OctoberFest serves as the largest festival in Bolivar County. The Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce presents a weekend packed with food, music, arts, and entertainment for the whole family! Join us in historic downtown Cleveland, Mississippi, on October 8th & 9th for classic BBQ battles, artistic showcases, and some awesome Delta jam sessions!

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This year’s festivities include the Mississippi Delta State Barbecue Championship, sanctioned by the Memphis BBQ Network; The Wicker's Tour of Champions; arts and crafts; concessions; a V.I.P. area; children’s activities; and live entertainment on Friday and Saturday!

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OctoberFest is also a contest on the Delta BBQ Brawl circuit, which awards $10,000 to the Championship team and $3,000 to the Patio team with the highest cumulative score from three of the four contests on the circuit. With participants hungrier than ever, the food will be out of this world! Check out our vendors and plan your weekend's itinerary to secure your spot for the fall’s biggest party in the Delta!