SOUL-FILLED WEEKEND 2021
Saturday and Sunday September 25-26
MEET ME IN MISSISSIPPI!
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Jackson MS, THE CITY WITH SOUL, Jackson State University, and Mississippi Valley State University are excited to host the 1st Annual “Soul-Filled Weekend.” An HBCU Football weekend unlike any other. For the first time in history, The Soul-Filled Weekend brings together two classic back-to-back football games. Saturday, September 25, 2021 Jackson State University challenges Delta State University for the WC Gorden Classic. Sunday, September 26, Mississippi Valley State University takes on Southern University for the Delta-Bayou Classic! This specially curated weekend of experiences will feature signature interactive and themed activities that we believe will stand as the standard for years to come. Expanded tailgating will include Food, Music, Vendors, and more. So gather your friends and family and MEET ME IN MISSISSIPPI for Soul-Filled Weekend. The weekend festivities are expected to bring 20,000 people to the city of Jackson with an economic impact of $15 Million. Click here to see the full list of official scheduled events and activities.
“We are honored to host the Soul-Filled Weekend in Jackson,” said Visit Jackson President and CEO Rickey Thigpen. “The double-header football weekend featuring SWAC and in-state rivalries and ancillary activities will create excitement and synergy for our football fans and economic vitality for our community.
Rickey Thigpen
Visit Jackson
BUY GAME TICKETS
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY VS DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY
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BUY NOWMISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY VS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
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BUY NOWTAILGATING PACKAGES
Saturday September 25 - SOLD OUT!
Jackson State University VS Delta State University
Sunday September 26 SOLD OUT!
Mississippi Valley State VS Southern University
EVENTS
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY
safe Travels
We look forward to welcoming you safely to the City With Soul! Follow COVID-19 guidelines set forth by the City of Jackson when you are in town and stay informed of additional public health guidance on the state level, too. Safe practices include facial coverings (required by city ordinance), washing hands regularly with soap and water, minimizing close contact with others and maintaining a minimum of six feet of social distance from others.
Good Eats
Jackson restaurants – from small mom and pop eateries to James Beard award-winning chef-driven concepts – offer some of the best authentic cuisine. Enjoy seafood, tamales, Cajun, Greek and barbeque, even French patisseries and quaint coffee shops. Check out SippJackson.com to learn more about the chefs, historic restaurants and signature dishes in Jackson, Mississippi or this JXN Culinary Guide, curated by The Local Palate and writer Chris Chamberlain.
must-See-and-do
Things to see and do in Jackson, MS. Take in the cultural the food and the hospitality. Jackson is a great destination for a relaxed getaway to explore 29 unique museums and attractions, over 300 restaurants, annual events and festivals, three historic cultural districts, innumerable visual and performing arts and cools nightlife.
public Art Map
Throughout Jackson, public art has become both more common and more widely celebrated. Our city has long been vibrant, but now, our streets, walls, and common spaces match our soul. Public art gives a human element to the cityscape, connecting those that walk its streets.
where to stay
Whether visiting for business or pleasure, you’ll find yourself right at home in Jackson. Hospitality is what we do best and our options of where to lay your head offer up the best in Southern Hospitality for every type of traveler.
Get Involved!
Vendor Booth Options
Please click the Read More button to learn about options for exhibitor, retail or food vendors at Soul-Filled Weekend.
Volunteer
Volunteers are welcome for all Soul-Filled Weekend events. Please click Read More to learn about volunteer opportunities.
Intern with SFW
College students are welcome to apply for an opportunity to intern with the SFW Management Team in various areas.
Contact Us For More Information
SOUL-FILLED WEEKEND 2021
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Contact Us
Visit Jackson
Phone: + (800)-354-7695
Address: 308 East Pearl Street, Suite 301 Jackson, Mississippi 39201
Email: info@VisitJackson.com
Soul-Filled Weekend
Email: info@SoulFilledWeekend.com
Phone: (601) 874-4744
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Phone: (601) 354-6021
Our Hours
MON-FRI 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location
Veterans Memorial Stadium
2531 N State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
