By Lisa Konupka on Saturday October 26, 2013

On October 26, 2013 history was made at Bally’s Casino Tunica. That was the day that competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut at 121 Twinkies at the 1st Ever World Twinkie Eating Championship. Why Twinkies you say? Well in November of 2012 it was announced that the Twinkie would no longer be made. Leaving millions of cake lovers in mourning. But alas, in 2013 Twinkies went back into production and have made what Hostess says is “the sweetest comeback in the history of ever”. Bally’s Casino Tunica hosted this sweet comeback along with Hostess Brands and gathered some of the worlds top competitive ranked eaters for…

On October 26, 2013 history was made at Bally’s Casino Tunica. That was the day that competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut at 121 Twinkies at the 1st Ever World Twinkie Eating Championship. Why Twinkies you say? Well in November of 2012 it was announced that the Twinkie would no longer be made. Leaving…

By Webster Franklin on Friday September 20, 2013

The 2nd annual Bridging the Blues musical pilgrimage begins with 2 festivals just 90 miles from each other -  the Delta Country Music Jam in Tunica and the Mighty Mississippi Music Fest  just outside of Greenville the weekend of October 4th.  The ten-day three state music festival concludes in Helena, AR with the King Biscuit Blues Festival. (more…)

The 2nd annual Bridging the Blues musical pilgrimage begins with 2 festivals just 90 miles from each other -  the Delta Country Music Jam in Tunica and the Mighty Mississippi Music Fest  just outside of Greenville the weekend of October 4th.  The ten-day three state music festival concludes in Helena, AR with…

By Chrissy Garner on Thursday September 19, 2013

The Smokin’ Aces BBQ Festival returns to Harrah’s Tunica September 20-22 and it is sure to be great fun for everyone.  The festival events include (more…)

The Smokin’ Aces BBQ Festival returns to Harrah’s Tunica September 20-22 and it is sure to be great fun for everyone.  The festival events include (more…)

By Chrissy Garner on Friday September 13, 2013

Looking for a family friendly activity? Head on down to Sam’s Town Tunica for the 14th Annual Delta River Cruisin’ Car Show hosted by the Memphis Street Rods. This annual show is one of the largest gatherings in the Mid-South of classically restored vehicles, hot rods and street rods. (more…)

Looking for a family friendly activity? Head on down to Sam’s Town Tunica for the 14th Annual Delta River Cruisin’ Car Show hosted by the Memphis Street Rods. This annual show is one of the largest gatherings in the Mid-South of classically restored vehicles, hot rods and street rods. (more…)

By Lisa Konupka on Tuesday September 3, 2013

The countdown is on for the biggest Country music festival this year, the Delta Country Jam on Oct. 4th and 5th and we have your tickets.  Purchase your tickets at the Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center for a discounted rate of just $57 each day. That is an over $30 savings compared to what you would pay online. (more…)

The countdown is on for the biggest Country music festival this year, the Delta Country Jam on Oct. 4th and 5th and we have your tickets.  Purchase your tickets at the Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center for a discounted rate of just $57 each day. That is an over…

By Travel Tunica on Friday August 30, 2013

Tunica welcomes the Delta Country Jam this fall on October 4 and 5 including artists Tim McGraw, Billy Currington, Kellie Pickler and many more! As a thank you for signing up to receive Tunica’s texts, we’re offering a special discounted daily rate of only $45 to the Delta Country Jam music festival! You’ll save 50% off the posted Ticketmaster.com daily rate. The ticket offer begins Friday, August 30 and ends Sunday, September 15. To purchase your tickets, you will be required to present your cell phone with the text message from 31996, as well as provide the phone number you…

Tunica welcomes the Delta Country Jam this fall on October 4 and 5 including artists Tim McGraw, Billy Currington, Kellie Pickler and many more! As a thank you for signing up to receive Tunica’s texts, we’re offering a special discounted daily rate of only $45 to the Delta Country Jam…

By Lisa Konupka on Tuesday August 27, 2013

The summer may be coming to a close on the calendar but things are just starting to heat up in Tunica.  We have some of the biggest names in entertainment coming our way as well as some cool cars and hot BBQ. (more…)

The summer may be coming to a close on the calendar but things are just starting to heat up in Tunica.  We have some of the biggest names in entertainment coming our way as well as some cool cars and hot BBQ. (more…)

By Lisa Konupka on Monday August 26, 2013

If you live in Memphis then you know the name Jerry "The King" Lawler.  If you don't know who he is, Jerry Lawler is famous in the wrestling world and has more championships than any WWE wrestler. Why are we talking about the second king that has come out of Memphis? Well Resorts Casino Tunica opened the Jerry "The King" Lawler museum this weekend. (more…)

If you live in Memphis then you know the name Jerry "The King" Lawler.  If you don't know who he is, Jerry Lawler is famous in the wrestling world and has more championships than any WWE wrestler. Why are we talking about the second king that has come out of…

By Lisa Konupka on Thursday August 15, 2013

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the 2nd Annual Tunica Balloon Bash. It was a beautiful weekend to fly balloons and we have a ton of awesome photos that were submitted for our photo contest. It was so difficult to choose just three winners for our contest but we did and here are the winning photos. (more…)

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the 2nd Annual Tunica Balloon Bash. It was a beautiful weekend to fly balloons and we have a ton of awesome photos that were submitted for our photo contest. It was so difficult to choose just three winners for our contest…

By Travel Tunica on Tuesday August 6, 2013

The 2nd annual Bridging the Blues musical pilgrimage begins with 2 festivals just 90 miles from each other -  the Delta Country Music Jam in Tunica and the Mighty Mississippi Music Fest  just outside of Greenville the weekend of October 4th.  The ten-day three state music festival concludes in Helena, AR with the King Biscuit Blues Festival. One of the special parts of the overall Bridging the Blues event is the unique music venues and live music that can be found through out the entire Delta Region between these major festivals.  There is no more unique venue than the Gateway to…

The 2nd annual Bridging the Blues musical pilgrimage begins with 2 festivals just 90 miles from each other -  the Delta Country Music Jam in Tunica and the Mighty Mississippi Music Fest  just outside of Greenville the weekend of October 4th.  The ten-day three state music festival concludes in Helena, AR…