Hernando A'Fair Arts & Crafts

05/19/2026

What a beautiful day for the Optimist Club of Hernando Laurie Wiley 5K!

Thank you to all the runners, walkers, families, volunteers, and guests who came out to support this special event. The race was a great success, and participants were able to enjoy the 52nd Annual A’Fair afterward for a full day of shopping, food, and fun on the historic Hernando town square.

We truly couldn’t have asked for better weather or a better community turnout. Thank you for supporting the Hernando Optimist Club and helping make it such a memorable day!
For race results: http://www.besttimescct.com/race-results-2026-2/

05/16/2026

Skip the parking hassle and hop on the $5 park-and-ride trolley running all day from Kroger Marketplace to the Town Square and the DeSoto County Museum — and back again!

Easy, convenient, and a fun way to enjoy the day at the Hernando Optimist Club A’Fair. See you there! ✨

05/16/2026

Good morning, Hernando! ☀️ The day is off to an exciting start at the Hernando Optimist Club A’Fair!

🏃‍♂️ Runners are arriving and gearing up for the 5K, and vendors are busy setting up for a full day of fun. The festival officially kicks off at 9 AM on the Square—come ready to shop, eat, and enjoy!

🚋 Don’t forget! Trolley rides are available from the Kroger Marketplace parking lot for just $5. You’ll get dropped off right on the Square and can ride back to your car throughout the day—easy and convenient!

Grab your friends and family and come be part of the fun—we can’t wait to see you there

05/15/2026

The Optimist Club of Hernando presents A’Fair Music on the Square!
TONIGHT! 7:00 - 9:00

05/15/2026

TOMORROW is the day!! Don’t miss the A’Fair in Hernando!!

🏃‍♂️ Laurie Wylie Memorial 5K Run starting at 7:30 am

🎊 Arts & Crafts booths and Music on the Square 9:00 - 4:00

The forecast looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day!! See you there!

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

🎨✨ It’s time for one of Hernando’s favorite traditions! ✨🎨

Join us for the 52nd Hernando Optimist A’ Fair Arts & Crafts Festival right here on our beautiful historic town square!

Stroll the square, meet incredibly talented vendors, and shop everything from handmade goods and art to delicious treats and unique finds you won’t see anywhere else. There’s truly something for everyone!

🛍️ click the link for the attached vendor map (located at the bottom of the page) so you can plan your must-stop booths and not miss a thing!

Bring your friends, bring the family, and come enjoy a day full of creativity, community, and small-town charm. We can’t wait to see you there!

A'Fair Come Celebrate our 52nd Year - May 16, 2026 The Hernando Optimist Club hosts the A'Fair every year on the 3rd Saturday of May.  This event started in August 1974 and continues to grow every year.  All of the activities are held on the beautiful historic downtown square in Hernando, Mississi...

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

The forecast is looking great for the A’Fair in Hernando! Come join us Friday night, 7:00 - 9:00 with the Chris Gales Band.

5K Race Saturday 7:30 am starting at Center St and Hwy 51

Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors, Children’s area and much more!! 9:00 - 4:00 Saturday

05/11/2026

The Optimist Club of Hernando would like to give a huge THANK YOU to all of our sponsors! Your support makes it possible for our club to support programs for children in our community and to make the A’Fair a success! We appreciate your support each year!!!