Shop Petal First has expanded to include three days in the summer. Enjoy the Shop Petal First experience on the second Saturday in June, July and August. Fashioned after the chamber’s November Shop Petal First, this event will feature savings and specials at participating merchants and a chance to win a Gift Card Tree each month.
Shoppers may obtain an entry form for the Grand Prize Gift Card Tree at any participating merchant. Complete the form and validate visits to participating merchants to enter the contest.
FESTIVALSOUTH COMES TO FRIENDLY CITY
As its 10th anniversary gets underway, FestivalSouth comes to Petal for an Artie Event for Families.
At 10:30am Monday, June 10, Artie Reads with Musical Instruments will be at the Coleman Center for Families and Children (201 West Central Ave.)
Enjoy an interactive library and music experience as children enjoy a story and see musical instruments up close.
Then, with help from friends at Mississippi Music, they may try out the instruments for themselves.
PETAL FARMERS MARKET SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 15
Get ready for summer produce at the June Farmers Market. Visitors can also enjoy a wide variety of arts and crafts vendors and food vendors. The market is held from 9 a.m.-noon on Main Street. More than 40 vendors participated in the May market and that many are expected again in June.
By purchasing from local farmers, you help keep tradition alive. Many farmers today are third or fourth generation or even greater. This is a great reason to support local farmers whenever possible because the small, family-owned farm is an endangered lifestyle and one we need to support whenever we can.
Excel by 5 will be on hand to sell duck adoptions for the Great American Duck Derby. The purpose of the derby is to raise money for the proposed Infant/Toddler Playground in Hinton (Relay) Park
The project will be paid for with fundraising, private donations, grants. Be sure to adopt a duck and get a chance to win $1,000. Steven Kelly Alfa Insurance is the presenting sponsor for the Duck Derby.
STAR SPANGLED CELEBRATION ON THE RIVER COMING SOON
Plans for the second annual Star Spangled Celebration have been in full gear since last fall. Now, the much anticipated event is just around the corner. I
t is not too late to be a vendor, volunteer or sponsor for the occasion. Call Valerie at 601-583-3306.
Here are a few tips to make the evening more enjoyable for everyone.
• Free admission, not handicap-friendly in Petal River Park. Limited handicapped spaces available on a gravel lot and very uneven ground. We recommend that individuals in wheelchairs and with limited mobility enjoy the event from Chain Park on the Hattiesburg side.
• Glow items for sale
• T-shirts and tank tops for sale
• Kidz Zone to benefit Southern Pines Animal Shelter
• Food vendors
• Coca-Cola products available for purchase - CASH ONLY
• Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit back and enjoy the festivities.
• Pets, glass, tents, and personal fireworks (including sparklers) are not permitted at this event.
• Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in Petal River Park.
• Entertainment will begin at 6pm with the following line up:
6pm – Southern Jamerz
7pm – Charles ‘CC’ Carter
8pm – Unfazed
The fireworks show will begin at 9 pm. We encourage all visitors to be settled in the park by 8pm.
GRAND REOPENING RIBBON CUTTING
Inspirations Hair & Design invites the public to the grand-reopening of the parlor, formerly located on Professional Parkway in Petal, at 11am Tuesday, June 11. Owned and operated by Nikki Hoover, the new location is located at 304 E. Central Avenue.
