Savor Our South Series

This Spring, there’s a new kind of Pilgrimage — one seeking the New South experience. Grab your seat in our State’s study hall of Southern culture where “old world” is redefined by the world-class experiences you’ve come to expect from Mississippi’s College Town. From once-in-a-lifetime concerts and Indy films to award-winning fine art and a few stolen bases, join us in Starkville for the SAVOR OUR SOUTH series.

Winter/Spring 2011
CLASS is now in session.

• Your CLASS Schedule:
  SAVOR OUR SOUTH events are required attendance!

  JANUARY
  Jan 7 • 4H Winter Classic

  SAVOR OUR SOUTH
  Jan 14-15 • Golden Triangle Kennel Club Dog Show
  Jan 14 • MSU Hoops vs. ALABAMA
  Enjoy a showcase of canine breeds before & after watching our Dawgs show the Tide how it’s done at the Hump! 

  Jan 21 • “Mostly Mozart”, Symphony Orchestra Concert
  Jan 21 • Frostbite Half Marathon
  Jan 27 • Bully Gras Ball
  Jan 28 • Area Cross

  FEBRUARY

  SAVOR OUR SOUTH
  Feb 3 • Dudy Gras Parade
  Feb 4 • SOUPer Bowl benefitting United Way of North Central Mississippi
  Feb 4 • MSU Hoops vs. AUBURN
  It’s a Bulldog double team weekend! We roll out the Left Field Lounge welcome mat with the Dudy Gras Parade on Friday as “loungers” caravan their structures to Dudy Noble Field for the unofficial kick-off of MSU Baseball season. On Saturday, you can judge your favorite soups from local restaurants at the 5th annual SOUPer Bowl sponsored by Starkville Young Professionals. Held at the State Theater, the event benefits the United Way of North Central Mississippi. Then, see the Dawgs hoop it up against Auburn in SEC play.

  Feb 9-12 / 14-18 • “Beau Jest”, Starkville Community Theatre

  SAVOR OUR SOUTH
  Feb 9 • MSU Hoops vs. OLE MISS
  Feb 10-11 • Rotary Classic Rodeo
  Feb 11 • MSU Hoops vs. GEORGIA
  The New South is all about three-day weekends! Enjoy a little rodeo action at the MS Horse Park between two great SEC match-ups at the Hump.

  SAVOR OUR SOUTH
  Feb 16-18 • Magnolia Independent Film Festival
  Feb 17-19 • MSU Diamond Dogs vs Washington State weekend series
  Another great three-day weekend! The critically acclaimed MAG boasts a collection of two dozen independent films, conversations with the film makers and awards. Plus, don’t miss the inaugural weekend series of the MSU 2012 Baseball campaign.

  Feb 24 • Picadilly Circus

  MARCH
  Mar 2-3 • MS Toy Farmer’s Association Toy Show
  Mar 3 • “Romantic Rendevous”, Symphony Orchestra Concert
  Mar 10-11 • MSU Bulldog Classic AQHA Show

  SAVOR OUR SOUTH
  Mar 22 • unWINE Downtown
  Mar 23-25 • MSU Diamong Dawgs vs. ARKANSAS weekend series
  Mar 24 – 25 • Everything Garden Expo
  Mar 24 • Historic Starkvegas 10K Run
  So much to savor in this long weekend! Ladies will enjoy exclusive wine tastings and special savings with our Downtown shops for after-hours shopping during unWINE Downtown! Then, you can enjoy the great outdoors at Dudy Noble for MSU vs. Arkansas in SEC play. Plus, the Everything Garden Expo offers a showcase of garden wares and expertise with vendor booths, guest lecturers and more!

  APRIL
  Apr 12-15 / 17-21 • “Second Samuel”, Starkville Community Theatre

  SAVOR OUR SOUTH
  Apr 20-22 • Super Bulldog Weekend!
  Apr 19-21 • MSU Diamond Dawgs vs TENNESSEE weekend series
  Apr 21 • Cotton District Arts Festival
  Apr 21 • Sugarland in concert at  Davis Wade Stadium
  This year’s Spring Homecoming weekend is truly world-class. Super Bulldog Weekend offers a wealth of activities for Dawg fans including the Spring Football scrimmage and a Baseball weekend series against SEC opponent, Tennessee. On Saturday, the Cotton District Arts Festival fills University Drive with a showcase of Starkville restaurants, fine arts vendors, live music and arts activities for all ages. Then, Grammy-winning country music duo, Sugarland takes the stage for the very first concert to be held at Davis Wade Stadium!