We’re live at the 2nd Annual New Hope Festival—5K, vendors, car show, live music with Kenny Gardner, Tonja Rose, and David Timms at 5 PM, and fireworks at 9! Join us at New Hope High School for food, fun, and community!

The 2nd Annual New Hope Festival in New Hope, Mississippi, will be held on Saturday, July 5th, 2025. It will feature a 5K Fun Run at 8:00 AM, followed by arts, crafts, and food vendors from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and a car show from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A concert featuring Kenny Gardner, Tonja Rose, and David Timms is scheduled for 5:00 PM, with fireworks to conclude the evening at 9:00 PM. The event takes place at New Hope High School, located at 2920 New Hope Road, Columbus, MS 39702.

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

5K Fun Run: Starts at 8:00 AM at the New Hope High School front entrance flag pole. This is the inaugural year for the race, so it will not be officially timed, but a t-shirt is included with registration.

Vendors: Arts, crafts, and food vendors will be open from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Car Show: The “Wheels of Hope” car show will be held from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Car registration is $20.

Concert: A concert featuring Kenny Gardner, Tonja Rose, and David Timms will begin at 5:00 PM.

Fireworks: Fireworks will be displayed at 9:00 PM.