Lafayette County Multi Purpose Arena

06/20/2026

Creating more opportunities for farmers!

06/17/2026

The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council invites crafters, teachers, artists, bakers or anyone wishing to share a skill or create a group that meets over shared interest to host a class, meet up, workshop or event.
Share your idea by filling out this form.
Share your passion, find your people, or create a side hustle.

Have a class you've been dreaming of teaching? 🎨✨
The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council is looking for instructors, artists, makers, performers, and creatives to lead classes and workshops for children and adults at the Powerhouse, Old Armory Pavilion, and Lafayette County Multi-Purpose Arena.

From painting and pottery to dance, cooking, writing, theatre, and beyond, we want to help bring your ideas to life. Our facilities offer classrooms, a teaching kitchen, performance spaces, and flexible creative areas to fit a variety of programs.

Ready to share your passion with the community? Submit your class idea and let's create something inspiring together!

https://www.oxfordarts.com/component/content/article/955-teach-with-us?catid=31&Itemid=101

06/12/2026

First National breakaway roping event in Oxford at Arena - join us Saturday at 10:30am - admission is free!

Arena set up underway for Saturday’s Mississippi District’s very first NBRA 🤩
Latham Brister thank you for being hands on, getting everything perfected!

06/11/2026

The Lafayette County 4-H has this great project for 4-H members - the best part - anyone can sign up to be part of 4-H and take part in the numerous programs offered in our community.

06/11/2026

The rodeo returns this summer!

Oxford, we’re coming back bigger and better! 🔥
Save the date! 🤠✨ The 2nd Annual Oxford Open Black Rodeo is coming to Oxford, Mississippi on July 25, 2026 at the Lafayette County Multi Purpose Arena. Early Bird tickets are officially LIVE 🎟️ Don’t wait. Grab yours now on Eventbrite!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-oxford-open-black-rodeo-tickets-1985730072100?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/02/2026

Auntie Kiki’s Sweet Confections will be at Farm Market this week - if you have not had her Pop Tart cookies - come get two - because one is not going to make the car ride home!

05/30/2026

Get ready for our June Cooking Box: Strawberry Bread. 🍓

This hands-on kit lets kids measure, mix, and bake at home. It is a fun way to build kitchen skills and confidence.

These kits were very popular last month and filled quickly.
Limited availability. Spots are first come, first served.
Pick up will be June 5th.

Call 662-234-4451 to reserve your child’s kit today.

05/29/2026

4-H June newsletter is out

05/22/2026

4-H is hosting cooking camp!

We have exciting summer plans! Join us for 4-H Cooking Camp on July 7-9.

Participants will learn meat safety, oven basics, and grilling skills through hands-on activities and cooking lessons.

Spots are limited, so call 662-234-4451 to reserve your child’s spot.