Celebrate the 73rd Annual Jimmie Rogers Festival in Meridian, Mississippi. Saturday, May 9 is the festival'd ticketed event, taking place on the Meridian City Hall Lawn and featuring Marcus King Band, Brent Cobb, Maggie Antone, and Lach Thornton. Bring a chair, find your spot on the lawn, and enjoy a full day evening of live music in downtown Meridian _ right in the hometown of the Father of Country Music. Don't miss this chance to experience one of America's longest-running music festivals. The festival also includes: May 7 : Free Bluegrass at The MAX with The Grascals, Southern Legacy, and Becky Buller & Ned Luberecki. May 8 : Jamestown Revival at the MSU Riley Center (tickets available at msurileycenter.com) VIP Tickets include : premium viewing area, free beer, food, cash bar, and air conditioned bathrooms!