First Saturday
05 August 2023Downtown businesses will host their own unique events during each First Saturday. There’s always something new to discover during First Saturday from block parties, outdoor markets to gallery openings. August’s events include:
⭐️ Coney Island – Open 6am-12pm
⭐️ Southbound Bagel – Open 7am-2pm
⭐️ Forrest County Farmers Market – 7am-12pm
⭐️ Downtown Nutrition – Open 8am-3pm
⭐️ The Depot – Open 8am-4pm
⭐️ Downtown Nutrition – Open 8am-3pm
⭐️ Lucky Rabbit – Open 9am-6pm – NEW Grocery Building and Pick Nik Park Open, Outdoor Street Market with live music, DJ, Bounce houses, draft beer, & more
⭐️ Anderson Downtown – Open 9am-4pm
⭐️ The Porter – Open 9am-11pm
⭐️ Blooms Company – Open 10am-2pm, Build Your Own Bouquet & Half-Priced Flower Stems, Special Crafts for Kids, Mimosa Bar, Summer Sale (20%-40% Off Storewide Including Same Items)
⭐️ McKenzie’s on Main – Open 10am-4pm
⭐️ Bliss Bridal – Open 10am-5pm
⭐️ The Author Shoppe – Open 10am-9pm
⭐️ Blu Jazz Cafe – Open 10am-10pm – Brunch & live music at 11am
⭐️ Nellie’s – Open 10am-10pm – $5 Traditional 16 oz. Daiquiris/ $6 Premium 16 oz. Daiquiris
⭐️ Twin Forks – Open 10am-6:30pm – Complimentary wine & cheese tastings from 3-5pm
⭐️ Christian Services – Open 10am-2pm – First Saturday Sale – Bargains & Blessings
⭐️ Main Street Gallery – Open 10am-4pm
⭐️ Oh Snap! Selfie Studio – Open 11am-2pm – Buy One Get One Half Off of our “Selfie Made Hour”
⭐️ Buschman Street Cafe – Open for lunch 11am-2pm; Cocktail hour with small plates & special cocktail menu 2-5pm; Dinner 5-10pm
⭐️ Hattiesburgers & Blues – Open 11am-11pm
⭐️ Trattoria Pizzeria & Bar – Open 11am-10pm
⭐️ Pop & Co. – Open 11am-6pm
⭐️ Keg & Barrel – Open 11am-12am
⭐️ Southern Prohibition – Open 11am-10pm
⭐️ The 5000 Food Truck – Open 11am-4pm at The Switchyard
⭐️ Fairley’s Wings & More – Open 11am-10pm
⭐️ Oddfellows Gallery Art & Antiques – Open 11am-5pm; Huge Estate Tag Sale benefitting Sacred Heart Catholic Church
⭐️ Royal Spices – Open 11:30am-5:00pm
⭐️ Main Street Sno – Open 12-6:30pm
⭐️ The Switchyard – Hosting Hub City Floating Art Gallery 12-4pm
⭐️ Smith Drug Company – Open 12pm-4pm – T-shirts, malts, and milkshakes will be available for purchase
⭐️ Generations Strong Exhibit – Grounds open all day, wall illuminated until 10pm (located behind Smith Drugs)
⭐️ Sage Den – Open 12-8pm; Downtown Devination
⭐️ Alley Cats Axe Throwing – Open 12pm with 20% off until 6pm
⭐️ Bourbon on Front – Open for dinner downstairs 3-10pm; cocktails and appetizers upstairs from 3-11pm
⭐️ Saenger Theater – Liverpool Legends – 7:30pm
⭐️ Grill & Grocery – Open 8pm until, Live music by The Icemen & Jack Marshall
⭐️ Pocket Museum & Theater – New Exhibit
This event is hosted with support from VisitHATTIESBURG.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1339772976948670/