Deep Delta Festival First Saturday in May

Deep Delta Festival First Saturday in May Each Year Rolling Fork, Mississippi

GREAT DELTA BEAR AFFAIR
	2007 Festival Date - October 27, 2007 "Bear Tracks through History"

VISIT THE SOUTH DELTA
	HUNTING...BIRDING...ANTEBELLUM HOMES...INDIAN MOUNTS...WILDLIFE............................. Travel on Highway 61, the Blues Highway , into the southern portion of the Mississippi Delta. Rich Alluvial soil has made this an area known for farming, but it is also rich in nature and wildlife. Once home to various Native Americans, Indian mounds dot the road sides.

The Theodore Roosevelt Refuge Complex is located in this part of the state with 7 National Wildlife Refuges. The Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge located off of Highway 1 near Glen Allan has swamps filled with alligator, shore birds, and many other types of wildlife. Located on the Mississippi Flyway, numerous song birds also live or migrate through here. There are two observation towers for wildlife watching on this beautiful refuge.

ONWARD Store
	South of Rolling Fork on Highway 61 is Onward, Mississippi . At the Onward Store you can discover the origin of the teddy bear and eat some great food. Near Onward is the location of President Theodore Roosevelt’s famous 1902 bear hunt with legendary hunting guide Holt Collier. This event is celebrated in Rolling Fork each year at the Great Delta Bear Affair.

Farmer Jim's

www.farmerjimspumpkinpatch.com