Not only are there lots of activities at the GDBA, there are lots of things to eat and buy! Arts, Crafts, and Lots of Food! If you're hungry, the GDBA is the place to come. You'll find funnel cakes to chuckburgers, chili cheese dogs, polish sausage, juices, shaved ice, home made pies, and so much more! […]

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 to watch a bear being formed from a cypress tree stump by renowned Mississippi chainsaw woodcarver, Dayton Scoggins.  

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 the courthouse will return as well. Tickets must be purchased for the games.

An “Open House” for the public from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Title: I know …; what do you know? Activity: Current pictures of houses, buildings, vacant lots, etc. from around Sharkey and Issaquena counties will be on display. We know something about each picture, but most importantly, what do you know? We will collect any […]

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. Registration Registration fee is $25 for adults and youth 14 and older. Registration fee for youth up to age of 14 is $20. Onsite registration […]

  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 current. All pooches on a leash. Poop bags provided. No Entry Fee! Come Join The Fun!! Great Delta Bear Affair Main Stage Saturday, October 26, […]

A guided driving tour of nearby pre-historic Indian Mounds is offered by Mr. Sam Brookes, retired archaeologist. Mr. Brookes will lead you to area mounds where you may then get out of your vehicle to hear what is known of their pre-historic inhabitants. This fascinating tour is offered in the morning and again in the […]

On the Main Stage  

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 more than 8 participants, and sign-up will be based on a first come, first served basis. Participants must be 18 years or older, and must […]

Music on the Main Stage https://youtu.be/uDt_F9ml3H8

Storytelling session for children in the Sharkey-Issaquena Library  

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 to the Sharkey-Issaquena County Library to learn about snakes in Mississippi!

A guided driving tour of nearby pre-historic Indian Mounds is offered by Mr. Sam Brookes, retired archaeologist. Mr. Brookes will lead you to area mounds where you may then get out of your vehicle to hear what is known of their pre-historic inhabitants. This fascinating tour is offered in the morning and again in the […]

Live music on the Main Stage

Live music on the Main Stage https://youtu.be/pcPJ0EQYjJg  

Live Music on the Main Stage https://youtu.be/PfGMQkfT6jc