Tunica Rivergate Festival

April 17, 18 & 19, 2008. We're laid back in 2008 the Tunica Rivergate Festival is coming back family style featuring free live entertainment with Ruby Wilson "Queen of Beale Street" singing the Blues on Friday night sponsored by the Fitz Casino & Hotel, Sorghum Hill Blue Grass band on Saturday afternoon 1pm and 3pm at Tate Log Cabin sponsored by Harrah’s Entertainment, and wrapping up Saturday Night with Sweetwater Jade 6 – 8pm sponsored by Sam’s Town. Carnival (THURSDAY Night wristband Night), Clowns, Train Rides, backyard barbecuing (Blind judging on Saturday), Tunica Idol Contest Saturday morning, Running of the HOGS, Studebaker Car Show,  Crawfish Alley opens Thursday Night 7pm with their yearly Mudbug fest in their unique down on the Bayou corner alley of the Festival.  New attraction also this year is Arts & Crafts with over 100 vendors expected.    Hot Air Balloon Rides.

A fun filled weekend brought to you by the Town of Tunica, Tunica County Chamber of Commerce, Tunica Convention & Visitors Bureau, Casinos and area businesses.