Welcome to Wiggins, Mississippi

Calendars change, but the fun continues in Stone County – “In the Middle of It All!” Boasting a tremendous quality of life, Stone County, Mississippi has a small town sense of community and a location near the Gulf Coast that are the envy of other communities.

The sense of community makes the county and its communities – Wiggins, Perkinston, McHenry and Bond – a great place to live, work and raise a family. Selfless volunteers work countless hours to present family entertainment to county’s residents and visitors.

Carnival season is big on the Gulf Coast, and the Wiggins Mardi Gras Parade is becoming one of the must-see parades for families. Making its way through downtown Wiggins, the county seat, the parade will roll at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20.

The spring’s premier event in Stone County is the Pine Hill Festival. Expanded this year to a two-day event, the Pine Hill Festival honors the historic downtown area of Wiggins along Pine Avenue, which recently received an extreme makeover. “The Hill” is now home to shops, restaurants and offices.

At the foot of Pine Hill, on the site of the original Wiggins High School, sits Blaylock Park, the home of the Pine Hill Festival. On Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24, the park will come to life with dozens of food and craft vendors, children’s activities, local entertainment and national musical groups.

The event is family oriented, with activities and events that can be enjoyed by all ages. Local artisans peddle their wares, while some of the South’s best food vendors prepare taste-tempting treats that will delight both the sweet tooth and those seeking more hearty fare. Make sure to pick up your commemorative tshirts and listen to music from longtime favorites and up-andcoming artists.

Last year’s festival drew record crowds, prompting organizers to expand the event to two days. The festival will kick off at 5 p.m. on Friday and run until 10 p.m.; Saturday morning events begin at 8 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m.

It’s another great spring on tap for the residents of and visitors to Stone County. The country is a great location for fun, for business and for industry – just north of the Coast, just south of Hattiesburg – “In the Middle of It All!