Wheels & Wings Fest Returns to City Park!

Wheels and Wings Fest on April 6th at the Olive Branch City Park from 9 am – 4 pm. The ARC Northwest Mississippi will be hosting the Cruisin with the ARC Car Show from 9 am - 2 pm. The tantalizing aroma of sizzling wings will once again fill the air as the DeSoto Wings and Ribs Competition and Festival returns to Olive Branch City Park on April 6th, 2024. From 11 am to 4 pm, wing enthusiasts and families alike are invited to indulge in a day of flavor, fun, and philanthropy.

There are many opportunities for individuals, businesses, churches, and organizations to get involved:

Support the event by being a Sponsor
VOLUNTEER! Go to VICNET and click on April 6th for volunteer opportunities
Sample championship-worthy wings as a People’s Choice Taster - sign up at the info tent at the festival.
Participate in the Hot Wing Eating Contest - sign up at the info tent at the festival.
Cruise into the Car Show and vote for People's Choice- purchase tickets at the info tent at the festival.

To learn more, please email info@desotodreamcenter.org or give us a call at 662-510-5900.

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

Come view the Great American Total Solar Eclipse! The City of Olive Branch is in the path of 97% totality. It is the closest we will be until 2075. Come enjoy music, food trucks, and more in City Park from 11 am till 3 pm. Solar Eclipse viewing glasses will be given out to attendees while they last! Live music will be provided by Mississippi Moon Festival.

Join us for a viewing of Shrek at the Wesson House on Thursday April 18th

Spring Movie Under the Stars

Join us for a Spring Movie Under the Stars with a showing of Shrek at the Wesson House Lawn on Thursday, April 18th. Domino's Pizza will be on site starting at 6pm. Movie starts at 7pm.

Community Shred Day and Drug Take Back day is Saturday April 27th

Community Shred and Drug Take Back Day

Join us Saturday, April 27th at the Olive Branch Police Department for Community Shred and Drug Take Back Day. Shredding Services will be provided by DeSoto Shred from 10am till 2pm.Please have papers loose with no staples or paperclips.

Residents can help us keep our community safe through the safe disposal of unwanted, unused or expired medication. Please no syringes!

Upcoming Public Meetings

4/2: Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting, 6:00 PM, City Court Building

4/9: Planning Commission, 6:00 PM, City Court Building

4/11: Board of Zoning Adjustment, 6:00 PM, City Court Building

4/16: Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting, 6:00 PM, City Court Building

Board of Aldermen & Planning Commission meetings are live-streamed on the City's YouTube Channel which can be found at www.youtube.com/@cityofob.

Farmers Market Applications

There's still time to get your application in as a vendor for the 2024 Olive Branch Farmers Market! Interested vendors must complete a general food safety course with the DeSoto County Extension Office and turn in an application to City Hall by April 26th. Learn more at www.obms.us/farmersmarket.