Author: Visit Ridgeland

Art, Wine & Wheels to take place April 30 – May 2, 2021

Contact: Savannah Tirey, Visit Ridgeland Director of Marketing & PR stirey@mississippi.org                                                                                             

The event will feature a new look and new activities 

Ridgeland, Miss. (March 9, 2021) – The Ridgeland Tourism Commission, city of Ridgeland and The MIND Center UMMC announced Art, Wine and Wheels will take place April 30 – May 2, 2021, in Ridgeland, Miss., at the Renaissance at Colony Park. 

The newly re-branded weekend includes the Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival hosted by the Ridgeland Tourism Commission, Sante South Wine Festival benefiting The MIND Center UMMC and the Natchez Trace Century Ride hosted and put on by the city. 

“Over the last twelve years, this all-encompassing weekend in Ridgeland has grown to include fine arts and wine festivals with live music and great food, a 5K race and a bicycle ride that brings in hundreds of folks from all over the U.S.,” said Mayor Gene McGee. “This is a wonderful event for the city of Ridgeland and offers such a variety of activities for people of all ages.”

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, event partners are focused on holding a safe, yet fun-filled weekend of events. Changes include having all events outdoors and socially distanced, distributing free masks, having hand sanitizer stations and offering new outdoor activities, including a kick-off party and concert on Friday night, a pups park and food trucks. 

“We are so excited to not only unveil a new look for the weekend, but to also be one of the first returning festivals in the state this year,” said Ridgeland Tourism Commission Executive Director Chris Chapman. “We look forward to safely welcoming both visitors and locals to enjoy the best Ridgeland has to offer – all in one weekend.”

The Sante South Wine Festival is postponed until 2022, but the Sante South Sampling Palate kiosks will have a presence during the Ridgeland Fine Arts Fest. The Run Now Wine Later 5K will also proceed albeit with a new name and a capped registration. Moving forward, Sante South will now benefit The MIND Center UMMC, as the organization has partnered with Alzheimer’s Mississippi.