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Higher Purpose Fest Brings Celebration of Music, Food, and Wellness to Clarksdale
PR Newswire
Thu, July 9, 2026 at 10:28 PM GMT+5:30
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Founding nonprofit celebrates Decade of Impact in the Mississippi Delta
CLARKSDALE, Miss., July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Higher Purpose Hub (HPH) is proud to announce the return of its annual Higher Purpose Fest, taking place Thursday, August 6 through Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Coahoma County Higher Education Center in Clarksdale, MS. Now in its fourth year, the festival expands to a three-day experience that brings together music, food, wellness, under one banner. This year’s festival also marks a milestone moment for the organization as Higher Purpose Hub commemorates 10 years of impact across the Mississippi Delta.
For the first time, Higher Purpose Hub is merging its three premier events: the Community Market, Business Summit, and the Awards Gala, into a single, unified festival weekend. The result is a one-of-a-kind cultural and economic gathering designed to ensure there is something for everyone, from families and foodies to entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers
“Ten years ago, we set out to build a different kind of future for the Mississippi Delta, one rooted in the brilliance, joy, and resilience of our people,” said Dr. Tim Lampkin, Founder & Executive Director of Higher Purpose Hub. “The Higher Purpose Fest is the embodiment of that vision. By bringing our community market, business summit, and awards gala together for the very first time, we are creating a flagship moment that honors a decade of progress and sets the stage for what is possible in the next ten years.”
Higher Purpose Hub work has been possible by leveraging local, state, regional, and national partnerships. Community Education, Storytelling, and Grantmaking are the key tools utilized to improve opportunities for youth, women, and Black residents. Over the next ten years, the organization is working collaboratively with local partners on ten outcomes to reduce poverty in the region
Higher Purpose Fest Schedule of Events
Thursday, August 6, 2026 | Community Market | 3:00 – 8:00 p.m
Free and open to the public, the Community Market kicks off the weekend with great food, music, and wellness vibes. The culinary stage will feature cooking demos from Talisa Shivers and Turnip Todd, alongside a hands-on raised bed gardening demonstration with Jaylen Hudson. Attendees can also find their flow at the wellness corner with yoga sessions led by Maya Morris and Candace Sausberry. Guests will have access to a curated retail shopping experience, family zone, and onsite health services, The music takes over centerstage, with DJ Amber Love spinning as the official DJ, alongside live performances from Cuz Band, Marion Cork, Mike Steele, and Edna Nicole + Delta Ave.
