Experience the glitz and glamour of Tinsel Town right here in Tunica. Step into the dazzling world of Hollywood Casino, where the elegance and excitement of Las Vegas meet superior Southern hospitality to create something as glittering as Hollywood itself. This premier entertainment destination offers an unforgettable experience for visitors seeking thrills, relaxation, and a… Read more »
Sam’s Town Spotlight If rustic, relaxed, and rewarding sound like a truly special time, you’ll want to take part in all of the excitement at Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall Tunica. Step into a world of high-stakes thrills and an appealing atmosphere that provides great gaming, fantastic food, and all the amenities you’ll ever… Read more »
You don’t have to visit the Emerald Isle to discover the luck of the Irish. Towering over the eastern banks of the mighty Mississippi River, the Fitz Casino & Hotel in Tunica invites you to enjoy an unparalleled gaming and entertainment experience. Step inside one of Tunica’s friendliest casinos and you’ll be transported to an… Read more »
There’s no bond quite like the one between a father and child, a connection that often creates lifelong special moments and cherished memories. This year, why not take that quality time to new heights with a trip to Tunica, Mississippi? This inviting town is a veritable playground for grown-up adventures that you’ll both love, meaning you’ll… Read more »
Happy 2023! Most casinos will be offering party favors with a New Year’s Eve countdown. See below for specific promotions or events happening on New Year’s Eve. Fitz Casino & Hotel Car-A-Week & Promo Cash Giveaway Farewell to 2022 Hot Seat Gold Strike Casino Resort Entertainment: Third Coast at Stage2 Dining Specials: Horseshoe Casino &… Read more »
The casino is fun, a LOT of fun. And sometimes the fun sneaks up on you and leaves you with a price to pay come morning. We’re not talking about gambling losses. No, we’re taking about that dear-sweet-goodness-I-am-no-longer-21 morning hangover. Sometimes you show up for a good time and the good time hits back. But… Read more »
College football is wrapping up this month and some of your favorite SEC, AAC or Conference USA teams will be heading to bowl games this year! You don’t need the bright lights of a stadium to enjoy the majesty of the South’s most beloved pastime. Instead, you can travel to Tunica and experience high-end amenities,… Read more »
If you’re looking for fun and are ready to LOL all your cares away, head to Tunica this fall! Great comedic acts are filling the stages in 2022. Gold Strike is proud to present the world-renowned Bonkerz Comedy Series every Thursday night in the Gold Strike Theater. The weekly stand-up comedy series continues through October…. Read more »
Looking for a good time this 4th of July? Need to getaway? Check out this list of promotions and events at each casino in Tunica. For a complete list or more details for specific promos or events, visit tunicatravel.com.
We all know life is better when there’s a playlist. Songs can transport us to our favorite places and moments in our lives. All the movies we know and love best have a slapping soundtrack (and one that we probably know by heart!). We’re here to make your next Tunica road trip a pure cinematic… Read more »
1st Jackpot Tunica Entertainment: Unfazed at Stage Bar from 8p-12a Party favor distribution New Year’s Day – $500,000 myLuxury Car Experience grand prize drawing at 10pm Fitz Casino & Hotel Car Giveaway 12/31 @ 11:30p New Year’s Eve countdown with party hat distribution on casino floor All-You-Can-Eat Buffet $19.99: December 31 4p-11p & January… Read more »
Let’s get the obvious of the way: the whole human race is in desperate need of a vacation. After months indoors or cooped up in our homes, we’re practically gasping to be somewhere, anywhere, else. At this point, the stages of quarantine coping are proving to be more cyclical than linear, but signs of hope… Read more »
Against all odds, NCAA and NBA basketball are already heating up for what promises to be a stunning 2021 season. NBA legends are rising and falling while regular season shakeups in the NCAA deliver underdogs a chance at the March Madness crown. Buzzer-beating 3-pointers and glorious upset wins are practically guaranteed, and you can get… Read more »
Southern culture has no better representative than its food. The spirit, tradition, and values of the South are spices in themselves, translated through the tastebuds for a deeper understanding of place and people. Both inside and out of its six world-class casinos, Tunica, Mississippi, is still very much a Southern city. In fact, the glamor… Read more »
Chef Otis Dickerson, originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana brings his love for Southern quality and tradition to the new 662 Bistro at Horseshoe Casino Tunica. The restaurant’s menu is heavily influenced with the flavors of Creole and Southern cuisine. The menu looked so good we knew we had to try it our as soon as… Read more »
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Even in the midst of a global health crisis, Tunica’s six world-class casinos are committed to providing the same sensational, heart-pounding entertainment known throughout the South and beyond. With sanitation and safety in mind, Tunica has scrubbed every square inch of felt, leather, and neon to give guests… Read more »
The Tunica hospitality industry is excited to welcome back our visitors. All 6 Tunica casino properties are now open for business. Careful planning and new policies have been developed by our attractions and casino resorts in an effort to provide a safe and enjoyable entertainment experience. The safety of our guests and employees are of… Read more »
The Tunica hospitality industry is excited to welcome back our visitors as we begin to reopen our destination amenities. Careful planning and new policies have been developed by our attractions and casino resorts in an effort to provide a safe and enjoyable entertainment experience. The safety of our guests and employees are of the utmost… Read more »
Because music, like gaming, is a lot better when it’s live! Tunica hosts the latest and greatest at intimate venues that make you feel like you’re one of the band. If you’re looking for a great show – We Got It! And if you’re looking to have a beer and enjoy a local band, we’ve got that too on our casino stage bars.
