Hawkins Crossing covers community events, campus-town programming, and local deals around Oxford, Lafayette County, Yalobusha County, and Northern Mississippi.
Move-in for the 2026–2027 academic year will begin on August 10 and conclude on August 17. During this time, expect heavier traffic across campus, especially near residence halls, the Gertrude Ford Center, and the Jackson Avenue Center.
Ole Miss Events
Old Armory Pavilion
A weekly local-food market at the Old Armory Pavilion with produce, baked goods, and community programs.
Oxford Community Market
The Civic
Official public meeting for the City of Water Valley Parks Commission.
City of Water Valley
J.D. Williams Library
We’ve missed you! Drop in for lunch and conversation. Learn about our plans for the year, and request things you’d like to see. Casual, come and go. Pick up some swag and enter to win a gift card!
Ole Miss Events
Mid-Town Farmers Market
A midweek Oxford farmers market stop for local produce and market goods on North Lamar Boulevard.
Mid-Town Farmers Market
The Sipp on South Lamar
This wine pairing features white wine from around the Mediterranean Sea all paired with three delicious offering from the kitchen!
Visit Oxford
Off Square Books
Join us as we welcome award-winning author, journalist, and producer Denise Kiernan for Obstinate Daughters, a sweeping chronicle that challenges the traditional mythology of the nation's beginnings and champions the unsung women behind the American Revolution.About the bookHisto
Visit Oxford
Bentonville, Arkansas
One of Travel + Leisure's 50 Best Places to Travel in 2026, Bentonville offers a variety of culinary, artistic, and outdoor experiences. Join retired University of Mississippi Museum director, Robert Saarnio, to visit Bentonville and the world renown Crystal Bridges Museum of Ame
Ole Miss Events
Lafayette County Arena
A seasonal Thursday farm market connecting Lafayette County growers, makers, and shoppers.
Lafayette County Farm Market
Proud Larry's
Official Visit Oxford event.
Visit Oxford
Proud Larry's
Official Visit Oxford event.
Visit Oxford
UM Field Station
Save the date October 10, 2026! The Office for Research and Economic Development with be hosting it's an for a 5K Trail Run and/or Kid's One Mile Fun Run, then stay for a full day of Family Fun, Food Trucks, Music, and Science Activities.
Ole Miss Events
Downtown Pontotoc
A Thursday afternoon summer market in downtown Pontotoc with local food and artisan goods.
Pontotoc Farmers Market
Proud Larry's
Official Visit Oxford event.
Visit Oxford
Proud Larry's
Official Visit Oxford event.
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