The Dairy Fest has been described by out-of-town media as one of the best old-time festivals in existence. There’s no admission charge, no parking fees, free entertainment, contests, and activities throughout the day.  Check out the Antique Car Show, Tractor Show, and Vintage Bike Show, and don’t miss the variety offered by the craft vendors and wonderful food sold by local non-profits.

Walthall County Dairy Festival - Fun, Family-Friendly, And Free

Schedule of Events:

All Day - CRAFT VENDORS

Set up on Friday or early on Saturday.  Call Kellie Griffin at 601-341-6327, Pam Shepherd at 601-303-0523, or Betty Dillon at 601-596-3840 for more info.

8:05am: BABY CONTEST (BIRTH-48 MONTHS)

Applications must be received by noon on Friday at the Walthall Extension Office. $4 entry fee. 601.876.4021

All Day - ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW

Come out and enjoy a close-up look at some of the coolest tractors imaginable. Free to see, contact John Mord at 601-540-6331 for more info.

9am – 1pm: Cow Bag Nationals

Register the day of the show for $20. Contact Randy Boyd for more information 601-455-7433.

8am ’til FREE MILK AND ICE CREAM

Free MILK and ICE CREAM – near the Info Tent. While supplies last. A lot is given away, but it goes fast. Come early. 

9am – 1pm: VINTAGE BICYCLE SHOW

Register the day of the show between 9am-noon – NO CHARGE to participate. Bring your bikes, friends or family and some comfortable folding chairs. Awards at 1 pm. Call 601.876.2680 for more info.

10am: DAIRY FESTIVAL TALENT SHOW

Ages 4-16. Center Stage. Register at Trustmark Bank. 601.876.3403

ALL DAY - MUSICIANS ON STAGE

9:15am-10:00am: Brooklyn Pigott, Wanda Russell
12:00 noon: Lou Ellen Stout
1:45pm-3:45pm: The Beachbilly’s (sponsored by U.S. Restoration)
5:00pm: Mae Woodard                

ALL DAY - CONTESTS

8:05am: BABY CONTEST-entries due before Friday at County Extension Office – 601.876.4021
9:00am: FLOWER SHOW/Plant Pavilion by 9am Walthall Homemakers – 601.876.4021
10:00am: DAIRY FESTIVAL TALENT SHOW – Register in advance at Trustmark – 601.876.3403
10:30am: BAKE-OFF- Drop entries at Walthall General Hospital tent prior to 10am – Stephanie Walker, 601-876-0428 (Homemade cakes containing at least two dairy products wrapped in plastic on a disposable plate)
10:45am: ICE CREAM EATING CONTEST-Stage Area-Thomas Dozier with Cardio World 601.325-7778
11:00am: BUTTER CHURNING CONTEST-Stage-hosted by Dan “Nut” Hawn, Circuit Clerk, 601.876.5677 – HOMEMADE BUTTER and CAKE AUCTION immediately following.
11:45am: MOOING CONTEST-Stage (Pike National, Gerri Mathis) 601.876.5999
12:45pm: SACK RACE-Front Stage (Scott Dyar)
1:45pm: WATERMELLON EATING CONTEST-In craft area across from Welcome/Information Booth Amber Young, 601.757.0844
3:00pm:TURTLE RACE REGISTRATION-Stage area, inspection and official certification by Turtle Doctor
3:45pm:BUBBLE GUM BLOWING CONTEST-Stage Area (Tylertown Rotary Club)
4:00pm:TURTLE RACES-Stage Area – Registration 3pm (Tylertown Rotary Club)

3pm (registration)

INTERNATIONAL TURTLE RACES

Register turtles at 3 pm and race starts at 4pm. The Turtle Doctors will be on hand to examine all turtles. Please do not paint or glue glitter on the turtles and return them near the location where they were found after the race. First 75 children to register get a free t-shirt. 

ALL DAY - POLITICAL BOOTHS

Register in advance. Space is limited. Call 601.876.5112

9:00 pm: FIREWORKS

The grand finale, to celebrate another Dairy Festival, a fireworks display sponsored by Citizens Bank lights up the sky for miles and miles.