Let’s ring in the New Year in Tunica, Mississippi! Here is your guide to New Year’s Eve events in Tunica.
Spending the 4th of July weekend in Tunica this year will get you in the patriotic spirit, but it’s not the 4th of July without seeing the beauty of red, white, and blue in the sky. Here is where you can watch the fireworks in Tunica.
On a hot streak at the casino and need to cool off? We have put together a list of our casino hotel pools. Book your room and find your own private oasis at one of our casino resort pools.
The Mississippi Blues Trail is your unforgettable journey into the land that produced arguably the single most important inspiration of modern popular music. Whether a die-hard blues fan or a casual traveler in search of an authentic experience, follow the trail and you’ll visit places you’ve never been and learn facts that you didn’t know about the area that is the birth place of the Blues.
There may still be a chill in the air but Tunica’s upcoming entertainment is heating things up. With big name concerts from Blues Traveler and Jonny Lang to Phillip Phillips and the comedy of Bruce Bruce and Rodney Carrington there is sure to be something for everyone.
“It’s the perfect spot for a boy’s weekend,” my wife said. I gave her a sidelong look. She tried to prove her point: “Steakhouses, casinos, cigars…”
Comfortably nestled away from the shadows of flashing casino lights, The Hollywood Cafe is one of Tunica’s hidden culinary treasures. If you blink, you might miss it. But believe me; you don’t want to do that.
This has to be my favorite time of the year. I look forward to the sun shining and warmer temperatures after a long winter. When Spring arrives I can not wait to get outside, take a stroll and explore. The great thing about being in Tunica is that I don’t have to go far to take a Spring stroll and if strolling is not your thing we even have a bike trail. Here are a couple of my favorite places to visit –
Angie, my longtime friend, and I were celebrating our recent retirement with a Creedence Clearwater Revisited concert at Gold Strike—one of the eight casinos in Tunica, Mississippi. We may be a pair of little old ladies in training, but we know how to have fun. Starting with the drive.
We love seeing everyones photos from their trips to Tunica. Here are our top 10 for the month of March.
Surprise and delight is the standard at the recently opened Spa at Horseshoe and there is no doubt that you will experience both when you visit. The spa is the perfect way to unwind from the stresses of everyday life.
This year the state of Mississippi celebrates an important milestone in its history with the 200th anniversary of its statehood.
It’s almost time to put on your party attire and ring in the New Year. Here is your guide to New Year’s Eve events in Tunica.
School’s Out for Summer! Time to start planning your next trip to Tunica to see these great shows!
As summer approaches and the days get longer, you often look for new experiences and new places to visit. Did you know that Tunica has three museums open and offering fun for all ages? It is a perfect way to spend a day in Tunica whether a regular visitor or a first timer!
Looking for the best place for live music in Tunica? Take a look at Tunica’s eight stage bars. They are sure to get you in the dancing mood.
It’s Friday and Springtime in Tunica! Read more to see a video of Super Chikan on our Gateway stage.
Make your Valentines extra sweet this year with these specials here in Tunica.
Haven’t figured out your New Year’s Eve plans yet? Check out what Tunica has to offer for your celebration on December 31-January 2.
Sam’s Town Tunica has partnered with Pinot’s Palettes in Memphis to bring you a fun alternative to Thursday nights. Pinot’s Palettes brings a local artist to Sam’s Town Tunica who will guide you step-by-step through a featured painting. At the end of the night you leave with your own masterpiece.
We’re throwing and flashing back in Tunica this summer with artists like . . .
It’s nice to escape the monotony of a typical weekend and do something different. It’s even nicer when my friends and I can take a little road trip, and maybe raise a little hell in the process. Tunica offers that escape…
Everybody is watching their spending these days. Some have decided that the first they should cut back on is fun. The truth is fun can be costly at times, but it doesn’t always have to break the bank. I happen to love being able too show just how much fun I can have on the least amount of money, so recently I took it upon myself to try to spend an entire afternoon in Tunica on a budget of, well, ZERO dollars! Crazy sounding, right? Well I will have everyone know that It was probably the most fun I have had in a while and I left about as rich as I came.
If you’re looking to laugh this Spring, Tunica is the place to be with a slew of comedians gracing our stages including Jay Leno, Sinbad, Gary Owen, Gabriel Iglesias and more.
If you’re looking for a good place to work up a sweat on your next visit to Tunica, grab your racquet and head to a tennis court that’s ready to be played all year long. At Tunica National Golf and Tennis, four indoor climate-controlled courts keep players cooled off or warmed up throughout the year, whatever the weather.
Growing up in the region, I’ve always been familiar with Tunica and the array of entertainment options the city offers. It wasn’t until recently, however, that I recognized Tunica’s position as one of the area’s premier golf destinations.
As we’re in the midst of Black History Month, we are reminded of the contributions that African Americans have made to our culture, country and world. One great offering is the creation of The Blues.
January 1st rang in the New Year 2015 and with it came the all-new Gateway to the Blues Museum. Located alongside America’s Blues Highway 61 at the entrance of the Tunica Resort area, the new museum officially opened to the public on January 26th.
Do you enjoy a nice glass of wine or to sip on some fine whiskey? If so you will want to stop by TEN10 Wine and Whiskey bar at GoldStrike Casino Tunica.
Goodbye 2014. Hello 2015!
This year is quickly coming to an end, and I don’t know about you, but I am ready to celebrate. Tunica is the place to be this New Year’s Eve. We have everything from live music, car giveaways, slot tournaments and fine dining. Here is a complete list of the New Year’s Eve activities. We are sure that there is something for everyone.
