Got milk? If not, you can pick some up – along with some ice cream – for FREE at the Walthall County Dairy Festival! The freebies don’t end with the milk and ice cream, though. The entire event is free. That’s right – there’s no cost to attend, making it one of the best and most affordable food festivals in Mississippi.

Every year for more than 40 years, families have been flocking to Holmes Water Park in Tylertown for the annual Walthall County Dairy Festival – and this year, you should be one of them!

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A can’t-miss event, it’s touted as “one of the best old-time festivals in existence.”

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Visitors can take part in a slew of old-fashioned activities, like butter churning, potato sack races, and turtle races.

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There are even hot air balloon rides!

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In addition to activities, there’s lots of entertainment.

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Attendees can take in an antique car show, tractor show, vintage bike show, beauty pageant, and fireworks display.

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Craft booths and vendor booths are other staples of the Walthall County Dairy Festival.

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And last but certainly not least, there are cows! Attendees will have plenty of opportunities to interact with cows…

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…as well as indulge on FREE ice cream and milk.

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Remember, this year’s Walthall County Dairy Festival will take place on June 4, 2022, at the Holmes Water Park. So, did you know about this food festival in Mississippi? Have you ever attended? If so, what did you think? Or, maybe you know of another unique food fest in Mississippi? Tell us!

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This fest isn’t the only place where you can get a taste of farm life. There is also this charming farmstead in Mississippi, where you can spend the night.

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Address: Holmes Water Park, Tylertown, MS 39667, USA