The Hernando Optimist Club Hosts the A'Fair Every Year on the 3rd Saturday of May.  This Event Started in August 1974 and Continues to Grow Every Year.  All of the Activities Are Held on the Beautiful Historic Downtown Square in Hernando, Mississippi.  the Hernando A'Fair is a "Rain or Shine" Event.  There is No Admission Fee and Parking is Free.

Schedule:

May 17, 2024

7:00pm - 9:00pm - the Band "Almost Famous" Will Be Performing

Music on the Square is Available Throughout the Day.

May 18, 2024

7:30am - Laurie Wylie Memorial 5k Race

The A'Fair Starts Off at 7:30am With the Laurie L. Wylie Memorial 5k Race.

Registration is Held on Center Street Across From the Trustmark Bank Parking Lot.

All Proceeds Go Directly to the Laurie L. Wylie Education Fund.

Medals Will Be Presented to the First Three Overall Male and Female Winners. First, Second, and Third Place Winners in Each of the Following Categories.

Age Categories (Male and Female)

Under 12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65+

T-shirts Will Be Guaranteed to Pre-registered Runners. Day of Race Runners Will Receive a T-shirt While Supplies Lasts.

Register Here

9:00am - 5:00pm - Artist & Crafter Booths

Artists and Crafters Have Booths in the Parking Area Around the Hernando Courthouse and Downtown Commerce Street to the Hernando City Hall. In 2016, 220 Vendors With Handcrafted Pottery, Watercolor, Oil Painting, Photography, Sewn and Embroidered Items, Woodcraft, Ironcraft, Jewelry, and Everything in Between Attended. Several Vendors Conduct Demonstrations to Show How Their Crafts Are Made.

9:00am - 5:00pm - Kid's Area

The Kid's Zone is Located on Commerce Street at City Hall. To Make It Fun for Families With Children, Many Vendors Offer Sand Art, Face Painting, Hair Braiding, Etc. Fun Activities Such as Water Walking Balls Are Available for the Young and the Young at Heart.

9:00am - 5:00pm - Food Vendors

Food Vendors Are Located in Front of the Hernando Courthouse Hwy 51 and on Panola Street on the South Side of the Courthouse. Here You'll Typically Enjoy a Wide Variety of Choices Including BBQ, Corn Dogs, Burgers, Home Cooking, Homemade Ice Cream, and Other Scrumptious Dessert Delights. Tables and Chairs Are Available.

8:45pm - Ann Phillip Jordan - National Anthem

9:00pm - Emory Eldridge

10:00pm - Devan Yanik

11:00pm - Brian Blake

12:00pm - Boomers

2:00pm - Sonny Wilson Band

3:00pm - Zack Worship Band

Admission: Free

Date: May 17-18, 2024

Location: Historic Downtown Square, Hernando, MS

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