Something exciting took place last weekend in Tunica and I’m not just talking about Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Last week Hollywood Casino, Resorts Casino, and Sam’s Town Tunica Casino hosted the first ever Casino Strip Presents $100,000 slot tournament. This tournament was the first of it’s kind here in Tunica and let me tell you, it was a lot of fun.
Tunica along with the Mississippi Division of Tourism hosted a group of golf writers to the state. One of the writers, Susan Bairley writes a column on the APosition.com and we wanted to share her experience here in Tunica at Tunica National Golf and Tennis as well as at the Old Waverly course in West Point, MS.
The Gateway to the Blues Museum, Mississippi’s newest blues experience will open this January alongside blues highway 61 in Tunica Resorts. Just 20 miles from Memphis’s Beale Street and Elvis’ Graceland, it will serve as the perfect stop for tourists and music lovers searching for that authentic blues experience.
The 3rd annual music pilgrimage to the Birthplace of America’s Music has begun and Blind Mississippi Morris is back in Tunica for another great evening of live blues music. Named as one of the 10 best harmonica players in the world by Bluzharp magazine, Morris will perform from one of the Delta’s most unique venues – the Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center Stage alongside Blues Highway 61 on Wednesday, October 8th at 5:30 pm.
The thermometers rise has not cooled off the progress from here alongside Blues Highway 61 at the Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center and soon to be Museum. In fact, August has seen this project get hotter than a Mississippi Delta Juke Joint on a Saturday night!
The Horseshoe Casino hit a jackpot with the new look of Jack Binion’s Steakhouse. The new design is part of a $10 million dollar overall casino renovation at the property. Changes to the restaurant include an expanded dining space with a hip new bar area overlooking the casino floor. The dining room is sophisticated yet fun and is decorated with vintage pictures of Jack Binion himself.
Tunica is heating up this summer with lots of great entertainment like Ron White, Chevelle, Jake Owen, Collective Soul and more!
Each Spring we pull out the lawn chairs and stock the coolers for the Alive After Five concert series in downtown Tunica. The concerts are the last Friday of the month in May and June and are held in Rivergate park. Scheduled to perform this year is Nancy Apple and the WDB and Delta Heart. Here is a clip from last years concert where the Memphis Snake Doctors performed. For more information on the Alive After Five series contact Tunica Main Street at 662-363-6611.
It’s been about twenty years or so since I commented to my then wife to be, “look around you, is this not the most beautiful place on earth!” The comment was made during one of our late afternoon trips through the Mississippi Delta.
Take a ride down the Mighty Mississippi. Contributor Fawn Horton tells us the history of the Tunica Queen.
Are you ready to party like a rockstar? Well you and a lucky friend will have your chance this Memorial Day Weekend at the 2nd Annual Delta Country Jam.
Delta Country Jam returns to Tunica for it’s 2nd year on Memorial Day Weekend and discounted tickets are available at the Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center! Spend the holiday with partying with Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line and many more! Stop by and pick-up your tickets today!
Delta Country Jam is returning to Tunica for a 2nd year and it’s bigger than last! Come celebrate Memorial Day Weekend 2014 with big-name country acts Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line and many 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 the King Biscuit Blues Festival.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Just when you thought the Delta Country Jam couldn’t get any hotter, they go and add even more Country Music stars to the line up. The Delta Country Jam Music Festival is October 4-5, 2013.
Just when you thought the Delta Country Jam couldn’t get any hotter, they go and add even more Country Music stars to the line up. The Delta Country Jam Music Festival is October 4-5, 2013. I promise, you don’t want to miss the hottest music festival of the year.
The fun starts on Friday night when Billy Currington, Thompson Square, Jerrod Nieman, Josh Thompson and Steel Magnolia take the stage. On Saturday night things get turned up a notch with Brantly Gilbert, Kellie Pickler, Blackberry Smoke, Maggie Rose, Bush Hawg, Drake White, Michael Ray, Randy Houser and Tim McGraw with more artists still to come.
The festival will be held on the Abbay & Leatherman Plantation behind Hollywood Casino & Hotel. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster. Single day passes start at $80 and 2 day passes are $125. VIP packages are available starting at $280. For more information about VIP packages visit DeltaCountryJam.com.
Balloons return to the sky at the 2nd Annual Tunica Balloon Bash on August 9-11, 2013. Tunica will welcome 50 hot air balloons at five casino resort properties. Hot air balloonists from across the country will compete in early morning races to win over $12,000 in cash and prizes.
And this event isn’t just for the hot air balloon expert! Each casino property will host balloons in their parking lot for a balloon glow at sunset on Friday night with glows also on Saturday night as select properties. Visitors are invited to meet the pilots and experience the size and beauty of this majestic sight of the orange glow in the Mississippi Delta.
Do you ever get the song “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” stuck in your head and think about grabbing your girlfriends and heading out for some girl time? When I get that feeling the first place that comes to mind is Tunica. Of course we all know that Tunica is know for gaming and has 9 world class casinos to keep you entertained, but it’s also a great place for a weekend getaway with friends.
There is a lot going on in Tunica over the next few months. So much that it is hard to keep track of it all, so we put everything in one spot to make sure you don’t miss out on the hottest festivals, car shows and music events.
The new Americana Buffet opened last week at Gold Strike Casino to rave reviews. The newly renovated $8 million dollar buffet design is inspired by the area with a large skylight, southern pine and even Levi’s 501 jeans. Yep, you read that right. Levi’s are incorporated in the space and add a hip element to the buffet. But the design is not the only thing we are excited about.
