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Oxford, Mississippi food calendar
What is in season in Oxford, Mississippi, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Oxford, Mississippi
The best of January: Fried catfish, Shrimp and grits.
In season
- Market produce
The Oxford Community Market, Tuesday afternoons, with a winter market.
Eat it now
- Fried catfish
Taylor Grocery's porch wait and Ajax's catfish entrée, all year.
- Shrimp and grits
On City Grocery's menu since 1992.
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in Oxford, Mississippi
The best of February: Fried catfish, Shrimp and grits.
In season
- Market produce
The Oxford Community Market, Tuesday afternoons, with a winter market.
Eat it now
- Fried catfish
Taylor Grocery's porch wait and Ajax's catfish entrée, all year.
- Shrimp and grits
On City Grocery's menu since 1992.
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in Oxford, Mississippi
Shoulder seasonThe best of March: Fried catfish, Shrimp and grits.
In season
- Boiled crawfish
Seasonal at LandShark Seafood & Catfish.
Mar–May - Market produce
The Oxford Community Market, Tuesday afternoons, with a winter market.
Eat it now
- Fried catfish
Taylor Grocery's porch wait and Ajax's catfish entrée, all year.
- Shrimp and grits
On City Grocery's menu since 1992.
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in Oxford, Mississippi
Peak seasonThe best of April: Fried catfish, Shrimp and grits, Double Decker Arts Festival.
In season
- Boiled crawfish
Seasonal at LandShark Seafood & Catfish.
Mar–May - Market produce
The Oxford Community Market, Tuesday afternoons, with a winter market.
Eat it now
- Fried catfish
Taylor Grocery's porch wait and Ajax's catfish entrée, all year.
- Shrimp and grits
On City Grocery's menu since 1992.
On the calendar
- Double Decker Arts Festivallate April
Food, music and art on the Square; April 24-25 in 2026.
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in Oxford, Mississippi
Shoulder seasonThe best of May: Fried catfish, Shrimp and grits, Mid-Town Spring Fest.
In season
- Boiled crawfish
Seasonal at LandShark Seafood & Catfish.
Mar–May - Market produce
The Oxford Community Market, Tuesday afternoons, with a winter market.
Eat it now
- Fried catfish
Taylor Grocery's porch wait and Ajax's catfish entrée, all year.
- Shrimp and grits
On City Grocery's menu since 1992.
On the calendar
- Mid-Town Spring Festearly May
At Mid-Town Shopping Center; May 2 in 2026.
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in Oxford, Mississippi
The best of June: Fried catfish, Shrimp and grits.
In season
- Market produce
The Oxford Community Market, Tuesday afternoons, with a winter market.
Eat it now
- Fried catfish
Taylor Grocery's porch wait and Ajax's catfish entrée, all year.
- Shrimp and grits
On City Grocery's menu since 1992.
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Oxford, Mississippi
The best of July: Fried catfish, Shrimp and grits.
In season
- Market produce
The Oxford Community Market, Tuesday afternoons, with a winter market.
Eat it now
- Fried catfish
Taylor Grocery's porch wait and Ajax's catfish entrée, all year.
- Shrimp and grits
On City Grocery's menu since 1992.
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Oxford, Mississippi
The best of August: Fried catfish, Shrimp and grits.
In season
- Market produce
The Oxford Community Market, Tuesday afternoons, with a winter market.
Eat it now
- Fried catfish
Taylor Grocery's porch wait and Ajax's catfish entrée, all year.
- Shrimp and grits
On City Grocery's menu since 1992.
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Oxford, Mississippi
Shoulder seasonThe best of September: Fried catfish, Shrimp and grits.
In season
- Market produce
The Oxford Community Market, Tuesday afternoons, with a winter market.
Eat it now
- Fried catfish
Taylor Grocery's porch wait and Ajax's catfish entrée, all year.
- Shrimp and grits
On City Grocery's menu since 1992.
Plan around
- Ole Miss footballhome football Saturdays
Hotels and tables fill; book ahead.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Oxford, Mississippi
Peak seasonThe best of October: Fried catfish, Shrimp and grits, Southern Foodways Symposium.
In season
- Market produce
The Oxford Community Market, Tuesday afternoons, with a winter market.
Eat it now
- Fried catfish
Taylor Grocery's porch wait and Ajax's catfish entrée, all year.
- Shrimp and grits
On City Grocery's menu since 1992.
On the calendar
- Southern Foodways Symposium
The Oxford-based SFA holds its 2026 fall symposium in Memphis, Oct. 10-11.
Plan around
- Southern Foodways Symposiummid October
The Oxford-based SFA meets in Memphis in 2026 (Oct. 10-11).
- Ole Miss footballhome football Saturdays
Hotels and tables fill; book ahead.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Oxford, Mississippi
Shoulder seasonThe best of November: Fried catfish, Shrimp and grits.
In season
- Market produce
The Oxford Community Market, Tuesday afternoons, with a winter market.
Eat it now
- Fried catfish
Taylor Grocery's porch wait and Ajax's catfish entrée, all year.
- Shrimp and grits
On City Grocery's menu since 1992.
Plan around
- Ole Miss footballhome football Saturdays
Hotels and tables fill; book ahead.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Oxford, Mississippi
The best of December: Fried catfish, Shrimp and grits.
In season
- Market produce
The Oxford Community Market, Tuesday afternoons, with a winter market.
Eat it now
- Fried catfish
Taylor Grocery's porch wait and Ajax's catfish entrée, all year.
- Shrimp and grits
On City Grocery's menu since 1992.
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.