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JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum will celebrate the state’s farming roots during its annual 2025 Harvest Festival, taking place November 4-8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visitors will step back in time as Small Town, Mississippi, comes alive with live demonstrations, offering a glimpse into what life was like generations ago. Guests can see firsthand how agriculture has shaped daily life across the state. Admission is $10 for ages 3 and up.
The festival will feature a variety of interactive demonstrations, including the operation of the oldest running cotton gin in America, a sawmill, cane mill (Saturday only), print shop and blacksmith shop. Families can also enjoy wagon, train and carousel rides for just $1 per rider. Throughout the event, the museum’s general store will be open, selling snacks, souvenirs and more, while concessions will be available daily.
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, a division of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, located at 1150 Lakeland Drive in Jackson, is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 601-432-4500 or visit www.msagmuseum.org, and follow the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum on social media.
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