For our first stop, we’re rolling out with Festival Manager, Thabi Moyo and Marketing & Community Outreach Coordinator, Shaquita Chapman, as it’s ALL CALL for volunteers at the 82nd National Folk Festival, happening November 7th – 9th in Jackson, then we’re checking out what’s happening around your neck of the woods before a final stop/sit down with photographer and author of “Hometown Mississippi,” Melody Golding, as we gear up for the Mississippi Book Festival, happening September 13th at the State Capitol! Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, Mississippi!
\"What's Happening Around Your Neck of the Woods\" Event Listing:
Mississippi Book Festival's Southern Screening of The Wild Robot
Friday on Farish! - September 5th
Luke Bryan: Country Song Came On Tour
2025 Mississippi Book Festival Pre-Fest Party
Watch this episode on MPB's YouTube Channel: Next Stop, Mississippi | National Folk Festival & Melody Golding @ The Book Festival
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