--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