Foodees Fest Brings 40+ Food Vendors to Pearl, Mississippi
Foodees Fest returns to Pearl, Mississippi, today, Friday, October 2, for a three-day food-and-culture event at the Outlets of Mississippi. According to the official Foodees Fest event page, the festival runs through Sunday, October 4, and will feature more than 40 food vendors along with dozens of crafters and artisans.
The event is being held at the Outlets of Mississippi, located at 200 Bass Pro Dr. in Pearl. Admission is free, and Foodees Fest says free on-site parking and ADA-friendly access are available.
For Pearl-area residents deciding whether to stop by this weekend, the festival combines a large group of food sellers with artisan vendors in one location, with different operating hours across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What Food Will Be Available?
Food is the central part of the weekend event, but organizers describe the lineup as more than 40 food vendors rather than more than 40 food trucks. That distinction matters because the official festival information does not indicate that every participating food seller operates from a truck.
The Foodees Fest vendor page lists the Pearl event’s developing vendor lineup and notes that additional vendors are joining.
For a sense of the kinds of food visitors may find, WLBT’s report on the Pearl festival points to barbecue, tacos and desserts. Those are examples reported by the station rather than a complete list of everything that may be available during the three-day event.
WLBT also describes the gathering as bringing more than 40 food trucks and vendors to the Outlets of Mississippi this weekend. The official Foodees Fest information more broadly identifies the lineup as 40-plus food vendors.
That mix gives visitors several reported food categories to consider without requiring paid admission to enter the festival grounds.
More Than Food
Food vendors are only one part of Foodees Fest in Pearl. The official event information says dozens of crafters and artisans are also part of the festival.
WLBT reports that local artists will be among the sellers, with items including jewelry and original artwork. The artisan portion adds a shopping element alongside the food-focused side of the event, allowing attendees to browse handmade and artistic goods while visiting the festival.
The official Pearl event listing describes Foodees Fest as a vendor-supported festival. That model allows admission to remain free for visitors, according to the organizer’s information.
The event’s combination of food vendors, crafters, and artisans is scheduled to continue throughout all three days.
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When and Where to Go
Foodees Fest begins Friday, October 2, and continues through Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the Outlets of Mississippi, 200 Bass Pro Dr., Pearl, Mississippi 39208-6428.
Friday’s hours are 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. The festival opens earlier on Saturday, running from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Sunday, the final day, hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission is free throughout the weekend. According to the festival’s official information, on-site parking is also free, and the event is ADA-friendly.
Those planning a visit can check the official Foodees Fest event page for the organizer’s event details, including the scheduled hours, location, and visitor information.
For anyone mainly interested in the vendor side of the weekend, the organizer’s separate vendor page provides the developing list associated with the Pearl event, while WLBT’s local report provides examples of the food and art categories expected.
The festival remains open through Sunday evening, giving Pearl-area residents and visitors three days to stop by the Outlets of Mississippi and visit food vendors as well as crafters and artisan sellers.
With free admission, free on-site parking, and different hours each day, the practical details are straightforward for anyone considering a visit before the event ends Sunday.
