Quitman, MS   If you're interested in getting away and looking for something to do in the process, why not visit historic Clarke County in East Central, Mississippi?  Here are a few special events for 2004- 2005 which are expected to attract numerous visitors to the area.  Call the Clarke County Chamber of Commerce at (601) 776-5701 to find out more about what this beautiful county has to offer.

DECEMBER 4, 2004                                                HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS
Christmas celebration sponsored by the Clarke County Chamber of Commerce.  Parade, Food, Decorations, Live Entertainment.  Phone:  (601)776-5701

DECEMBER 3,  2004                                               MSU EXTENSION SERVICE CREATIVE CHRISTMAS
Sponsored by Clarke County Homemakers.  Food, crafts, woodworks, much more.  8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Clarke County Multi-purpose building.   (601) 776-3951

DECEMBER 22, 2004                                             CAROLING AT THE GAZEBO
Stonewall Gazebo & Park.  6:00 p.m.   Lighted luminaries in honor of or in memory of military or loved ones.  Christmas caroling around the historical gazebo.  Phone: (601)659-4579.
  

JANUARY  21, 2005                                               4 H  LIVESTOCK SHOW
Clarke County Multi-purpose building. - Quitman (601) 776-3951
 

FEBRUARY  11, 2005                                            MSU EXTENSION SERVICE HEALTH FAIR
Clarke County Multi-purpose building – Quitman. .     601-776-3951
 

APRIL 30 , 2005                                                      RELAY FOR LIFE
Archusa Water Park, Quitman   (1:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.)
American Cancer Society fund-raiser that features entertainment and games.  601-776-6911
 

MAY 7, 2005                                                            ENTERPRISE MAY FESTIVAL
A celebration of life in a lovely small southern town.  Sponsored by Enterprise Woman's Club.  Arts & Crafts, Live Entertainment, Wonderful food, vendors, and flea market.  Begins at 10:00 a.m.  Phone: (601)659-7663.
 

May 14, 2005                                                            MAYFEST
Downtown Quitman centered at Quitman Depot.  Day of family fun! Live Entertainment, lots of good food, arts & crafts, kiddy games.  Sponsored by the Clarke County Chamber of Commerce.  (601)776-5701.
 

JULY 4, 2005                                                             HERITAGE CELEBRATION
Celebrate Independence Day in the lovely historic community of DeSoto, MS.  6:00 p.m.  Parade, historical exhibits, much more.  Sponsored by DeSoto Historical Society.  Hwy 145 South of Quitman in DeSoto.  (601)776-2626.
 

AUGUST 20, 2005                                                   CLARKE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
                                                                                  ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Chamber of Commerce sponsored 5th annual golf tournament.  man scramble.  Quitman Country Club.   (601)776-5701.
 

OCTOBER 1, 2005                                                 CLARKE COUNTY FORESTRY & WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
A tribute to forestry, abundant wildlife and natural beauty of Clarke County. Forestry exhibits, portable sawmill, ARTS & CRAFTS, Fall Festival Pageant, live entertainment throughout the day, lots of good food, kiddyland, heavy equipment exhibits, machinery & farm equipment, exhibits.  8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Archusa Water Park- Quitman.  (601)776-5701.
 

OCTOBER 15, 2005                                                COME HOME TO STONEWALL DAY
Second annual festival sponsored by Stonewall Historical Society.  Held in Old Cotton Mill Park.    Arts & Crafts, Live Entertainment, Lots of good food, kiddy games.  For information or booth rental call (601)659-4579, (601)659-4860, (601)659-4497.