Welcome to the official website of the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau

Whether you are a visitor, tour operator, travel agent, or meeting planner, this site will help you explore Mississippi’s capital city. You can even find information on Mississippi tourism.

Visit us often to see what’s going on in Jackson. If you need assistance, please e-mail us here or call us at: 1-800-354-7695 or 601-960-1891.

Featured Events

	Jun 1st, 2008 - May 31st, 2009 A JACKSON STAYCATION! Stay in the City with Soul and save on gas! If you really want to "get away," just take a short drive to a Jackson hotel or B&B for the pampering you deserve. For great discounts right now, click on SOULFUL FAMILY VACATION DISCOUNTS on the top right. There are things to see and do that you may never have done before, so read on for more fun... more info >>

	Aug 2nd, 2008 - Aug 2nd, 2008 MEET THE INDUCTEES August 2, 2008 - Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum more info >>

	Aug 1st, 2008 - Aug 3rd, 2008 The 2008 Mississippi Wildilfe Extravaganza Come be a part of the biggest hunting and fishing event in the state! The Wildlife Extravaganza begins Friday, August 1, at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson and continues through Sunday, August 3. It's fun for the entire family! Friday, August 1, 2008 - 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday, August 3, 2008 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission: Adults - $8 Children 6-12 - $4 Children 5 and under - Free Friday is Kids' Day at the Extravaganza where adults save a buck ($7) and children 12 and under are FREE! more info >>

	Jul 23rd, 2008 - Aug 6th, 2008 New Orleans Saints Training Camp The New Orleans Saints are set to return to the Millsaps College campus for training camp on Wednesday, July 23 for almost three weeks of two-a-day practices in preparation for the upcoming 2008 season. more info >>

	Aug 10th, 2008 - Aug 10th, 2008 The Fourth Annual Fíon Pour Mark your calendar for the Fourth Annual Fíon Pour, the wine tasting for the common wallet! The folks at Wine and Spirits in the Quarter (Lakeland Drive) are partnering with Fenian's Irish Pub once again to bring a wine tasting for regular folks, completely informal, all as a benefit for CelticFest Mississippi. Sunday, August 10, 2:00-5:00pm (casual—arrive by 4) more info >>

	Sep 5th, 2008 - Sep 5th, 2008 Farish Street Heritage Festival The Annual Farish Street Heritage Festival celebrates the culture and historic significance of the the Historic Farish Street District. Come and celebrate with local vendors providing food, crafts, rhythm and blues. more info >>

	Feb 26th, 2008 - Dec 31st, 2008 City with Soul Children's Art Display Witness the work of art students from area schools who were invited to paint 4'x8' murals depicting their interpretation of the City with Soul to call attention to the new $39-million Pinnacle project in the heart of downtown Jackson. more info >>

	Feb 29th, 2008 - Dec 31st, 2008 2008 Year of the Frog Just how big can an African Bullfrog get, or which South American frog’s secretions are used by some indigenous tribesmen to poison their darts? Soon you’ll be able to find out the answer to those and many other questions when you visit the Jackson Zoo’s new amphibian exhibit, "Year of the Frog." more info >>

	May 24th, 2008 - Jan 4th, 2009 Dinosaurs! Watch for Humps! Robotic Dinosaurs are on the Move! “Dinosaurs!” Exhibit Arrives at Museum for Installation on Tuesday, May 20 more info >>