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Beyond the Classroom

Starkville Derby

Enjoy the World’s Largest Weenie Dog Race right in the heart of the Cotton District. In addition to the races, the Starkville Derby offers food and art vendors, live music and more! Admission is free.

King Cotton Crawfish Boil

Whether you call them crawfish, crayfish, crawdads, or mudbugs, the King Cotton Crawfish Boil brings out the best cooks in Starkville to boil some crawfish with all the fixings.

Kites and Rainbows Run

Join us for the second annual Kites and Rainbows Run as we race through campus and iconic areas of Starkville. With race options for all ages, it’s a great way to spend the morning together while supporting Friend of Children's Hospital, Mississippi’s only children’s hospital. Race weekend lines up with one of the biggest weekends in Starkville: Mississippi State vs. Tennessee baseball, International Fiesta, and the King Cotton Crawfish Boil. Plan to make a full day (or weekend) of it!

Starkville Derby

Enjoy fun and food while watching the world's largest weenie dog race.

Cotton District Arts Festival

Shop from a variety of vendors and enjoy food and music at the annual Cotton District Arts Festival, presented by the Starkville Area Arts Council.

Zach Bryan at Davis Wade

Come watch country music superstar Zach Bryan as he brings his With Heaven on Tour to Davis Wade Stadium with supporting acts Dijon and J.R. Carroll. Click the link to purchase tickets.

Dawgs After Dark: Earth Day Extravaganza

Join the Residence Hall Association for Earth Day-related activities, bouquet making, painting, making plant containers, potting seeds and more!

‘PAWS’ Before Finals

Join the Office of Parent and Family Services and our campus partners on the Drill Field as we wish students good luck with finals! Students can de-stress with free snacks and snap a photo with a special guest. Don’t miss this paws-itively fun event!