The Petal Farmer’s Market will be in full swing from 9 a.m. until noon on April 20, but in a new location.
This year’s market has moved from Central Avenue to 128 S. Main Street. Parking is available at several businesses that are closed on Saturdays, such as Petal Family Dentistry, Pinebelt Dermatology, Panther Credit & Regions Bank.
Attendees are asked to refrain from parking in lots in which the business is open.
Opening day will feature an Easter Egg Hunt for the children at 10 a.m. and photos with the Easter Bunny. The market is held on the third Saturday of the month through October.
The market has more than 40 vendors selling a variety of homemade items, including jams, jellies, relishes, candles, soaps, candy, bread, leather work, arts and crafts, plants, flowers, jewelry and much more.
The market would not be complete without a variety of food vendors. You can expect to find burgers, hot dogs, BBQ, tamales and snow cones.
The Petal Farmer’s Market has become a favorite event for visiting and meeting new friends.
One sociologist calculated that people have 10 times as many conversations at the farmers’ market than they do in the supermarket. Socially, as well as sensually, the farmers’ market offers a remarkably rich and appealing environment.
Someone buying food here may be acting not just as a consumer, but also as a neighbor, a citizen, a parent, a cook. In Petal, the Farmer’s Market can be considered our town square event.
The Petal Farmer’s Market is sponsored by the City of Petal, the Petal Area Chamber of Commerce and Grand Central Outfitters.
For more information call the Petal Area Chamber of Commerce at 601-583-3306.
16th Annual Administrative
Professionals Luncheon
Buon Appetito!
Join us for a taste of Italy from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Petal Civic Center.
In recognition of Administrative Professional’s Week, Forrest General’s Spirit of Women, along with the Petal Area Chamber of Commerce, will host the Administrative Professionals Luncheon on Wednesday, April 24. This will mark the 16th year that the event has been held. We will show appreciation for the workplace contributions and achievements of administrative support staff, including secretaries, administrative assistants, office managers and other office staff. Honorees receive a special gift in honor of their dedication.
In addition, the guests are treated to a wonderful meal, an entertaining keynote speaker, celebrity waiters, and fabulous door prizes.
Register early at www.petalchamber.com or call 601-583-3306.
Petal Southern Miss Powwow
This year marks the fifth year that Petal has welcomed visitors to enjoy the Petal Southern Miss Powwow. The Powwow will be held April 13-14 at Hinton Park in Petal. Pow Wows are the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships, and making new ones. This is a time method to renew Native American culture and preserve the rich heritage of American Indians. The chamber is a proud sponsor of the powwow.
Visitors will learn about traditional crafts of the Southeastern American Indians, visit vendors with handmade, Native-crafted items that are one-of-a-kind treasures, sample typical Native American food, watch crafters as they make baskets, jewelry, moccasins, dresses and more. Enjoy the music and dance with us as we honor veterans, elders and all our ancestors at this annual event. The event is free to the public and family friendly.
Special times to enjoy the event are during the traditional dances and grand entry. On Saturday and Sunday there will be Gourd Dancing at 11 am and the Grand Entry at 1 pm. There will also be Gourd Dancing on Saturday at 5 p.m. and the Grand Entry at 7 p.m.