Many of you may already have signed up to receive updates from Tunica via email, but did you know that there are even more ways to connect with Tunica? Not only do we promise to keep you up to date on breaking news, concert announcements and specials, we also have more ways for you to win comps from your favorite Tunica Casinos.
Gold Strike Casino recently renovated the Chicago Steakhouse and it reopened last week with new decor, new items on the menu and a whole new dessert menu that will make your taste buds dance. So I did what any foodie would do, I made a reservation and prepared myself for a mouth watering meal.
Country music is coming to the Mississippi Delta, October 4-5, 2013 for one of the largest and most anticipated country music festivals of the year, Delta Country Jam Music Festival. The festivities will be located on the Abbay & Leatherman Plantation behind Hollywood Casino & Hotel.
You don’t have to be in Mexico to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year. Some of our casinos are getting into the action and are serving up everything from free beer, yes I said free beer, live entertainment, party favors and special tournaments.
Want to experience the Mississippi River kind of like Tom Sawyer did but without having to get your feet wet? You can, on board the Tunica Queen. The Tunica Queen is an authentic riverboat that sails from the Tunica RiverPark and offers sightseeing, sunset and dinner cruises.
We recently went along for a ride and had a blast. See for yourself in our video from TunicaTV!
Showfest, the car, truck and bike show that shows off vehicles that are loud by sound – and by paint color – rolled into Sam’s Town for its 15th anniversary last May. Tunica TV was on site to catch some of the most unique and creative vehicles, including a 1934 Ford Model A. And now Showfest is returning to Tunica again on May 18 & 19, 2013. For information, visit their website ~ www.showfest.com or follow Showfest on Facebook or Twitter.
Who’s ready to (watch a) rumble? If you are, then we have the event for you! On Saturday, April 27, Resorts Casino Tunica will host live Prize Fight MMA Cage Fighting. Tickets are $25 and available by calling 866-706-7070.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full contact combat sport that has become very popular in the past few years. For more information about MMA, click here.
The Tunica Arena is hosting the Cowboy Mounted Shooting National Championships April 14-20, 2013 for it’s 10th year. Over 500 horses and their riders come to town to take part in the annual championship. Admission is free everyday during the event. On Friday, April 19th at 7 pm you will have a chance to see the top riders that are vying for the National Championship.
Check out our video from last year and make plans to come see for yourself. For more information on the event please click here.
Mark you’re calendars for Saturday, April 13 from 12noon-6pm for the Crawfish and Corvettes Festival at Fitz casino Tunica.
There will be crawfish, hot dogs, hamburgers, and nachos to munch on while browsing corvettes, new and old. Face painters and balloon artists will be on hand for the kids along with arts, crafts & apparel vendors for the adults.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once said “The only thing one can do when it rains is to let it rain.” Even though rain is a pain in the “boot-ie” the festival will be a go and no truer words can describe the 21 years of the Tunica Rivergate Music Festival. This year’s festival will be held April 19th & 20th rain or shine.
For country music fans, Tunica’s casinos have country artists like Vince Gill lined up in the next few months. But if you want to listen to great country music while dancing and having a drink or slot machine close by, don’t miss the Derek Joseph Band at one of Tunica’s stage bars.
Billy Jones Bluez, a blues-funk band from North Little Rock, Ark., will perform this weekend at Resorts Casino. Jones has traveled the world entertaining audiences with the sounds of nu-blues, and his band visits Tunica several weekends out of the month.
Monday, February 18 is Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday celebrating the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Whether you have Monday off work or are just looking to blow off a little steam, why not make a long weekend of it just down the road in Tunica? We promise not to tell your boss.
This week, we’re sharing our 7 favorite reasons why closer doesn’t mean better and why making a trip just down the road to Tunica is worth the drive. Yesterday, we talked about the great dining to be had in Tunica, and today, we’re telling you how to pair your dinner with a great show. If you enjoy a variety of world-class entertainment, then you definitely belong in Tunica, because we’ve got the shows and events that you want to see most.
At the Tunica Arena and Exposition Center, you never know what kind of event you’ll have the opportunity to attend during your visit. This season, the arena will attract events in cheerleading, motor sports, horse shows and more.
Tunica’s casinos attract live music performers across all genres. Rock, blues, R&B, pop and country: we’ve got it all to suit the tastes of all visitors. The bands and performers who regularly stop in Tunica gain followers who feel like their visit would be incomplete without seeing a set from their favorite live band. To help our readers get to know these performers a little better, Down the Road is launching a series spotlighting some of our favorite acts.
Are you getting excited for the Super Bowl but not sure where you are going to watch it? Harrah’s Tunica Field House Sports Bar and the Tunica CVB are giving away a Super Bowl getaway that includes a $200 tab at the Field House inside of Harrah’s Tunica and 3 hotel rooms. The Field House has great food, cold beer and too many TV’s to count and is the perfect place for you and your friends to watch the big game. To enter, click on the photo below and fill out the entry form. That’s all it takes to be entered to win. Winner will be announced on January 21st.
CONTEST DETAILS/RULES
~ Entries must be RECEIVED by Sunday, January 20, 2013
~ Winners will be ANNOUNCED Monday, January 21, 2013
One entry per person is allowed. Must be 21 or older to win and be a legal U.S. resident. Winners will be randomly chosen from all submissions. Prizes are awarded by Harrah’s Casino Tunica and the Tunica Convention & Visitors Bureau. Prizes do not include transportation. No prize substitutions allowed. Contest questions should be directed to the Tunica CVB Facebook page (Facebook.com/TunicaMS), Twitter page (@TunicaMS) or at DownTheRoad.TunicaTravel.com blog.
