The Dairy Fest has been described by out-of-town media as one of the best old-time festivals in existence. There’s no admission charge, no parking fees, free entertainment, contests, and activities throughout the day.  Check out the Antique Car Show, Tractor Show, and Vintage Bike Show, and don’t miss the variety offered by the craft vendors and wonderful food sold by local non-profits. 

Year after year, everybody has fun at Tylertown’s Dairy Festival, even the cows! The festival is free, as are all of festival activities, making it a real treat for families looking for a day of fun. Where else can you get FREE ICE CREAM and MILK?  Come early before it’s gone!  See the event schedule for info on entertainment, pageants, contests (sack race, call-calling, ice cream eating, butter churning, etc.).  Don’t miss the Tractor and Vintage Engine Show, “Cow Bag Nationals” Antique Car Show, Flower Show, and the International Turtle Races. The Rotary Club sponsors the turtle races and offers divisions for turtles of all sizes. FREE Turtle Race T-shirts are provided by the Kalencom Factory Outlet for the first 75 children registering racing turtles. Craft and vendor booths are stationed along the shady trail offering a variety of items for purchase.  All of the food and refreshments are sold by local non-profits under tents near the stage area.   Stay until 9pm for the Grand Finale – a lively Fireworks Display sponsored by Citizens Bank. 

HAVE A FUN-FILLED DAY

ENJOY THE MUSIC, FOOD, GAMES AND ACTIVITIES

Entertainment – The Dairy Fest has been described by out-of-town media as one of the best old-time festivals in existence. There’s no admission charge and all of the games and activities are free.  

Contests – Sack Races, Flower Show, Pageants, and much more. 

Antique Tractor Show, Car Show, and Vintage Bicycle Show. The Antique Tractor Show is as old as the Festival itself. Tractors of all types are on-site, as well as antique cars and bicycles.

FOOD, FUN, AND CRAFTS

FREE MILK AND ICE CREAM, AND MUCH MORE

Dying to hear some tunes or have some fun? 

Free Concerts – No admission at the gate or charge to listen to the talented musicians scheduled throughout the day.

Baby Contest – registration is $4 and applications are due by Friday at noon at the extension office ~ (601) 876-4021. Birth to 48 months.

Miss Dairy Fest Pageant – sponsored by Trustmark National Bank and applications can be picked up at either of their Tylertown locations.  There are 5 age groups ranging from ages 4-16. The pageant begins at 10:00 A.M. and contestants should check-in no later than 9:30 am.

Turtle Races – The International Turtle Races Start at 3 pm. Registration is at 2pm and the first 75 children will receive a free t-shirt donated by Kalencom. The Rotary Club hosts the races and encourages safe handling practices for the kids and turtles alike.  

Fireworks – The Grand Finale is an outstanding Firework Display sponsored by Citizens Bank. It kicks off at 9pm – weather permitting. 

Schedule of Events

8:05am

BABY CONTEST (BIRTH-48 MONTHS)

Applications must be received by noon on June 2,2023 at the Walthall Extension Office. $4 entry fee. 601.876.4021

All Day

ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW

Come out and enjoy a close-up look at some of the coolest tractors imaginable. Free to see, contact John Mord at 601-540-6331 for more info.

9am – 1pm (Registration)

COW BAG NATIONALS

Register the day of the show for $20. Contact Randy Boyd for more information 601-455-7433.

8am ’til

FREE MILK AND ICE CREAM

Free MILK and ICE CREAM – near the Info Tent. While supplies last. A lot is given away, but it goes fast. Come early.  

9am – 1pm

VINTAGE BICYCLE SHOW

Register the day of the show between 9am-noon – NO CHARGE to participate. Bring your bikes, friends or family and some comfortable folding chairs. Awards at 1 pm. Call 601.876.2680 for more info.

10am

DAIRY FESTIVAL QUEEN PAGEANT

Ages 4-16. Center Stage. Register until June 2, 2023 at Trustmark Bank.   

