Mississippi Orioles Host Free Fall Festival
The team's second annual fall festival brought community activities, vendors, and food to Smith-Wills Stadium in Jackson.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Baseball
The Mississippi Orioles hosted their second annual fall festival on Saturday at Smith-Wills Stadium in Jackson, Mississippi. The free event featured vendors, bounce houses, sports games, and food for team members and the community.
Why it matters
The festival gives Jackson families a no-cost, community-centered event at a local sports venue. Team owner Carl Brice framed the event as one aimed at kids and the broader community.
The festival marked the second annual edition of the team's fall event, held Saturday, November 7, 2026. No attendance or vendor count was reported.
The players
Mississippi Orioles
The Mississippi Orioles are a minor league baseball team based in Jackson that plays its home games at Smith-Wills Stadium.
Carl Brice
Carl Brice is the owner of the Mississippi Orioles, who stated the festival is intended for the kids and the community.
The details
Vendors sold goods to attendees while bounce houses, sports games, and food stations were available throughout the free event. The team hopes to host the festival again next year, bigger and better.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Second annual fall festival held at Smith-Wills Stadium
Next year (2027): Team hopes to host the festival again
Season Trajectory
The second annual festival extends the team's first fall festival into a recurring community tradition at Smith-Wills Stadium. Its growth is measured against the first year's event, with the team aiming to make the next edition larger.
The free event gave families a way to attend a Mississippi Orioles gathering without an admission cost. Fans interested in future editions can watch for the team's announcement of the 2027 festival date.
The takeaway
Community-focused events like this one can build lasting ties between a local team and the families who support it. Free, family-oriented activities give residents an easy reason to show up.
What happens next
The team hopes to host the festival again next year, bigger and better, though no date has been announced.
Further reading
Explore more Baseball coverage to see how minor league teams connect with their communities.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wlbt.
