Schedule

Not only are there lots of activities at the GDBA, there are lots of things to eat and buy! Vendors open for business at 9 a.m. Arts, Crafts, and Lots […]

Each year the city of Rolling Fork is left with a different 12 foot wooden bear carved by a chainsaw artist during the Great Delta Bear Affair. It’s great fun […]

In addition to the snake demonstration, there are fun games to keep children busy.  This year’s games include the space jump, giant slide and water balls.  The trackless train around […]

Start your festival experience off with our 5K at 9 a.m. Dress up, come as you are, be ready to have fun and run, bike, or walk our 5K course. […]

Bring your kids to this year's arts and crafts tent and make a craft. Supplies are provided.

  Open to all dogs and owners! Prizes given for Judges Favorite, People’s Choice, Best Trick, Best Costume, Best Dog/Owner Look Alike, Best Howl, and many more! Vaccinations must be […]

Take a break to cool off in the Fine Arts Room of the Sharkey Issaquena Library and find out what’s going on with our Mississippi black bears.  MDWFP black bear […]

Take a ride on the barrel train and get a view of the festival. Train rides cost $1.

Named for the local diary bar, where these chili and slaw burgers became famous, the Chuckburger Eating Contest will be held at 11:30 a.m. The contest is limited to no […]

Mike has performing his Award Winning Comedy, Magic, Juggling and Pick-Pocketing shows for over 30 years all across the country from Miami, FL, to Fairbanks, AK, to the World Famous […]

Learn about Mississippi Snakes Terry Vandeventer, better known to many around Mississippi as the “Snake Man,” brings his Living Reptile Museum for a fun and educational presentation. Bring the kids […]

The festival always wraps up with a spectacular fireworks display at 7:30 p.m. You will want to stay until dark to enjoy this outstanding performance.