ALL DAY

MUSICIANS ON STAGE

9:15am-10:00am   Mae Woodard 

11:00am-11:45am  McGinnis Family

1:45pm-2:45pm    Lou Ellen Stout

4:00pm-5:45pm    Clear Creek Band 

6:00pm-8:45pm    The Bridge Band    

ALL DAY

CONTESTS

8:05 BABY CONTEST-entries due before Friday at County Extension Office – 601.876.4021 

9:00 FLOWER SHOW/Plant Pavilion by 9am Walthall Homemakers – 601.876.4021 

10:00 DAIRY FESTIVAL QUEEN PAGEANT – Register in advance at Trustmark – 601.876.3403

10:30 BAKE-OFF-Drop entries at Walthall General Hospital tent prior to 9am. (Sherrie Brown) 601.876.0405 or 601.876.2122 

10:45 PEDAL PULL Joe Larrimore with Sunshine Equipment

11:30 ICE CREAM EATING CONTEST-Side Stage-Thomas Dozier with Cardio World 601.325-7778

11:45 BUTTER CHURNING CONTEST-Stage – hosted by Shannon Fortinberry HOMEMADE BUTTER and CAKE AUCTION immediately following.

12:30 SACK RACE-Front Stage (Scott Dyar, Master of Ceremonies) 

1:30  MOOING CONTEST-Stage (Pike National, Gerri Mathis) 601.876.5999

1:45  WATERMELLON EATING CONTEST-Near Info Booth (Amber Young) 601.757.0844

2:00  TURTLE RACE REGISTRATION-See Turtle Doctor on the right side of the stage area

2:45  BUBBLE GUM BLOWING CONTEST-Stage Area (Tylertown Rotary Club)

3:00  TURTLE RACES-Stage Area – Registration 2pm (Tylertown Rotary Club)

2pm (registration)

INTERNATIONAL TURTLE RACES

Register turtles at 2 pm and race starts at 3pm. The Turtle Doctor, Dr. Robert Loper, and his assistant, Mr. Darryl Hote, will be on hand to examine all turtles. Please do not paint or glue glitter on the turtles and return them near the location where they were found after the race. First 75 children to register get a free t-shirt.  

ALL DAY

POLITICAL BOOTHS

Register in advance. Space is limited. Call 601.876.5112

9:00 pm

ALL DAY

FREE ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE DAY

Swing by the green Info Tent located near the top of the boardwalk in the stage area if you need assistance in finding a location of a contest or activity. Pick up some free swag, too. 

PETTING FARM enjoy live farm animals and pony rides sponsored by Walthall Farm Bureau

CREAM PITCHER FUN FARM featuring free games sponsored by Pike National Bank

ANTIQUE TRACTOR AND ENGINE SHOW – free to see, John Mord at 601-540-6331 for more info

HAM RADIO DEMONSTRATION – pavilion area – sponsored by Walthall Emergency Management

ARTS AND CRAFTS it’s free to look at all the crafts under the shade of the pines

FREE MILK AND ICE CREAM (while supplies last) by the Info Tent

ANTIQUE CAR SHOW – near playground, free to look, Randy Boyd, 601-455-7433 to enter

GUESS THE COW’S WEIGHT sponsored by Livestock Producers, get it right and win some $

VINTAGE BICYCLE SHOW sponsored by Ginn’s Gunworks, no charge to enter!

AIR AMBULANCE & GROUND AMBULANCE DISPLAY at the Softball field -AAA Ambulance sponsor

FIRE TRUCK DEMONSTRATION with Joe Stinson, Les Lampton of Tylertown FD

LEARN ABOUT SHITAKE MUSHROOMS by Alcorn Extension Service

RIDE THE SOUTHLAND EXPRESS TRAIN sponsored by Southland Express LLC, Sandy Hook, Tracy & JoAnn Vincey

EVEN THE PARKING IS FREE thanks to the Tylertown Police and Walthall Sheriff’s Office

FIREWORKS

The grand finale, to celebrate another Dairy Festival, a fireworks display sponsored by Citizens Bank lights up the sky for miles and miles. 

Festival Date: June 3, 2023; 8AM ’til the fireworks end!

Location: Holmes Water Park and Various Venues in Tylertown, MS

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