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Wiggins, MS-- The Stone County Economic Devel- opment Partnership-Chamber Division is looking ahead to an outstanding Pine Hill Festival 2022. Opening Ceremonies are set for Friday, April 29, 5:00 p.m. You are invited to enjoy an evening of Gospel Music until 9 p.m. On Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. 6 p.m. you will find an assortment of food ven- dors, arts and crafts along with plenty of fun for the children, along the streets of Downtown Wiggins. The festival is being sponsored by Jeff Register Buildings and grant from Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Heritage Area. Enjoy the sounds of local and regional performers throughout the day from the pavilion at Blaylock Park and at the Boardwalk on Pine Hill. More than sixty vendors, including a variety of artisans and specialty food vendors will fill Pine Hill Ave, College Street and 2 nd Street. There’s something special for the kids in- cluding jumpers, rides, a petting zoo and other ac- tivities that make for a great family weekend. The Pine Hill Festival is the largest single event in the county, planned and organized by a dedicated group of community volunteers. “It is a wonderful way to celebrate the heritage of Stone County, our citizens and the creativity found in South Missis- sippi,” said Wiggins Mayor, Darrell Berry. He added, “we are expecting approximately three to five thou- sand visitors to gather over this two-day event to eat, listen to good music, shop and fellowship.” The 1-Mile Fun Run is being presented by Flint Creek Physical Therapy and starts at 8 a.m. on Sat- urday while vendors and local businesses are get- ting geared up for the day. For animal lovers, the Stone County SPCA’s Annual Mutt Strut will also take place Saturday. For more information about the event contact the Stone County EDP at 601-928-5418 or find details on our Facebook page: https:// www. facebook.com/scedp/ 10 SOUTHERN SENIOR MAGAZINE | Spring 2022 Spring in Wiggins Means Pine Hill Festival