downtown Laurel on front street (11:00 AM-3:00PM)

This event will take place downtown at the corner of West Oak & Front Streets with live music, beverages, and teams competing to be the winner! All entries are cooked on-site and will be judged by a team of crawfish experts and lovers.

The gates will open at 11:00 a.m., and the event will end at 3:00 p.m. The $15 entry stamp will get you in the gate and all the tasting you can handle!  

KIDS under TWELVE enter & eat free! For those who don’t or can’t eat crawfish, other options will be available for purchase.

  • May 4th, 2024

Day In The Park at Mason Park from (9:00AM-3:00PM)

Day in the Park is the Laurel Arts League’s largest annual event, which takes place the first Saturday each May in Mason Park. The day begins with a 5K race followed by a Fun Run. Throughout the day, patrons can enjoy live music, student and juried art competitions, delicious festival cuisine, children’s activities, and the works of skilled craftsmen from across the region. 

  • May 17th, 2024 

Wine Down Downtown in downtown Laurel (5:00PM-8:00PM) 

Wine Down Downtown is a perfect date night or girls' night out! Pick up your cup from the LMS Entry tent, located at the corner of Central Ave. and N Magnolia St.

$20.00 PER PERSON PER WINE TUMBLER; MUST BE 21 TO PURCHASE/ ID REQUIRED