If you’re looking for the perfect place to kick back and watch college football bowl games this season, Tunica’s casinos are the perfect place for you and your friends. With nine world-class resorts featuring a host of bars and high-definition TVs, you won’t have to worry about missing one minute of the action.
If you are looking to take that special someone out for a romantic dinner and want to impress them with a perfectly paired wine we have a list for you. We have asked the head chef’s from many of Tunica’s award winning steakhouses to share with you their favorite entrée and wine pairing. We hope you enjoy and please come back and let us know your favorite.
Whether you call it bean bag toss, corn toss, baggo, bags or cornhole, the popular lawn game in which players take turns throwing beanbags at a raised platform with a hole in the far end guarantees a good time. And in Tunica, we’re all about a game that allows you to have a free hand for drinks! Whether you prefer being a spectator or participant, we have the event for you.
The American Cornhole Organization World Championships of Cornhole returns to Harrah’s Tunica on January 9-12, 2013.
How many of you feel stretched thin? Between school and work commitments, family obligations and seemingly never-ending lists of chores waiting to be done, it can be hard to find time in the day to sleep, much less to spend quality time with our significant others. Luckily, relaxation is just down the road, because Tunica offers a variety of different ways to help you and your loved one recharge and reconnect.
Whether you are wanting a low-key romantic evening with that someone special or looking to live it up with live music and balloon drops, this New Year’s Eve Tunica has something for everyone.
If you’re looking to spend a night out on the town, Tunica’s filled with great entertainment!
From poker experts to foodies to the couple who wants an adventurous variety, there are ways for every kind of couple to enjoy themselves in Tunica.
If you missed the balloon glow at the Tunica Balloon Bash last weekend, read on to see some of the photos attendees took from the events.
The Tunica CVB is getting ready to welcome visitors and more than 40 hot air balloons and their pilots to Tunica this weekend for the Tunica Balloon Bash. Here are some things to know in order to be prepared for the Balloon Bash weekend.
3 Doors Down kicks off their co-headlining tour with Daughtry at the 9th Annual The Better Life Foundation concert at Horseshoe Casino & Hotel Tunica on Saturday, November 17.
The Tunica Balloon Bash is only a few days away. If you can’t wait to take a tethered ride or watch the balloon glow, there are plenty of hot air balloon distractions on the Internet to pass the time until you head down the road November 9-11 to experience it for yourself.
While you’re lifted in a hot air balloon at the Tunica Balloon Bash, the experience might make you wonder how the 70-foot-tall balloons work. Read on to find out hot air balloon basics and how they launch from the ground.
Hot air balloons are going to brighten up the sky in Tunica next month when forty float in for the Tunica Balloon Bash. They’re fun to watch from the ground, but they also add pizzazz in movies, TV and when celebraties appear in them.
Do you Pin? If not, I’d highly recommend you check Pinterest out! It’s a highly addictive social media forum where you can find photos, recipes, and more of things that inspire you and share them with your friends! Many of us on Pinterest see all those pretty pictures of fabulous vacation spots and wish we were there, well now you can be
We have a chance for you to win a trip to Tunica which includes 2 nights hotel stay at a Tunica Casino hotel. Dinner for 2 at a fine dining restaurant at one of Tunica’s 9 casinos. Two buffet comps at a Tunica Casino Buffet. Choice of golf, $100 spa or $100 sporting clays at Willows. Dinner for 2 at the Hollywood Café along with $225 in gaming chips and and a gift basket from the Gateway to the Blues visitor center and gift shop!
Follow the steps below to enter ~
Step 1 – Follow TunicaMS on Pinterest.
Step 2 – Create a “Pin to Win in Tunica” board
Step 3 – Start pinning! Your board must have at least 15 pins.
Step 4 – Submit the URL on our contest page and hit submit. How easy is that?
For more information and contest rules click here. Contest ends on October 31, so get pinning!
On November 9-11, Tunica will host the first-ever Tunica Balloon Bash. We’re very excited to add tethered rides, balloon glows and a pilot competition to our visitors’ gaming experience that weekend. But all the talk about hot air ballooning has also made us wonder how they got their start.
On October 3rd Bridging the Blues will connect the week between the Highway 61 Blues Festival and King Biscuit Blues Festival with dozens of incredible blues events across Arkansas, the Mississippi Delta, and Memphis. Among those official events is possibly the first social media driven blues event in the world: the #BridgingTheBlues” #BluesTweetUp at the beautiful site of the Gateway to the Blues in Tunica, Mississippi — an ancient train station turned into a bluesy gift shop and valuable delta tourism resource.
You don’t have to wait until next may to smell the smoke in the air from teams cooking BBQ in the Mid-South. Harrah’s Tunica will have it for you this month.
The Smokin’ Aces BBQ Festival returns for it’s 3rd year to Harrah’s Tunica September 14-16 and it is sure to be great fun for everyone. Festival events include a FREE concert, FREE admission to the festival, a Carnival, and great BBQ for sale as well as all the standard carnival favorites! Carnival Wristbands are only $15 for Friday and $20 for Saturday for unlimited carnival riding privileges!
Make plans to bring the family for a weekend of food, fun, and entertainment!
If you need a few laughs to brighten up your day, check out Sinbad’s recent visit to Tunica on Tunica TV. The comedian was at The Funny Bone Comedy Club at Harrah’s Tunica in May, and we were left in tears from laughing so hard.
