Everything you need to know.

DELTA FEST is the first economic activation festival for the Deep South—designed to connect and align the people, capital, and systems already shaping ownership, entrepreneurship, and community infrastructure across Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Tennessee.

People building at every level—from personal ownership to system-level change.

DELTA FEST brings together people working across ownership, entrepreneurship, and community infrastructure—from individuals building in their own lives, to those shaping systems across the region.

A three-day journey from visibility to alignment.

DELTA FEST is a three-day experience moving from visibility → structure → alignment, designed to connect ideas, people, and opportunity into coordinated action.

Across the festival, you’ll experience keynotes, breakout sessions, curated networking conversations, and cultural entertainment.

We strongly encourage attending all three days to experience the full arc of the festival. If you’re only able to join for one day, you will still gain meaningful insight, connections, and value.

Yes—both structured and informal.

Connection is central to the experience, with both structured and informal opportunities throughout the festival.

Action-oriented, collaborative, and grounded in real work.

DELTA FEST is designed as a space for activation—where ideas move into action. Expect an environment focused on sharing tools, knowledge, and resources, and connecting them to real opportunities across the region.

Participants contribute to a space grounded in collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to moving work forward.

Come ready to engage, contribute, and take action.

Come ready to engage, connect, and share. DELTA FEST is designed for participation—what you bring matters. We encourage you to bring tools, resources, and real questions you’re working through, so you can leave with actionable insights and next steps.

Authentic, comfortable, and adaptable.

Wear what feels authentic to you. We recommend dressing in layers to stay comfortable with Jackson’s early September temperatures (typically mid-70s to high-80s°F) and as you move between festival venues, which may include time outdoors.

Access based on the day(s) you purchased.

Your pass gives you access to DELTA FEST keynotes, breakout sessions, curated conversations, and experiences for the day(s) included in your pass.

Some sessions require sign-up or have limited capacity.

Your ticket gives you access to DELTA FEST for the day(s) included in your pass; however, some sessions may require advance registration or have limited capacity. We recommend reserving your spot early when sign-ups open—we’ll email you when registration becomes available.

Some sessions will require it.

Some sessions require advance sign-up or have limited capacity. Others will be available on a first-come basis. Details will be shared with the agenda release.

If you’ve purchased a one-day or two-day pass and would like to attend additional day(s), you can purchase additional day ticket(s), subject to availability.

Yes, before check-in.

Tickets may be transferred to another individual as long as they have not been used. You can manage your tickets through your confirmation email (View Pass button) or registration portal. Click here for a step-by-step guiding article about managing your registration.

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Do it directly through your registration portal.

You can manage your registration through your confirmation email (View Pass button) or registration portal. Transfers are not possible once the ticket has been checked in. Click here for a step-by-step guiding article about managing your registration.

→ Log in to manage your registration

All sales are final.

All ticket sales are final. If you’re unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket.

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No—mobile is fine.

You can check in using your mobile ticket.

Yes, your pass allows movement.

Your pass allows you to move between venues and sessions throughout the day(s) included in your ticket.

Across a connected corridor in Jackson.

DELTA FEST unfolds across a connected corridor spanning The Westin Jackson, the Mississippi Museum of Art, and Thalia Mara Hall.

Additional venues may be added and will be within walking distance along this corridor.

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Stay within walking distance of key venues.

The Westin Jackson is our official hotel and will host breakout sessions. It is within walking distance of festival locations. Rooms at the DELTA FEST rate are available while supplies last.

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A walkable, connected experience.

DELTA FEST takes place across a walkable corridor. Additional details will be shared ahead of the event.

Details shared ahead of the event.

Check-in details, including location and hours, will be announced ahead of the event. You’ll be able to check in electronically at on-site kiosks or via your mobile ticket.

Released in phases.

As DELTA FEST takes shape, the agenda, speakers, and sessions will be released in phases. Registered attendees will be the first to know.

Yes—local options available throughout the day.

We’ll have some of the best food trucks in Jackson at the Mississippi Museum of Art available throughout the day for self-purchase, along with nearby cafés and dining options across the corridor.

Water refill stations will be available at festival venues.

We’re here to support you.

For questions about your registration, tickets, or the event:

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Yes—DELTA FEST is a public event.

DELTA FEST is a public event and may be recorded, photographed, and livestreamed.

We’re here to support your participation.

We’re committed to making DELTA FEST accessible and welcoming. If you require accessibility accommodations or specific support, please reach out in advance so we can work with you to meet your needs.

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Full details available online.

You can review the full DELTA FEST ticket policy here.

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