Located at: JOHN LEE HOOKER LANE
Our greatest attraction will be with us for 2 days in 2025, Friday & Saturday
Led by professional rodeo cowboy Tim “WILD THANG” Lepard,Team Ghost Riders is a group of sheep dogs and monkeys, who team together to provide one of the most entertaining traveling acts you will ever see.
"The animals are like family and require 24/7 care to ensure their well-being. When I see the crowd smiling and hear the laughter, it makes all the hard work worthwhile.(Tim)"
×10:45 am
12:45 pm
3:45 pm
5:00 pm
Located at: JOHN LEE HOOKER LANE
“Create With Us” - SATURDAY ONLY! Student Exhibit
Come celebrate our student writers and artists at 224 Yazoo! While you’re there, take a break and visit the “Create With Us” table to leave us a note, a poem, or a picture. You’ll find plenty of kid-friendly art supplies to inspire you.
×Where: 224 Yazoo - Student Exhibit
Rock Wall, Spider Jump, Mindwinder, Swings and more!
×Where: Childrens Area-corner of Third Street and Yazoo Ave
Parking lot will be full of fun rides for children.
JUKE JOINT FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE SALES
T-shirts, hats and other cool festival merchandise. 10 am until 6:00 pm
×Where: Juke Joint Festival Headquarters - 243 Delta Avenue
The official Juke Joint Festival Headquarters is conveniently located at 243 Delta Avenue in downtown Clarksdale (basically across the street from Nellie Mays).
JJFEST STUDENT ART & WRITING SHOW - SATURDAY ONLY!
Come celebrate our student writers and artists at 224 Yazoo! STUDENT ART & WRITING AWARDS Presentation. Student Writing theme "A Celebration of Growth" Visit our show to experience our talented local artist and writers!
×Where: 224 Yazoo - Student Exhibit
JJFest Student Art and Writing Awards Presentation! SATURDAY ONLY!
Come celebrate our local student writers and artists at 224 Yazoo! STUDENT ART & WRITING AWARDS Presentation. Student Writing theme "A Celebration of Growth" Visit our show to experience our talented local artist and writers! Ages K-5 to college age students. A MUST see for all! We are talented!
×Where: 224 Yazoo - Student Exhibit
FREE! First of four shows... a must see! Pontotoc, Mississippi's own Tim Lepard and his team entertain all with... YES... Monkeys Riding Dogs Herding Sheep aka The Ghost Riders. Plan a field trip, bring a group and enjoy the show. Sponsored by Southern Bancorp. Co-sponsored by Westgate Drugs and Jane & Jim Wilbourn.
×Where: John Lee Hooker Lane
FREE-SHOW ONE OF SIX. YES, Racing Pigs...cheer on your favorite pig OR make a donation to name your pig. Contact office@jukejointfestival.com for more information. Sponsored by Southern Bancorp.
×Where: John Lee Hooker Lane
FREE-SHOW TWO OF SIX. YES, Racing Pigs...cheer on your favorite pig OR make a donation to name your pig. Contact office@jukejointfestival.com for more information. Sponsored by Southern Bancorp.
×Where: John Lee Hooker Lane
FREE! Second of four shows... a must see! Pontotoc, Mississippi's own Tim Lepard and his team entertain all with... YES... Monkeys Riding Dogs Herding Sheep aka The Ghost Riders. Plan a field trip, bring a group and enjoy the show. Sponsored by Southern Bancorp. Co-sponsored by Westgate Drugs and Jane & Jim Wilbourn.
×Where: John Lee Hooker Lane
FREE-SHOW Three OF SIX. YES, Racing Pigs...cheer on your favorite pig OR make a donation to name your pig. Contact office@jukejointfestival.com for more information. Sponsored by Southern Bancorp.
×Where: John Lee Hooker Lane
FREE-SHOW Four OF SIX. YES, Racing Pigs...cheer on your favorite pig OR make a donation to name your pig. Contact office@jukejointfestival.com for more information. Sponsored by Southern Bancorp.
×Where: John Lee Hooker Lane
Mara Califf Artist and Teacher presents a Fun Drawing and Clay Building Time
Clarksdale's own Mara Califf will teach drawing for older children and colorful clay building for younger children. We hope you'll take a break with Mara and enjoy all her plans with arts and crafts. It's gonna be a fun time!
×Where: 224 Yazoo - Student Exhibit
FREE-SHOWFive OF SIX. YES, Racing Pigs...cheer on your favorite pig OR make a donation to name your pig. Contact office@jukejointfestival.com for more information. Sponsored by Southern Bancorp.
×Where: John Lee Hooker Lane
FREE! Third of four shows... a must see! Pontotoc, Mississippi's own Tim Lepard and his team entertain all with... YES... Monkeys Riding Dogs Herding Sheep aka The Ghost Riders. Plan a field trip, bring a group and enjoy the show. Sponsored by Southern Bancorp. Co-sponsored by Westgate Drugs and Jane & Jim Wilbourn.
×Where: John Lee Hooker Lane
FINAL RACE YES, Racing Pigs...cheer on your favorite pig OR make a donation to name your pig. Contact office@jukejointfestival.com for more information. Sponsored by Southern Bancorp.
×Where: John Lee Hooker Lane
FREE! FINAL SHOW... a must see! Pontotoc, Mississippi's own Tim Lepard and his team entertain all with... YES... Monkeys Riding Dogs Herding Sheep aka The Ghost Riders. Plan a field trip, bring a group and enjoy the show. Sponsored by Southern Bancorp. Co-sponsored by Westgate Drugs and Jane & Jim Wilbourn. Can't make it today? Tim and his team will entertain y'all again on Saturday, April 13th at 10:45, 12:45, 3:45 and 5pm!
×Where: John Lee Hooker Lane
(Cover may apply.)
(Cover may apply.)
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