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Oren Dunn City Museum Telling the Tupelo Story We're located on the grounds of a former Jersey cattle farm that belonged to Rex and Nelle Reed. There's plenty here to see. Come. Visit.
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From the time when sharks swam down Main Street to the New Year's Eve party downtown that saw 2021 arrive along with Tupelo's 150th anniversary, the Oren Dunn City Museum tells the Tupelo Story in various ways. Enjoy our hospitality and share stories with us.

We're counting down to the annual Dudie's Burger Festival this Saturday, Oct. 24, 10am-3pm at the Oren Dunn City Museum!
10/22/2026

We're counting down to the annual Dudie's Burger Festival this Saturday, Oct. 24, 10am-3pm at the Oren Dunn City Museum!

Our #1 volunteer at the Oren Dunn City Museum. Thanks for all you do, Boyd!
10/20/2026

Our #1 volunteer at the Oren Dunn City Museum. Thanks for all you do, Boyd!

Yarbrough named inaugural Spirit of Tupelo Award winner

Festival this Saturday the 24th
10/19/2026

Festival this Saturday the 24th

10/14/2026
ATTENTION! Due to inclement weather predicted for this Saturday, we have made the decision to postpone the Annual Dudie...
10/07/2026

ATTENTION! Due to inclement weather predicted for this Saturday, we have made the decision to postpone the Annual Dudie's Burger Festival to Saturday, October 24th, 10:00am-3:00pm.

The Annual Dudie’s Burger Festival is just a few days away! Join us Saturday, October 10th, from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM at th...
09/29/2026

The Annual Dudie’s Burger Festival is just a few days away!

Join us Saturday, October 10th, from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM at the Oren Dunn City Museum at Ballard Park for a day filled with family fun, kid's games, face painting, a petting zoo, great music, delicious Dudie Burgers, and plenty of wonderful memories!

As we’ve been preparing for this year’s festival, we came across a few special photos from the “bygone days” of Dudie’s Diner and we decided to share them!

Take a look and see if you recognize any familiar faces. Maybe you’ll even spot someone you know or remember a story or two from the good old days at Dudie’s!

Then come help us celebrate this special piece of Tupelo history at the Annual Dudie’s Burger Festival!

📅 Saturday, October 10th
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Oren Dunn City Museum at Ballard Park

Bring the family, bring your memories, and come hungry! We can’t wait to see you!

Bring the whole family and join us for a day of FREE family fun at the annual Dudie’s Burger Festival! Mark your calend...
09/28/2026

Bring the whole family and join us for a day of FREE family fun at the annual Dudie’s Burger Festival! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM at the Oren Dunn City Museum at Ballard Park in West Tupelo!

There will be something for everyone to enjoy! Kids can have a blast with inflatables and a petting zoo, while the whole family enjoys great live music, a silent auction, fun activities, and plenty of festival excitement! And, of course, you’ll want to come hungry for the famous traditional Dudie’s Burger Combo!

Remember, admission is FREE, so gather the kids, invite your friends, and spend the day making memories with us!

Great food. Great music. Family fun. And FREE admission! We’ll see you there!




09/27/2026

Due to illness, Singer/Songwriter Jam Session at the Oren Dunn City Museum is canceled for Monday, September 28th.

Monday, September 28th
09/25/2026

Monday, September 28th

Address

689 Rutherford Road, Ballard Park
Tupelo, MS
38801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16628416438

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