Saturday April 17, 2021

Multiple stages starting at 10am.

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JJF ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Monkeys Riding Dogs

Located at: JOHN LEE HOOKER LANE

Our greatest attraction will be with us for 2 days in 2025, Friday & Saturday

Led by professional rodeo cowboy Tim “WILD THANG” Lepard,Team Ghost Riders is a group of sheep dogs and monkeys, who team together to provide one of the most entertaining traveling acts you will ever see.

"The animals are like family and require 24/7 care to ensure their well-being. When I see the crowd smiling and hear the laughter, it makes all the hard work worthwhile.(Tim)"

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10:45 am

12:45 pm

3:45 pm

5:00 pm

JJF Pig Races

Located at: JOHN LEE HOOKER LANE

11:00 am
Show 1
THREE races per show.
12:00 pm
Show 2
THREE races per show.
1:00 pm
Show 3
THREE races per show.
2:00 pm
Show 4
THREE races per show.
3:00 pm
Show 5
THREE races per show.
4:00 pm
Show 6
THREE races per show.

JJF EVENTS

9:30 am

Regions Bank JJFest Parade

Bring the kids, your favorite instrument or dress the part...and let's kick off the festival Delta style. 2021 Juke Joint Bride and Groom Anne Marie Pepper and Michael Rhodes, Juke Joint King Bryson Walls and Queen Piper Fondren and Juke Joint Twins Jack Fondren and Colt Fondren and Juke Joint Baby James Nelson.

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Where: Juke Joint Festival Parade sponsored by Mid-South Waste

Join us as we celebrate all that is good in the Mississippi Delta! We will begin at the Dutch Oven (300 block of Issaquena), journey through downtown Clarksdale.

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10:00 am

Juke Joint Festival Merchandise Sales

Festival shirt, hats and other festival merchandise.

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Where: Juke Joint Festival Headquarters - 243 Delta Avenue

The official Juke Joint Festival Headquarters is conveniently located at 243 Delta Avenue in downtown Clarksdale (basically across the street from Nellie Mays).

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10:45 am

JJFEST Monkeys Riding Dogs

Show 1 of 4. Pontatoc, Mississippi Ghost Riders. A must see for the whole family!

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11:00 am

JJFEST Racing Pigs

FREE: Show 1 of 6

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12:00 pm

JJFEST Racing Pigs

Free: Show 2 of 6

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12:45 pm

JJFEST Monkeys Riding Dogs

FREE: Show 2 of 4. Pontatoc, Mississippi Ghost Riders. A must see for the whole family!

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1:00 pm

JJFEST Racing Pigs

Free: Show 3 of 6.

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2:00 pm

JJFEST Racing Pigs

Free: Show 4 of 6.

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2:00 pm

JJFest History Walking Tours with Robert Birdsong

"History Walking Tours with Robert Birdsong" outside Yazoo Pass. JJFest wristband required. Limited attendance.

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Where: Yazoo Pass Espresso Bistro & Bakery

A cup of coffee with class. In downtown Clarksdale, MS enjoy a cup of coffee and a fresh baked pastry while relaxing in the cozy atmosphere of Yazoo Pass. The espresso bar and bistro serves up fresh ingredients at this welcoming breakfast and lunch spot. The warm colors and clean aesthetic provide a classy location for a breakfast meeting, lunch group, or coffee chat session in the booths, couch area, or at the community table- or stay a while and enjoy the complimentary wireless internet.

http://yazoopass.com

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3:00 pm

JJFEST Racing Pigs

Free: Show 5 of 6.

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3:45 pm

JJFEST Monkeys Riding Dogs

FREE: Show 3 of 4. Pontatoc, Mississippi Ghost Riders. A must see for the whole family!

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4:00 pm

JJFEST Racing Pigs

Free: FINAL SHOW

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4:00 pm

JJFest History Walking Tours with Robert Birdsong

LAST TOUR: "History Walking Tours with Robert Birdsong" outside Yazoo Pass. JJFest wristband required. Limited attendance.

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Where: Yazoo Pass Espresso Bistro & Bakery

A cup of coffee with class. In downtown Clarksdale, MS enjoy a cup of coffee and a fresh baked pastry while relaxing in the cozy atmosphere of Yazoo Pass. The espresso bar and bistro serves up fresh ingredients at this welcoming breakfast and lunch spot. The warm colors and clean aesthetic provide a classy location for a breakfast meeting, lunch group, or coffee chat session in the booths, couch area, or at the community table- or stay a while and enjoy the complimentary wireless internet.

http://yazoopass.com

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