The Funny Bone at Harrah’s is Tunica’s only comedy club. It’s not uncommon for headliners like Sinbad to visit The Funny Bone. Jim Carrey and Steve Harvey are past performers, and former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Tim Meadows will perform at the club September 14-16. There are performances at The Funny Bone most Tuesday through Sunday nights, so check The Funny Bone website for a complete schedule of upcoming performances.
If you missed out on Sinbad’s performance, watch a clip of his routine and interview with Tunica TV. We especially appreciated that he took some time to recall the early days of Tunica.
Yesterday’s Closing Ceremony signified the end of this year’s Summer Olympics. You could wait four more years to experience the pageantry, drama and excitement of sport’s greatest showcase, or you could head on over to TunicaTravel.tv for an Olympics extravaganza that is totally Tunica.
Summer may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean Tunica’s entertainment is cooling off! Everyone else may be going back to school, but it’s time for you to start making plans to go back to Tunica! For a complete list of upcoming entertainment, click here.
As I mentioned in my last post, Harrah’s Tunica doesn’t have a shortage of options. And one place I like to have variety is in where I can unwind with a cold drink. While taking a break from blackjack or the dance floor, Harrah’s can supply you with your favorite cocktail. Here are few of my favorite spots to grab a drink at Harrah’s:
If you play tennis or just prefer hitting the ball back and forth, getting into tennis at Tunica National can be just what you need to stay in shape.
The most important reason for playing tennis at Tunica National is it is indoors on air-conditioned clay courts. That means no sun in your eyes when serving, no sweltering heat, and low impact on your joints from the clay surface, so even if you are out of the swing of things, you will hurt less the next day.
Sometimes it can drive a person crazy when a holiday falls in the middle of the week, but not this time. This 4th of July lands on a Wednesday giving you something to do all week in Tunica. Plus, if you’re like me you can use vacation to make it an extra long weekend before or after! That’s a Jackpot in my books! Here’s a list of the week’s activities:
The Tunica Convention and Visitors Bureau will host an after hours open house this Wednesday, June 27 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Homemade Jamz – The Youngest Blues Band in the Land will be the first ever act to perform live on the Highway 61 – Gateway to the Blues Stage. The event is geared to expose the members of the Tunica hospitality industry and local population on the opening of the 1st phase of the Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center, Museum and Office Complex located along US Highway 61.
It’s time to clean out the TunicaMS Comp Closet again! We have 8 Gold Strike Casino Resort one-night stay / buffet for two packages that will expire July 1, 2012 that we want you to win! Watch the video below to hear a question and then comment on this blog below, on a Facebook.com/TunicaMS contest post or by mentioning @TunicaMS on Twitter with your answer to be entered to win!
All entries must be received by Tuesday, 6/5/12 at midnight. Winners will be announced Wednesday, 6/6/12 at 10am.
All casinos in Tunica showcase big-name entertainment, but if you are looking for something with a little more punch, there may be no better entertainment option than “Fights at the Fitz.”
For most Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer and we tend to agree! Tunica is going to be packed this summer with great entertainment, hilarious comedy, exciting action and hot concerts! And don’t forget to soak up the sun in Tunica at the Harrah’s Tunica Heatwave Pool Parties. Make plans now to spend your summer in Tunica! For a complete list of upcoming entertainment, click here.
If you ever hear me say my job is all work and no play, then make sure to smack me upside the head! I thought this past weekend would be work, but it was all play thanks to the Funny Bone Comedy Club!
The TunicaTravel.TV crew spent our Friday night listening to the comedic talents of Sinbad. He was hilarious and after a full night of laughs my cheeks were hurting!
ShowFest is BACK at Sam’s Town Casino & Hotel on May 19 & 20, 2012 for its 15th annual show!
ShowFest Truck & Car Show is a national auto show that highlights quality show vehicles competing for top honors. If you love auto shows, then you can’t miss it! On average, over 600 vehicles participate including Show trucks, custom cars, classic cars, classic trucks, mini trucks, 4 wheel drives, Hot Rods, Rat Rods, Pro Street, custom SUVs, motorcycles and lowriders.
After months of cleanup and repairs following the 2011 Mississippi River floods, the Tunica RiverPark & Museum is back!!! And it’s time to shout it from the rooftops.
The RiverPark is a one-of-a-kind interactive, interpretive museum that showcases the life of the river and its history, featuring aquariums, ecotrails and riverboat cruises. During the hiatus the facility’s event space was reconfigured, pavilions with grills are being added to the grounds that can be rented for parties and family reunions and brand-new museum exhibits are in the works. Come see all the changes for yourself.
You’re invited to celebrate the reopening with us at the Tunica RiverPark Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 10 am – 5 pm. The day’s festivities will include live blues music, children’s activities, FREE admission to the RiverPark Museum, special Tunica Queen cruise schedule at a discounted rate, gift shop specials and more!
The Kentucky Derby aka the Greatest Two Minutes in Sports will take place on May 5, and even though there is no sports betting in Tunica we have a way for you to get in on the action. Tell us who you think will take home the garland of roses and if you choose the correct horse your name will be entered to win a getaway to the Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica. We will draw 3 winners at random from those that choose the winning horse. To enter, post your pick to the Tunica CVB Facebook page (Facebook.com/TunicaMS), Twitter page (@TunicaMS) or in the comment section below.
The Tunica Arena is hosting the Cowboy Mounted Shooting National Championships this week. This marks the 10th year that this event has been held in Tunica. Over 500 horses and their riders come to town to take part in the annual championship. Tunica TV stopped by the Arena to check out the action so we could share it with you.
For the music lovers out there, Horseshoe Tunica offers one of the Delta’s best places to enjoy live music. Horseshoe Tunica’s Bluesville features your favorite headline acts from country, rock and pop music.
