Red hills festival louisville ms 2022

LOUISVILLE. Miss. (WCBI)- Hundreds filled the streets of Louisville Saturday afternoon for the 41st annual Red Hills Festival.

Food trucks, vendors, and a car show were set up downtown.

Citizens in the area said it’s a great way to meet neighbors in the community and celebrate your town.

Festivities kicked off with a 5K run Saturday morning.

The traditional event features a wide selection of activities for families like live music, carnival rides, and home décor.

And it’s not just about buying merchandise from vendors.

“We are a small community and everybody knows everybody and everybody gets along and we have a good time when we get together and I enjoy it,” said Shoens.

People like Jake Shoens and Kineta Sherrod say this serves as an opportunity to support the youth in Louisville.

“There ain’t much to do around here and we all grew up here and we are trying to have something fun for the kids to do and save the parents some money while we do it,” said Shoens.

“People come by and support the kids here in Winston county and we appreciate it,” said Sherrod.

Red Hills Festival can also help local businesses rack in extra revenue.

For most owners, the rewarding part of the job is meeting new customers and connecting with a few old ones.

“For sure it’s my favorite part of my job. meeting people and talking to them and learning more about them so I love getting out like this and talking to people,” said Townsend.

Megan Townsend owns Modish BOHO Boutique.

She’s grateful for events like these to promote her brand and network.

Festival-goers, like Townsend, says it doesn’t matter if you’re a native of Louisville or not, when you cross into city limits it feels like home.

“I have seen a lot of people this morning that are not locally from here like pearl and Starkville and surrounding areas so it like it kind of brings in more to our area downtown and helps us grow. Its one big family getting together it feels like,” said Townsend.

The festival wrapped up around 4 p.m.

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LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The 35th Annual Red Hills Festival is in full swing this weekend, drawing in many to Winston County.

The streets of downtown Louisville are filled this weekend.

Held every year during Memorial Day weekend, The Red Hills Festival tradition is something residents look forward to.

“Red Hills is a great time to come out and see people and if you lived in Winston County and moved away you can come and visit old friends,” said resident Kenley McMullan

“I just think the festival is one of the best times in Louisville. It brings all the community together, it’s a beautiful day for it,” said Linda Skelton with the Winston County Chamber of Commerce.

Red Hills has grown so much in the past few years, it now stretches across three downtown blocks.

Many local artists showcase their unique work at the fest.

From shopping, to games, it’s a guaranteed family fun event.

“It’s nice to get out and enjoy the community and togetherness because of all the bad things going on in the world, it’s good that we can come together and show love, good family, good eating and good food,” said resident Guinn Moore.

It’s that good food that attracts many of these festival goers.

“Funnel cakes and lemon-aid, they’re a great combination,” added McMullan.

Also, as part of the festival weekend, a car show and an antique show was held.