Recreation

Red Hills Festival and Car Show

Whether you enjoy craft fairs, museums, historic sites, sports, birdwatching, hunting, fishing, swimming, or hikes in scenic woodlands, you’ll find it all in Winston County.

Need more information? Call the Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Association at 662-773-8719.

Festivals and Parades

The Red Hills Festival and Car Show

Held on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend in Louisville, this festival showcases regional artwork, offers great food and entertainment, and has a fun run, 5 K run and a 5 mile walk/run.  The car show offers trophies in a variety of open classes.

This year’s festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 28th.

• Download the Red Hills Festival registration form This form is due May 13th.
• Visit the Red Hills Festival web page for more information and a schedule of events.

The Stew Stomp

Held on the Saturday before Veteran’s Day in downtown Louisville, the Stomp begins with a Veteran’s Day Parade and program. The Stew Stomp has great food, competitive cooking, and local entertainment. Attendees can buy tickets and take part in tasting and judging the dishes.

• Visit the Stew Stomp and Veteran’s Day Parade web page for more information and an agenda

The Cotton Gin Festival and Car Show

The show attracts large number of car exhibitors, whose entries are evaluated by a team led by a certified car show judge. The festival offers craft exhibits and sales, entertainment, and food.  The Cotton Gin Festival and Car Show is held in September in Noxapater.

Fourth of July

Highlights are a kids’ parade in downtown Louisville and a fireworks display in the evening.

Christmas Parade

Louisville businesses, residents, and organizations participate in a parade down Main Street in early December.

Outdoor Recreation

Lake Tiak O'Khata

Lake Tiak O’Khata

This family-owned resort in Louisville boasts a restaurant, lake, cabins, two conference centers, and more. Fishing, swimming, tennis, basketball, and volleyball are available at Lake Tiak O’Khata. Take a virtual tour of Lake Tiak O-Khata.

Legion State Park

Legion State Park features trails, picnic areas, a playground, visitor’s center, camping areas, cabins, and a lake. A day use fee per vehicle applies.

Ivy Park

Located in Louisville on Ivy Avenue by the recently renovated coliseum, this park has baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, and a walking track.

Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge

This 48,000-acre refuge consists primarily of  bottomland and upland forests, and is home to a wide range of wildlife species.  The Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge includes two major lakes: Bluff Lake, 800 acres in area, and Loakfoma Lake, at 400 acres. These and other water areas, such as four green-tree reservoirs, 16 small impoundments, and assorted wetland areas furnish habitat for bald eagles, wood storks, American alligators, and wintering waterfowl.  Game species include quail, deer, and turkey, and hunting is allowed in certain areas. The endangered red-cockaded woodpecker can be found on the Refuge, and many neotropical birds live in the forests.

Historic Sites

Nanih Waiya Historical Site

The park site is the legendary birthplace of the Choctaw Indian nation and the site of their sacred mound, Nanih Waiya.

Winston County Economic Development District Partnership House

The 1851 house that houses the Partnership was originally used as the Masonic hall. Wings were added in the late 1800’s when the hall was used for the Louisville Normal School.

Historic District in Louisville

The historic district includes Park Street and Columbus Avenue, which are lined with beautiful antebellum homes built in the mid-1800s.

Strand Theatre

This historic theater in downtown Louisville was constructed in 1923. Today it hosts Grammy award-winner Carl Jackson’s annual Christmas show and other cultural events.

Museums

Taylor's Water Wheel

American Heritage Fire Museum

Located at 322 North Church Ave. in Louisville, MS. (662) 773-3421
The museum collection includes antique fire engines and equipment. Group tours are available by appointment.

Other

East Mississippi Fall Classic Horse Show

The East Mississippi Fall Classic Horse Show is held at the Louisville Coliseum in October.

Taylor’s Water Wheel

Taylor’s Water Wheel is a picturesque landmark for motorists entering Louisville on Hwy. 14 West.