Spring came early this year and that means your Spring fever has too. Not to worry, Tunica has just what the Dr. ordered with our hot entertainment lineup. We have something for everyone, car shows, crawfish, and concerts from Charlie Pride and Boston. For a complete list of entertainment, click here.
Grab your baskets and hop on over to the Tunica RiverPark & Museum for the 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the River Saturday, April 7, 2012!
This is a free event for the whole family. The festivities will begin at 2 p.m. with an Easter egg hunt for
children ages 3-10 on the garden terrace with games and prizes to follow. Come early and visit to the Mississippi River Museum and see all of the updates since the 2011 flood. Adults can enter you to win a dinner cruise for two on the Tunica Queen and other prizes from the Museum Gift Shop. Call 866.51RIVER (517.4837) for more information.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ANGELA KIRBY AND VICKIE CLARK FOR WINNING A CRUISE ON THE TUNICA QUEEN!
The sun is shining, flowers are blooming and best of all the Tunica Queen is sailing. This is the perfect time of year to get outside and experience the Mississippi River onboard an authentic riverboat sailing from the Tunica RiverPark.
Spring has sprung and my pink clipboard has been resurrected from last year. It’s said when the clipboards come out around the Tunica Chamber of Commerce office that it’s planning time for the Rivergate Festival. Can you believe 20 years have passed since the best little party in downtown Tunica started? We’ve got tons of fun and great entertainment coming. OK I’ll tell you what’s on the clipboard so far…
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season over and the indecisive weather driving me nuts, a little earlier this month I decided to take a mini vacation away from it all for the night. I couldn’t decide where I wanted to go, but I knew I needed a little rest and relaxation, a little fun and maybe a little special treatment would also be nice. I decided I would venture over to Hollywood Casino. It’s a short drive from Memphis, so I figured, why not?
Go all in while in Tunica and not just at the Blackjack table. The G.W Henderson Aquatic Center is Mississippi’s largest natatorium. This means that even when it’s freezing outside you can still swim like it’s summertime.
In our last Hollywood Casino spotlight we promised to bring you the scoop on awesome food at Hollywood Casino. Let’s dig in!
Well, what can I say? I like to eat, and on my latest trip to Tunica, Hollywood Casino’s Fairbanks Steakhouse seriously hit the spot. My biggest shock occurred when I traveled upstairs from the casino floor and stepped in the entrance. I felt like I had completely left the casino and gone somewhere entirely different. If it had not been for the windows that overlooked the casino floor, I might have had to go back downstairs just to make sure I wasn’t in a different dimension. I was immediately greeted by the House manager, Rex Lafayette, who was beyond professional and accommodating. My servers Bryan Fernandes and Mamadou Bah, where some of the most impressive gentlemen anyone would ever want to meet. Their service was impeccable.
Congratulations to the winners of the Tunica Super Social Super Bowl Giveaway
First Place – Janet Williams
Second Place – Elizabeth Neale
Third Place – Allyson Bossie
Are you placing your bets on the big game between Giants and the Patriots? Go all in with the Tunica Super Social Super Bowl Giveaway. To enter, click on the photo below and fill out the entry form. That’s all it takes to be entered to win one our our three prizes. Grand Prize winner will win a two night stay in Tunica, $50 in fine dining and two buffet comps. Second Prize winner will win a one night stay and two buffet comps. Third Place winner will receive two buffet comps. Winners will be announced on February 6, 2012.
2012 is the year to Live it Up Just Down the Road! Tunica’s got an amazing list of upcoming performers this year! To name just a few: B.B. King, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Moody Blues and Charlie Daniels Band. To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or for more information visit these links:
It’s the end of the year and we’re cleaning out the Comp Closet! We have buffets and fine dining comps that expire 12/30/11 and we definitely don’t want them to go to waste.
Can you believe that it is almost time to start making plans to ring in 2012? Whether you like to ring in the New Year with a quiet dinner or rock out with a group of friends, Tunica has something for you!
Here is a listing of our New Year’s Eve events. Keep checking back. We will be updating the list as more events become available –
Are you ready to Live it Up Just Down the Road? Tunica has a great list of upcoming shows! To name just a few: Lee Greenwood, 3 Doors Down, Tracey Lawrence & The Q’s Annual Jingle Jam. Make your plans now to come party with us!
For a complete list of entertainment, click here.
As a Memphian who frequents Tunica, I know a thing or two about great places to visit in Memphis while on your way to Tunica. Check out my list of top 5 stops on your way to Tunica.
A few weeks ago, I decided to take a Thursday and Friday off. I needed a serious break from my demanding workload and couldn’t think of a better place to escape than Tunica! I packed a weekend bag and jumped in the car for that familiar half an hour drive. Each time I go, I stay at a different hotel. Each one is like its own separate island. The casinos are different. The atmosphere is different. The rooms are different, and the food is different, too. This time I chose to stay at the Gold Strike Casino Resort for the first time. I guess I wanted to see how lucky I could be in a place whose name suggests that fortune is found within. Plus, I had heard some pretty awesome things about the hotel rooms and restaurants.
Fall is here! Some of my favorite things about this season are the changing leaves, cool nights wrapped in a blanket with a cup of hot cocoa, corn mazes and the State Fair.
As a kid, I remember my family going to the state fair specifically for the rodeo and then walking through the animal barns to see the horses that had just performed for us. For all you country boys and girls, it might not seem like much to be close to such a magnificent animal, but for this city girl it filled me with awe and amazement. And now as an adult, I get that same feeling when I visit the Tunica Arena & Expo Center.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR ENTERING OUR TRICK OR TREAT COSTUME CONTEST. THE WINNERS ARE:
Shirley Ross Carlisle ~ Shearon Roberts ~ Keith Sanders, Sr.
