Meridian East / Toomsuba KOA Journey Events

Local Area Events

Head on Down to Earth's Bounty Market! Photo

Head on Down to Earth's Bounty Market!

Support local growers and artisans every first Saturday, May – November 2025 at Earth's Bounty—the open-air festival that turns downtown Meridian's MAX courtyard into a colorful marketplace of fresh produce, honey, eggs, baked treats, craft goods, live music, and free kids' activities. The market runs 8 a.m.–Noon, and your wristband also unlocks FREE admission to The MAX museum all day (8 a.m.–5 p.m.)Mississippi Arts Experience (The MAX)

2025 Market Dates

May 3 Garden-craft class 10 a.m.-Noon
Jun 7 Story-time on the lawn 11 a.m.
Jul 5 Red-White-&-Bluegrass set 9 a.m.
Aug 2 Chef demo: “Gulf-to-Table” 10 a.m.
Sep 6 Art Farm kids' station all morning
Oct 4 Pumpkin-painting bar (while supplies last)
Nov 1 Holiday-pie throw-down 9:30 a.m.(Schedule courtesy of The MAX; activities subject to change—check Earth's Bounty socials before you go.)

What You'll Find

  • Hand-picked produce, grass-fed beef, local honey, farm-fresh eggs, and baked goods straight from Meridian kitchens
  • Dozens of artisan booths featuring soaps, candles, leatherwork, and seasonal plants
  • Live Mississippi roots music on the courtyard stage
  • Free family workshops—from seed-starting to folk-art print-making

Why Campers Love Making Our KOA Their Market HQ
  • 12-minute drive via I-20/I-59—easy out, easy back.
  • Shady RV & cabin sites to keep that cooler bag (and you) out of the heat.
  • Fiber-fast Wi-Fi to brag about your market haul.
  • Sparkling bathrooms and noon check-out, so you can browse the booths without racing the clock.
  • Pool & pavilion ready for a post-market chill-down or picnic with your fresh finds.

Come hungry, leave happy—and rest easy beneath our Mississippi pines! ??

Game On! Your 2025 State Games of Mississippi Guide Photo

Game On! Your 2025 State Games of Mississippi Guide

Nothing says “summer in Meridian” like the State Games of Mississippi—the state's largest Olympic-style sports festival and a tradition now 34 years strong. Whether you're lacing up to compete or just love the buzz of friendly rivalry, this month-long celebration packs more than 40 sports and thousands of athletes into venues all across east-central Mississippi.
Opening Night: Friday, June 6Downtown Meridian's City Hall Lawn explodes with color as teams parade in, the cauldron is lit, and fireworks cap off the night.WhatWhenWhereFood & Fun Zone5 p.m.City Hall LawnParade of Athletes7 p.m.22nd Avenue RouteTorch Lighting & Fireworks~7:30 p.m.City Hall LawnExpect live music, mascots, and plenty of photo-worthy moments. Admission is free, so bring a lawn chair and cheer until the last spark fades.Sports Spotlight (Sample Schedule)


These are just a handful of the 40-plus competitions on the 2025 docket—everything from cornhole to stand-up paddleboard is in the mix.How to Join the ActionFor AthletesFor SpectatorsRegister online at stategamesofms.org (each sport has its own fee & deadline).Most events are free to watch—just show up and root!Age brackets range from six-year-olds to 80-plus masters.Pack sunscreen, a refillable water bottle, and a camp chair.Medalists earn gold, silver, or bronze State Games medallions—and bragging rights for life.Look for food trucks and merch booths at larger venues.Tip: Events fill quickly; sign up or make viewing plans early, especially for the youth team sports.Stay & Play at Meridian East / Toomsuba KOA JourneyWe're an easy 15-minute drive from downtown Meridian and many competition sites, with full-hookup RV sites, shaded tent pads, and cozy cabins waiting when the day's whistles stop blowing. Guests enjoy:
  • Sparkling pool and game room for post-match unwinding
  • Camp store stocked with fresh coffee, Rumpl blankets, and other premium Mississippi-made goods

Pro tip: State Games weekends sell out fast—book your site now to lock in a front-row seat to all the action (and the glow from your campfire!).

Trees of Christmas at Merrehope — 57 Years of Holiday Magic! Photo

Trees of Christmas at Merrehope — 57 Years of Holiday Magic!