Catfish Row Museum

08/21/2026

What a summer at Catfish Row Museum!

Our Summer Chef Series has wrapped its fourth season, and thanks to all of you, 2026 was our most attended season yet!

Thank you to our chefs for bringing your talent, flavor, and heart to every tasting. To everyone who joined us, your presence and support are what make this series more than just an event. It’s a gathering place and a celebration of the people, flavors, and culture that make our community so special.

Thank you for being part of another incredible Summer Chef Series and our gratitude for the support our event partner Visit Vicksburg!

We can’t wait to see what’s cooking next summer!

08/15/2026

COMMUNITY EVENT AT CATFISH ROW MUSEUM
A Cultural Evening Presented by Sojoz, LLC

Sunday, August 23 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM 913 Washington St., Downtown Vicksburg

The Catfish Row Museum is pleased to welcome Sojoz, LLC to our venue for an evening celebrating culture, style, and inspiration.

Guests will enjoy soulful live entertainment, a stunning fashion showcase featuring N'Spire Walker, premier stylist L. Lashley, and host Crista Patrice.

The Catfish Row Museum is serving as the event venue and is not the event producer or sponsor.
For tickets, inquiries, and additional event details:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soul-fashion-wine-tickets-1992535321785

08/07/2026

⏰ Tomorrow is the finale 2026 Summer Chef Series!

Join us as Chef Ty Thames closes out this year's series with an afternoon celebrating Mississippi's culinary heritage, global inspiration, and the stories that connect them both.

From his early days in Mississippi restaurants to training in Italy and acclaimed kitchens in Washington, D.C., Chef Ty has always carried one goal with him—to bring what he learned back home and celebrate the flavors, traditions, and ingredients that make Mississippi unique.

🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Catfish Row Museum
🎟 Free & open to the public

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of Mississippi's most respected chefs and celebrate a summer of unforgettable conversations around food, history, and community.

Come hungry. Leave inspired.



Thank you to our event partner !

08/04/2026

Join us for the grand finale of the 2026 Summer Chef Series at Catfish Row Museum!

Chef Ty Thames of Starkville will bring bold, local flavors to life with a live demo and tasting you won’t want to miss—featuring toasted sweet potato cornbread, pimento cheese, and his signature Red Hot Honey Candied Bacon.

Chef Ty’s story reflects the heart of Mississippi’s culinary narrative: honoring where we’ve been while imagining what’s possible for the future of Southern food.

📅 Saturday, August 8
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Catfish Row Museum
🎟 Free & open to the public

Come hungry. Leave inspired.

The creator of Restaurant Tyler and other eateries will feature Mississippi-grown sweet potatoes and a rare local hot pepper.

08/04/2026

For our final Summer Chef Series event, Chef Ty Thames will share how a passion born in Mississippi led him to kitchens around the world and why bringing that knowledge back home became his greatest achievement.

From learning the traditions of Italian cuisine to championing fresh, responsibly sourced ingredients, Chef Ty believes food has the power to connect people, preserve culture, and strengthen communities.

Join us as we celebrate Mississippi's rich culinary heritage through the stories of the people who continue to shape it.

🗓 Saturday, August 8
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Catfish Row Museum
🎟 Free & open to the public

Seats fill quickly, so plan to arrive early.

07/30/2026

The finale of our 2026 Summer Chef Series is almost here and it's one you won't want to miss!

Join us at the Catfish Row Museum as we welcome Chef Ty Thames, an award-winning Mississippi chef whose culinary journey has taken him from restaurants in Jackson & Vicksburg to culinary school in Vermont, an apprenticeship in Italy, acclaimed kitchens in Washington, D.C., and ultimately back home to Mississippi.

Chef Ty's story reflects the heart of Mississippi's culinary narrative: honoring where we've been while imagining what's possible for the future of Southern food.

📅 Saturday, August 8
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Catfish Row Museum
🎟 Free & open to the public

Come hungry. Leave inspired.

07/26/2026

What an unforgettable afternoon at our Summer Chef Series with Chef Chris Fink and Sally Bullard, the husband-and-wife team behind Main Street Market Cafe.

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday—we loved seeing so many familiar faces and were just as excited to welcome new guests experiencing the series for the first time.

Main Street Market Cafe is more than just a place to eat—it’s a place where people come to connect. It represents something we all truly value: community, hospitality, and creating a space where everyone feels welcome. We were proud to share that spirit with you.

We’re already looking forward to our next Chef Series on August 8, featuring Chef Ty Thames of Restaurant Tyler—a downtown Starkville favorite known for inventive Southern cuisine.
You won’t want to miss it!

See you soon.

07/21/2026

Don’t miss this Saturday’s Summer Chef Series event at Catfish Row Museum.

Join us as Sally Bullard and Chris Fink of Main Street Market bring their rich Southern roots to life with a live cooking demonstration centered on fresh, seasonal ingredients and family traditions. From homemade biscuits to jambalaya and a creative pork tenderloin stuffed with leftovers, their approach is all about flavor, resourcefulness, and heart.

Raised in big Southern families, Sally and Chris learned early that great food is about gathering, sharing, and making the most of what you have—and that’s exactly what they’ll be serving up.

Come hungry for inspiration (and maybe a few new kitchen ideas) as they show how fresh, local ingredients and a little creativity can turn everyday cooking into something special.

Saturday | 2 PM
Catfish Row Museum
Free and open to the public

Check out the full story below in the Vicksburg Post.

Bring a friend and join us for an afternoon of stories, tradition, and incredible food!

This Saturday, the owners of Vicksburg’s fresh-forward eatery will prepare family recipes.

07/16/2026

Across Mississippi, food tells the story of who we are and the experiences that have shaped us for generations.

On Saturday, July 25, the Catfish Row Museum's Summer Chef Series continues with Sally Bullard and Chef Chris Fink of Main Street Market Cafe. Together, they'll explore the rich connections between Southern food history and today's kitchen, where cherished traditions continue to inspire new flavors and fresh perspectives.

Inspired by Laurin Stamm, this is more than a tasting; it’s a reflection of the past reimagined.

🗓 Saturday, July 25
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Catfish Row Museum
🎟 Free & open to the public

Seats are limited, so arrive early and reserve your spot.
Come hungry. Leave inspired.

This series is generously supported by Visit Vicksburg.

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