Mississippi
Mississippi Makers Fest to return in 2023
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the Mississippi Division of Archives and Historical past (MDAH) introduced the Mississippi Makers Fest will probably be again for a second yr on the Two Mississippi Museums.
The music, meals, and humanities competition will return on Might 13, 2023, after a profitable first yr. Greater than 50 artwork and meals makers participated in 2022, and MDAH officers stated they plan to have not less than that many in 2023.
Southern Beverage Firm has signed on because the title sponsor for the 2023 Mississippi Makers Fest, after sponsoring the 2022 occasion.
“We couldn’t be happier with the turnout for the primary ever Mississippi Makers Fest. Our aim was to create an occasion that celebrated makers of every kind in Mississippi, and this yr’s competition did simply that. It was thrilling to see so many individuals celebrating our state’s creativity on the Two Mississippi Museums, and we hope to have a fair larger crowd subsequent yr,” stated MDAH director Katie Blount.