Things to do in Tupelo this Fall
Tupelo is positively the place for fall fun and adventures.
Use this guide to plan your autumn trip to Tupelo, including exciting events, fall leaf-peeping, and downtown exploration on your itinerary.
Attend a Fall Event
Tupelo hosts plenty of fall festivals and events each year. Mark your calendar and plan your trip around one of these festive seasonal highlights.
Shepherd’s Center Fall Festival
September 12, 2026
Fairpark | 71 East Troy Street
Enjoy local artists, vendors, live entertainment, and a raffle at this fun fall festival.
Tupelo is for Lovers Street Festival
September 12, 2026
North Broadway and Court Streets
Head to downtown Tupelo for this annual Pride of Tupelo festival that features music, food trucks, and vendors, as well as local LGBTQ+ resources.
Elvis ’56 The Homecoming Concert
September 26, 2026
Fairpark | 71 East Troy Street
Looking for a reason to celebrate Elvis? Join in on the 70th anniversary of Elvis’ Homecoming Concert. The Elvis Presley Birthplace and friends are recreating this iconic performance on the same day at the same place, only 70 years later!
Robins Street Art Stroll
October 3, 2026
300-400 Blocks of Robins Street
Spend the day on the 300-400 blocks of Robins Street enjoying local art, music, food vendors, & fun for the whole family!
Family Fun Day at The Depot
October 10, 2026
The Depot | 208 North Front Street
Enjoy pumpkin painting, face painting, interactive activities hosted by local nonprofits and civic organizations, exciting games, a DJ dance party, and a variety of delicious food trucks in downtown Tupelo.
Piominko Day
October 12, 2026
Fairpark | 71 East Troy Street
Join the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation in honoring this historically significant Chickasaw leader. The day includes cultural demonstrations, a Chickasaw dance troupe from Oklahoma, games, and a wreath-laying ceremony.
Tupelo Chili Festival
October 16, 2026
Downtown Tupelo
Enjoy live music, food trucks, and plenty of fall atmosphere while sampling chili from competing teams. A $10 ticket gives you access to chili samples and the opportunity to vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice competition.
Dancing with the King
October 30 — November 1, 2026
1879 Coley Road
Dancing & Singing with the King is an annual event that celebrates the legacy and music of Elvis Presley while raising money for dance and vocal education scholarships. Come and cheer for your favorite dancers.
Ale Trail presented by FNB Tupelo
October 30, 2026
Various Locations Around Tupelo
Spend an evening exploring Downtown Tupelo as you stroll through participating shops and businesses and sample a curated selection of craft beers provided by Mitchell Distributing. Each stop along the Ale Trail features unique beer tastings paired with delicious bites designed to complement every pour. Be sure to head to The Depot after for an afterparty with live music and more food!
In addition to these fun annual events and fall festivals, there is always live music in Tupelo and other exciting events popping up every weekend. Check out our events calendar as you plan your trip and don't miss a minute of the action.
Visit the Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo
The pumpkin patch at the Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo, open October 1-31, 2026, is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Make memories while finding the perfect pumpkin. Throughout the season, there are also other family-friendly fall activities at the park, such as bounce houses, cider making, train rides, and, of course, lots of animals to visit with and learn more about.
Learn more about the Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo's pumpkin patch
Hit The Trails
Enjoy the beautiful fall colors along paved walking trails or longer tree-lined forest paths. Find a family-friendly, short loop path, or challenge yourself with a 4+ mile climb and take in the gorgeous yellow and orange leaves as they change color.
Plan your route with our guide to the best walking and hiking trails in Tupelo
Explore Tupelo Arts & Culture
Stroll along downtown Tupelo and admire the public art. With more than 20 murals spread across downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, every block has something worth stopping for. Browse top Tupelo shops and dine at local restaurants, making a scavenger hunt out of checking out of the The Off the Wall: Changing the ARTmosphere in Tupelo Brick by Brick project murals.
Plan Your Visit
Start planning your fall visit to Tupelo by finding the perfect places to stay, checking out all of the fun things to do, and exploring the city at your own pace with Tupelo Experiences. Be sure to tag us in all of your fall adventures using #MyTupelo!
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