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COMING UP IN OUR COMMUNITY
APRIL 1 - MAY 15, 2021
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Easter Sunday
APRIL 4 Happy Easter!
Regional Rehab 5K & Fun Walk
APRIL 3-10 Participate in an in-person or virtual 5K race to benefit Regional Rehab. Race time, 8 a.m., The Mall at Barnes Crossing, Tupelo. Visit the website for more race details and to register.
runsignup.com
Truckapalooza
APRIL 10 Oxford LeapFrog, an educational afterschool program, hosts this public familyfriendly event. Tickets free. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lafayette County Multi Purpose Arena.
facebook.com/oxford.leapfrog
Ole Miss Giving Day
APRIL 13-14 The University of Mississippi’s annual school fundraiser lasts exactly one day, eight hours and 48 minutes in honor of the school’s founding year, 1848. All gifts made during that time will count towards the Giving Day total.
givingday.olemiss.edu
Blackberry Smoke Concert
APRIL 16 This American rock band hits the stage in Tupelo with the Mississippi All Stars as their opening act. 7 p.m., BancorpSouth Arena.
bcsarena.com
Oxford Invitational
APRIL 17-18 The Country Club of Oxford hosts this 36-hole stroke play tournament for men ages 18 and older.
thecountryclubofoxford.com
Maximus Challenge
APRIL 17 This 4-mile competitive race with over 20 obstacles takes place in Pontotoc County. A Mini Maximus Challenge is available for kids. 9 a.m., Cherry Creek Orchards, Mississippi 345, Pontotoc.
raceroster.com
Red & Blue Race Event
APRIL 24 The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce presents the Red & Blue 4-miler and 10K. Also includes a fun run for kids. Starting times from 7:30-9:30 a.m. See website for details and to register.
raceroster.com
Ole Miss Grove Bowl
APRIL 24 Get a sneak peek at the 2021 Rebel football team in its annual intrasquad scrimmage, presented by Mississippi HomeCare. 4 p.m., Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
olemisssports.com
Drive-In Tour: TobyMac
APRIL 24 TobyMac and the Diversecity Band perform a live, drive-in concert at the west parking lot at the BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo. Tickets are sold on per-car basis. 6 p.m.
bcsarena.com
Blues Block Party
APRIL 24 Ripley Main Street Association sponsors a downtown block party and Blues Alley Ribbon Cutting with food, drinks and live music featuring Tatum Shappley, Andrea Staten and Garry Burnside. 5 p.m.
ripleymainstreet.com
Blue Suede Cruise
APRIL 30-MAY 2 Car enthusiasts from across the country will showcase a variety of antique, classic and hot rod automobiles in Tupelo. Visit website for registration and schedule.
bluesc.com
Corinth Coke 10K
MAY 1 The 40th annual Coke 10K offers runners in-person and virtual options. 7:308 a.m. rolling start, Foote Street.
corinthcoke.com/coke-10k
Rose Show
MAY 6 The Northeast Mississippi Rose Society Rose Show returns! Free admission. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., lobby of Renasant Bank, 209 Troy St., Tupelo.
Velvet Ditch Gran Fondo
MAY 15 This long-distance bike ride offers scenic views in and around Oxford. Patrons can register for 70 miles, 45 miles and 20 miles. The deadline for registration is May 14. 7 a.m., Oxford Conference Center. For more information, search “Velvet Ditch Gran Fondo” on Facebook.
