Visit the City Of Lights for our Flea Market the 2nd Thursday in May and October. Don't miss the 4th of July Balloon event and our famous Christmas celebration
Canton, MS
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Visit Canton Mississippi and step into a classic southern community with loads of small town charm.
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A true Mississippi treasure, the beautiful Greek Revival Courthouse is a must see for anyone visiting the area. A visit to the Madison County Courthouse is like taking a trip into history!
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Originally known for their sweet Smith County watermelons, Kylie Melons has been serving it’s customers for almost a decade with the best produce, plants and specialty products! Located in Canton, MS at the intersection of HWY 16 and HWY 43!
“We unite ourselves with Christ’s redemptive work when we reconcile, when we make peace, when we share the good news that God is in our lives, when we reflect to our brothers and sisters God’s healing, God’s forgiveness, God’s unconditional love.”
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Incredible BBQ & Soulfood will be at the Balloon Fest on Saturday, July 1st. Come get some mouthwatering southern soul food while you enjoy the festivities!
Mississippi's Championship Hot Air Balloon Festival is back and it's going to be a blast! There will be many beautiful balloons taking to the skies, plus live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. Don't miss out!
We've got lots of incredible food vendors lined up for our Balloon Fest Launch Party on June 29th. Take a break from the festivities and grab a bite to eat while you're here!
Soar to new heights at Mississippi's 38th Annual Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest in Canton!
See a full schedule of events: cantontourism.com/events-2/2…
Join us for the 38th annual Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest in Canton. This is one of our favorite events of the year and we can't wait to see all of you there! #MSHotAirBalloonFest #CantonMS
The very center and glory of our town is the beautiful Greek Revival Courthouse. Members of the local Masonic Order laid the cornerstone to the Courthouse in July 1855.
The Canton Multicultural museum is a celebration of the contribution and diverse cultures of the citizens of Canton, and Madison County to the history of the city, state, and nation.
To schedule a tour, please contact the Canton Welcome Center at 601-859-1307
People from all over the world visit Canton for our rich history. Click the link to learn a bit about this town's incredible past: cantontourism.com/history#ou…
The Hickory Street or “Hollow” area was the location of many of Madison County’s early black owned businesses.
Canton is the birthplace of well-known blues man Elmore James.
He was known as "King of the Slide Guitar" and was noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice. For his contributions to music, James was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992
Come see some of the beautiful historical architecture that makes up our famous courthouse square!
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Titled "Tree Under Which Gen. Sherman Camped, Canton, Miss.", this colorful postcard features a large leafy tree behind a wooden picket fence and a white house with green shutters behind it. The card is addressed to Mr. Clare Wallace in Jacksonville, Florida.
The streets and fields of Canton are the backdrop for this comical and heartfelt coming of age story based on award winning author Willie Morris' childhood memoirs. My Dog Skip (Alcon Entertainment/Warner Bros.) was filmed in Canton during the summer of 1998.
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