Hernando, MS
Explore the beautiful historic Hernando, MS, located in the heart of DeSoto County. One of the oldest cities in Mississippi, Hernando offers a town full of culture and history. Hernando, MS was named after the Spanish explorer, Hernando DeSoto, who discovered the Mississippi River. Paintings depicting his discovery can be found at the historic Hernando Courthouse.
If you're looking for shopping in Hernando, MS, start at the Hernando town square and work your way down Commerce Street, you’ll be tempted to linger—and yet you’ll also be pulled onward by the dazzling array of choices. Everything from antiques to glassware, furniture to fashion, cards to collectibles. Plus, one-of-a-kind pottery from local artists like Joseph Eckles and Jim Anderson, jewelry and much more.
The town of Hernando, MS offers the atmosphere of small town life that is full of charm. Although Hernando, MS is growing, the level of community involvement and pride along with their history gives them their uniqueness.
Please visit the Hernando Main Street/Chamber of Commerce.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, March 1st
Tues - Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm
Chickasaw Exhibit at DeSoto County Museum
Sunday, April 1st
Tues - Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm
Chickasaw Exhibit at DeSoto County Museum
Thursday, May 3rd
Bark for your Park PetSafe Contest
Saturday, May 5th
8:00am - 1:00pm
Hernando Farmers Market - Named 7th Best U.S. Farmer’s Market
Wednesday, May 9th
Strawberry Season at Cedar Hill Farms
Saturday, May 19th
9:00am - 5:00pm
38th Annual A’Fair in Hernando
Monday, May 21st
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Elliot, Rose and da Costa Live at Clifton Farms
Saturday, June 2nd
8:00am - 1:00pm
Hernando Farmers Market - Named 7th Best U.S. Farmer’s Market
Saturday, June 2nd
8:30am check in; 9:30 race begins
2nd Annual Ride & Seek Bike Race
Monday, June 4th
Kidzu's Summer Camps
Monday, June 4th
8:30pm - 3:30pm
Summer Camp hosted by DeSoto SportsPlex and ConXion Gymnastics
Thursday, June 7th
7:00pm - 9:00pm
“Sunset on the Square” Summer Concert Series
Monday, June 11th
8:00am - 12:30pm
Hernando Summer Youth Tennis Camp
Tuesday, June 26th
6:00pm
Hernando Public Library presents Jill Conner Browne
Friday, June 29th
6:30pm
Picnic and Parade around the Square
Saturday, July 7th
8:00am - 1:00pm
Hernando Farmers Market - Named 7th Best U.S. Farmer’s Market
Monday, July 9th
8:00am - 12:30pm
Hernando Summer Youth Tennis Camp
Monday, July 16th
11:00am - 3:00pm
Creative Kids Summer Arts Camp
Saturday, August 4th
8:30am
Hernando's Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, August 4th
8:00am - 1:00pm
Hernando Farmers Market - Named 7th Best U.S. Farmer’s Market
Saturday, September 8th
Thursday - Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00pm
3-D Art & Master Craftsmen Exhibit
Saturday, September 8th
10:00am - 4:00pm
First Annual “Bark in the Park” Festival
Friday, September 21st
Fri 6:00pm; Sat 10:00am
Hernando Water Tower Festival
Saturday, September 22nd
10:00am
Love Music Fest
Thursday, September 27th
Mon - Thurs 9:00am - 2:00pm, Fri - Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Annual Cedar Hill Farm’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
Saturday, September 29th
10:00am - 2:00pm
Hernando's Annual Play Day in the Park
Monday, October 1st
Mon - Thurs 9:00am - 2:00pm, Fri - Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Annual Cedar Hill Farm’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
Wednesday, October 3rd
4th Annual Hernando Walk to School Day
Saturday, October 6th
8:00am - 1:00pm
Hernando Farmers Market - Named 7th Best U.S. Farmer’s Market
Saturday, October 13th
9:00am
2012 Hernando Water Tower 10K Race
Saturday, October 27th
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Mid-South Dressage Academy hosts 3rd Annual Spooktacular
Saturday, October 27th
Historic Cemetery Tour
Thursday, November 1st
Mon - Thurs 9:00am - 2:00pm, Fri - Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Annual Cedar Hill Farm’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
Saturday, November 10th
Thurs - Sat, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Desoto Arts Center - Winter Exhibit and Fine Arts Sale
Saturday, November 10th
1:00pm - 4:00pm
35th Annual Hernando Christmas Open House
Saturday, November 24th
9:00am -11:00am; photos with Santa 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Cedar Hill Farm Breakfast & Brunch with Santa Christmas 2012
Sunday, November 25th
Tues - Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm; Sun 12:00pm - 5:00pm; Closed Mondays
Cedar Hill Farm Christmas Tree Farm
Saturday, December 1st
9:00am -11:00am; photos with Santa 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Cedar Hill Farm Breakfast & Brunch with Santa Christmas 2012
Saturday, December 1st
Tues - Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm; Sun 12:00pm - 5:00pm; Closed Mondays
Cedar Hill Farm Christmas Tree Farm
Sunday, December 2nd
2:00pm
Hernando's Annual Cookies with Santa
Monday, December 3rd
6:30pm
55th Annual Hernando Christmas Parade 2012
