5th Annual Soul Food Fusion Festival

Celebrate the culinary culture and heritage of Natchez during the fifth annual Soul Food Fusion Festival, which returns to the bluff in front of the Natchez Grand Hotel. Come downtown on Friday to enjoy BBQ Blues and Brews—a chance to bring your own lawn chairs and beverages to enjoy a DJ and special performances on the river bluffs. On Saturday, ticketed participants get to partake of a White Linen Community Dining Night, gathering at a loooonnnng banquet table set up between the hotel and the river bluff, where they'll feast on fresh-prepared Mississippi soul food paired with live band and special guest performances. Free on Friday; $30—$400 for Saturday's dining event. 6 pm—11 pm Saturday. For specifics, search "soulfoodfusionfestntz" on Facebook. Or call (601) 807-1008.