Ridgeland Sports & Events

Some of America’s most talented artists converge on Ridgeland for this juried art festival that includes clay, drawing/pastels, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media 2D and 3D, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and wood. The free event provides art enthusiasts and shoppers the opportunity to interact with the artists personally.

Artisans from the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi will be on hand demonstrating their various crafts and they’ll be on hand at the Children’s Creative Craft Corner to help your budding artist create their own “make and take” piece of art.

New this year is the Pups Park. All Art, Wine & Wheels …

Ridgeland Recreation and Parks is host to the annual Natchez Trace Century Ride. This recreational bike ride attracts cyclists of all ability levels reaching from locals to nationwide participants. Several distance options are available making it suitable for most riders; Distances are 8, 25, 50, 62 or 100 miles. Air up your tires and join the fun! For more details, visit www.natchezcenturyride.racesonline.com or contact Ridgeland Recreation and Parks Department at 601.853.2011.…

Check the air in your bike tires and put on a helmet, it is time to ride your bike and visit some of Ridgeland’s favorite places. Ridgeland is recognized by The League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community. Use this Bicycle Challenge guide for your bike journey or this map to see safe bike routes in Ridgeland. For details, contact Ridgeland Recreation and Parks Department at 601.853..2011…

The Father Child Fishing Tournament is held on a Saturday morning in June. The tournament is held in Old Trace Park on the Ross Barnett Reservoir. For details, contact Ridgeland Recreation and Parks Department at 601.853.2011
*Please contact the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks for information regarding fishing licenses or click here…

Grab a blanket or your lawn chairs to join us for our Movie in the Park! Movies will be shown in June, July and December at Freedom Ridge Park. For details contact Ridgeland Recreation and Parks Department at 601.853.2011.…