Downtown Natchez Alliance (DNA) - A Mississippi Main Street Designated Community
Ring In Spring In Downtown Natchez: March -April – May

March 18, 2023

Shop the experience of beautiful Downtown Natchez where everyone is ready to welcome you!

This Spring, make your gifting and shopping experiences SPECIAL! Don’t just run errands, ENJOY yourself! Whatever the occasion, our creative and experienced Downtown Natchez Merchants and Artists know just what you need for yourself and for your loved ones:
Easter • Mother’s Day • Graduation • Weddings • Father’s Day • Birthdays & More!


•• MARCH ••

March 1 – Spring Pilgrimage Tour of Historic Homes until May 15. see Visit Natchez.

Friday, March 17 – Krewe of Killarney St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Join St. Patrick XXXII from Main Street to the Natchez Bandstand on Broadway Street 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Saturday, March 18 – St. Patrick’s Day at the Natchez Brewery

Saturday, March 18 – Downtown Natchez Farmers Market – 8:30 am to Noon

Sunday, March 19 – Downtown Natchez: 15 shops, nearly 100 independent vendor booths, and 25 bars/restaurants open Sundays during Spring (hours vary)

Thursday, March 23 – DNA Recapturing Natchez Lost Retail Dollars: Dr. Rachel Carter, at Natchez Convention Center 8:00 am–9:00 am

Friday, March 24 & Saturday, March 25 – Junkin’ on the River – Over 100 Vintage Retailers throughout Downtown Natchez: Attic finds, refurbished furniture, antiques, and more

Saturday, March 25 – Ole Man River Antiques Open House – 708 Franklin St 10am-5pm

Saturday, March 25 & Sunday, March 6 -Natchez Pow Wow on the Bluff – Opens 9 am

Saturday, March 25 – Book signing -The Gumbeaux Sistahs – Tales of the Friendship Bench by Jax Frey – The Shops at Kress – 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Sunday, March 16 – Downtown Natchez: 15 shops, nearly 100 independent vendor booths, and 25 bars/restaurants open Sundays during Spring (hours vary)

Wednesday, March 29 –Downtown Natchez Easter Art Contest Deadline!
Turn in your Child’s Art at ArtsNatchez, 425 Main Street. Sponsored by Cooley & Co, A Gallerie, ArtsNatchez. Winners displayed at Cooley & Co, 631 Franklin St.

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•• APRIL ••

Friday, March 31- Saturday, April 1 – Hello Spring! Natchez Merry Market at the Convention Center 11:00 am – 5:00 pm 125 Vendors

Saturday, April 1 – Downtown Natchez Farmers Market – 8:30 am to Noon

Saturday, April 1 –Senior Citizens Tea Dance, City of Natchez Parks & Recreation/Natchez Civic Center – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Saturday, April 1- The Easter Bunny is Coming to Town! Photos with the Easter Bunny! She’ll be hopping around town! Find her if you can!

Saturday, April 1 – The Guest House Gallery: Big Hat Brunch and Big Hat Pedal Cruzer Parade – 401 Franklin Street – 11 am to 1 pm

Saturday-Sunday, April 1-2 – Frankie’s on Main Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt & Bunny Selfie Station (all day) and Sidewalk Chalk (1 pm to 3 pm) – 422 Main Street

Saturday, April 1 & Sunday, April 2 – Sidewalk Chalk at Frankie’s on Main by Painting N Da Sip – 422 Main Street – 1 pm to 3 pm

Sunday, April 2 – DOWNTOWN IS HOPPING! LET’S GO SHOPPING!

Join us downtown for our Spring Open House Eggstravanganza NOON to 4PM
50 shops, restaurants/bars, plus 100 independent vendor booths. Sidewalk Sales, Discounts, Specials, Festive Refreshments, Kids Activities, and FUN !

Saturday, April 8 – Downtown Natchez Farmers Market – 8:30 am to Noon

Saturday, April 8 –Easter Egg Hunt on The Bluff – City of Natchez Parks & Recreation – Noon to 1:30 pm

Sunday, April 9 – EASTER SUNDAY

Thursday, April 13 – Downtown Natchez Alliance UPSTAIRS/DOWNTOWN Event – featuring upper floor loft living opportunities Downtown Natchez – 5 to 7 pm

Saturday, April 15 – Downtown Natchez Farmers Market – 8:30 am to Noon

Saturday, April 15 – Pooch-A-Palooza at Smoots – Noon to 6 pm

Sunday, April 16 – Downtown Natchez: 15 shops, nearly 100 independent vendor booths, and 25 bars/restaurants open Sundays during Spring (hours vary)

Friday, April 21- Live at 5: “Grits & Greens” – Free live music on the Bluff – 5:00 pm

Saturday, April 22 – Downtown Natchez Farmers Market – 8:30 am to Noon

Saturday, April 22 – Natchez Concours d’Elegance – Car Show on Broadway Street

Saturday, April 22 – “Touch a Truck” Kids Truck Show – City of Natchez – The Bluff on Broadway Street

Sunday, April 23 – Downtown Natchez: 15 shops, nearly 100 independent vendor booths, and 25 bars/restaurants open Sundays during Spring (hours vary)

Friday, April 28- Live at 5: “Karma & the Killjoys” – Free live music on the Bluff

Saturday, April 29 – Downtown Natchez Farmers Market – 8:30 am to Noon

Sunday, April 30 – Downtown Natchez: 15 shops, nearly 100 independent vendor booths, and 25 bars/restaurants open Sundays during Spring (hours vary)

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•• MAY ••

Friday, May 5 – Live at 5: “Chasin’ Dixie “– Free live music on the Bluff – 5:00 pm

Saturday, May 6 – Downtown Natchez Farmers Market – 8:30 am to Noon

Sunday, May 7 – Downtown Natchez: 15 shops, nearly 100 independent vendor booths, and 25 bars/restaurants open Sundays during Spring (hours vary)

Friday, May 12 – Live at 5: “Solidified” – Free live music on the Bluff– 5:00 pm

Saturday, May 13 – Downtown Natchez Farmers Market – 8:30 am to Noon

Sunday, May 14 Mother’s Day – Downtown Natchez: 15 shops, nearly 100 independent vendor booths, and 25 bars/restaurants open Sundays during Spring (hours vary)

Friday, May 19- Live at 5: “Islands of Rhythm” – Free live music on the Bluff – – 5:00 pm

Saturday, May 20: – Downtown Natchez Farmers Market – 8:30 am to Noon

Saturday, May 20: YMAN Green Ribbon Run • 5K – Smoots on Broadway 7:30 am – 10:30 am Y’all Means All fundraiser for Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Wear green.

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