World Catfish Festival

About

Running since 1976, the World Catfish Festival is held each April in Belzoni and draws well over 100 arts and crafts vendors alongside numerous food vendors from across Mississippi. The festival was named one of Mississippi's biggest "foodie" festivals by MSN.com and features Grammy-winning musicians and Blues Challenge winners on the main stage. A well-established Delta draw.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Every April (2026 date TBA)

Venue

Downtown Belzoni, MS

Tags

• craft
• food
• annual