JIMMIE RODGERS MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS MAY 7–9 IN MERIDIAN — WITH THE MARCUS KING BAND HEADLINING SATURDAY NIGHT
In Proud Partnership with Mitchell Distributing
MERIDIAN, MS- The 73rd Annual Jimmie Rodgers Festival returns May 7–9, celebrating Meridian’s musical legacy with three days of outstanding performances, community tradition, and cultural pride. Since 1953, the festival has honored the legacy of Jimmie Rodgers, the Father of Country Music, and helped carry Mississippi’s musical heritage into the future.
The festival opens Thursday, May 7, with a free bluegrass concert at The MAX, followed by two ticketed anchor events on Friday and Saturday — including Saturday’s headlining performance by Marcus King.
THURSDAY, MAY 7 – FREE Bluegrass at The MAX
Featuring:
• Becky Buller & Ned Luberecki
• Southern Legacy
• The Grascals
Free and open to the public
Sponsored by Bluegrass Standard and Turnberry Records, in partnership with The Max.
FRIDAY, MAY 8 – Jamestown Revival at the MSU Riley Center
Hosted and produced by the Riley Center
Tickets: rileycenter.com
SATURDAY, MAY 9 – Outdoor Festival on Meridian City Hall Lawn
Featuring:
• Featured song by the Jimmie Rodgers Talent Competition winner
• Lach Thornton
• Maggie Antone
• Brent Cobb
• Marcus King Band
Tickets: jimmierodgers.com