Visit Meridian

10/23/2026

Merry NightMarket is bringing the music!

Join us Thursday, November 19th, from 5–8 PM at The MAX Courtyard for an evening of holiday fun and a Live performance by The Barter System 🎸

10/23/2026

All aboard for a weekend full of Meridian! November 6–7 is bringing a little bit of everything to town! From the sights and sounds of the Soulé Live Steam Show to RailFest, local art, live music, and Earth’s Bounty, there's plenty to see and do.

Soulé Live Steam Show | Nov. 6–7
Earth’s Bounty | Nov. 7
Plein Air & Urban Sketchers Festival | Nov. 7
RailFest | Nov. 7

Whether you're a local or planning a visit, this is a weekend worth exploring! https://visitmeridian.com

Meridian Railroad Museum Soulé Live Steam Show Earth's Bounty Downtown Meridian Arts & Community Events Society The MAX - The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience Meridian Railroad Museum

10/23/2026

Who's hungry? The Rustler has ideas. 🤤🍽️

Bone-in Cowboy Ribeye!
served with sautéed mushrooms and a loaded baked potato

10/22/2026

Don’t be too spooked to get out this Halloween 👻🎃 — Meridian has plenty happening to help you close out October with a little fun.
From Day of the Dead + the Day of the Dead Ale Trail on Oct. 30 to BOO!seum and Candy Crawl on the 31st, consider this your end-of-October to-do list. ✨
And the best part? Meridian makes an easy little road trip:
Jackson → about 1.5 hours;
Hattiesburg → about 1 hour 20 minutes;
Tuscaloosa → about 1.5 hours.
Whether you’re coming from Jackson, Hattiesburg, Tuscaloosa, or somewhere nearby, come spend the day—or make a weekend of it—in Meridian.
Head to VisitMeridian.com for more ideas on where to stay, where to eat, and what else to do while you’re here.

10/21/2026

What’s so special about Meridian? Turns out… a lot. ❤️
It’s the art that tells our story, the music that keeps us moving, and the food that always gives you a reason to stay a little longer.
Big experiences, local flavor, and so much to discover! It's all right here in Meridian, Mississippi.
What’s the one thing every visitor has to experience in Meridian? Tell us below! 👇

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

Thank you Mississippi Main Street Association for helping make our downtown more beautiful! 💐

10/20/2026

A little detour. A lot of inspiration. 🎨✨

Whether you’re passing through and need a break from the road or just a few miles away and ready to explore, Meridian’s hand-painted murals are worth the stop.

Come take a tour with us and discover the artists adding color and creativity to our city—one wall at a time. 📍Meridian, MS

Which mural would you stop for a photo with? 📸

10/19/2026

Round two, Meridian! 🍴

Our foodie series is back with more spots to add to your list, this time covering every part of your day in Mississippi's Queen City:

☕ Morning rush: breakfast biscuits at Mr. Rogers Hamburgers, fresh donuts from Lee's Donuts, and coffee at PJ's Coffee and The Daily Grind
🥗 Lunching: Southern classics at Jean's, soups and sandwiches at Cater's Market, hearty soul plates at Binke's, and Thai with live music at Aie's Taste of Thai
💻 Food + working space: 6:01 Local, The Daily Grind, The Carousel Cafe, and The Busy Biscuit, perfect for a laptop session or a catch-up
🌮 New & authentic: Jamaican flavor at The Island 601, Mexican favorites at Monarca and El Patron, and Mediterranean at El Pasha.

Save this for your next trip, and check back weekly for more places to try. Plan your visit at visitmeridian.com 🚗

10/16/2026

We were so happy for this surprise visit from .
They stopped by to visit the Jimmie Rodgers Museum, and we got an awesome show in Ann's Alley! Thanks for sharing your beautiful music with us !🤩🎶