Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Annual Christmas street market in downtown Hattiesburg drawing shoppers from across SE Mississippi; artisan/vendor shopping event.

Downtown Hattiesburg Farmers Market brings together produce farms, packaged-food vendors, and artisans in Hattiesburg. Vendor roster shifts weekly and spans fresh crops, honey, mushrooms, baked goods, soaps, floral arrangements, juices, wellness shots, and prepared foods — a solid mix if you're looking for a Thursday market with established foot traffic and regular shoppers.

Hub City Makers Market is a monthly handmade-only market in Hattiesburg's Town Square Park where local artists sell leather, jewelry, paintings, pottery, textiles, knitting, crochet, and more — plus food vendors and live music. Vendor spots are limited and accepted first-come, first-served. No third-party distributors or MLMs. The market prioritizes supporting artists directly and strengthening the local economy.

Marquee downtown Hattiesburg street festival (38th year, ~30k attendance); vendor and band applications open for 2026.

Pine Belt Fair, held each October in Hattiesburg, is a regional county-style fair at the Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center recruiting exhibitors, crafters, artists, food vendors, and concessions operators. Vendors must commit to all event days and move out by the specified date or forfeit security deposit. All vendors require $1,000,000 commercial liability insurance naming Magnolia Fair Company as additional insured. Electrical service, RV hookups, gray water connections, and vehicle permits are available à la carte.

Annual holiday expo/Christmas market at the Historic Train Depot organized by Emerge Events; indoor and outdoor craft vendor booths. Operator FB: facebook.com/pinebeltholidayexpo.