Looking for a family friendly activity to celebrate the first weekend of Fall? Head on down to Sam’s Town Tunica for the 12th 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.
As someone who often travels to Tunica to enjoy all the gaming, food and entertainment it has to offer, I know a little bit about how all those things can add up. So, sometimes it is nice to get a little something back for my faithful patronage. Each Tunica casino offers it own Player’s Cards and rewards programs offering loyal gamers tons of free perks. The more you play, the more points you earn. Free stays, free food and more? Where do I sign up? Well I’d be happy to tell you! Check out my list below with details on the perks and rewards for Player’s Card programs at each of the Tunica casinos.
The 2011 Smoking Aces Festival & BBQ Championship is taking place this weekend, September 16-17, hosted by Harrah’s Casino. The festival, which we talked about before and which benefits Porter-Leath, is billed as a celebration of some of the most important things in any man’s life: meats, motors, matches, music, malts and margaritas. Taken individually, any of those elements would make for a good weekend, but combine them and you are talking about one heck of a party. The Smoking Aces Festival will be a good time benefitting a good cause, but it’s not a fall weekend without a little healthy competition. We aren’t talking football here, we’re talking cornhole – the “matches” on the list of important m-words showcased by this event.
For adventure seekers, zooming down the Mighty Mississippi River on an airboat might seem like a no-brainer, but for those of us who prefer our thrill seeking to involve solid ground, riding an airboat might seem a bit daunting. I, without question, typically prefer dry land, but on this one particular morning I let my friends talk me into taking an airboat tour of the Mississippi River.
August – the dog days of summer, it’s hot, dry, humid – hotter, dryer and just down right sticky here in the Mississippi Delta. To top it off, summer is over and if you have children, it’s back to school time. But August brings promise, the promise of the first weekend in September. Yes, on the first weekend of September each year, it’s the time most wives love to hate – SEC Football and the opening day of dove season. And, that’s just the start, leading strait into a full season of the NFL complete with days of your significant other out communing with nature as it can only be found on a deer stand or in a duck blind!
The Smokin Aces’ Festival & BBQ Championship on September 16 -17, 2011 at Harrah’s Casino Tunica is a medley of fun, including:
Whether you like to eat, drink, dance or play, there’s something for everyone! Continue reading for more details on all the upcoming fun…
The Bellissimo Spa at Harrah’s Casino Tunica is the perfect way to unwind from the stresses of everyday life. Once you walk through the spa doors, you will soon forget the kids crying, husband complaining and your boss yelling at you to have your reports done.
Chrissy and I decided that we needed a break and booked a day at the spa. We both scheduled appointments for a Pure Fiji Body Experience and a Hot Stone Massage.
One mans junk is another mans treasure. Have you ever wondered if Aunt Marge’s creepy clown figurine collection is worth more than the $2.00 you would get at a yard sale? Then head to Horseshoe Casino Tunica on Sept. 3, at 2 p.m. and have your item valued by History Channel’s “Pawn Stars”, Old Man, Big Hoss, and Chumlee.
Need a reason to head to Tunica this month? How about we give you a bunch? Check out the latest Specials & Promotions here.
Some of Tunica’s Casinos’ current promotions and specials include freeplay and cold hard cash, discounted hotel stays or dining deals! Plus, there are some awesome hotel packages! And if you only have a day to spend in Tunica, why not head on over for Senior’s, Gals & Pals or Ladies days. Check out all the latest on our website, www.TunicaTravel.com.
And if you’re looking for the latest Tunica entertainment, click here.
Upcoming entertainment in Tunica is smokin’ hot! Here are just a few of the acts coming soon ~ Boys II Men, Rodney Carrington, The Men of Vegas, Pawn Stars, Train and The O’Jays.
We all remember the days when summer vacation always seemed to end too soon. Like most kids, we dreaded the return of school, teachers and homework. Nowadays, even some adults dread the end of summer. The end of summer means less sunshine, the looming inevitability of cold weather and the end of daylight savings time, ensuring that we leave work, essentially, in the dark..
Have you ever heard “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”? Well, if you’ve been in Tunica lately, humor is in the ear of the listener! If you’re looking to laugh, Tunica’s the place to Live it Up!
I love to laugh and try surrounding myself with funny people all the time. And with the opening of the Funny Bone Comedy Club at Harrah’s Tunica, it’s gotten a lot easier!
I’m pleased to report that the Tunica destination is alive, well and OPEN for business! Everyone is aware that we lived through a very difficult month of May due to the rising floodwaters of the Mighty Mississippi. Due to the great exposure of this event by both local and national news sources, we thought we would update you on the true story of the great flood of 2011.
Today officially starts the dog days of summer. With the longs day and hot temps in store for the next few months, make plans to cool off at Harrah’s Heatwave pool parties.
There’s still a chance that you could win a $5,000 Tunica Road Trip for you and five best buds! Because of the area flooding, we had to temporarily suspend our “Win a Road Trip with 5 Best Buds!” contest, but now WE’RE BACK!! Enter from March 7 until July 3 for a weekend getaway that includes a choice of hotel, golf, spa, museum and dining packages.
Recently, I was looking for something to do one Saturday afternoon. I was bored out of my mind and couldn’t stand lying around the house anymore, so I decided to take a drive to downtown Tunica. Tunica Main Street has always been a nice place to meet up with friends and family for the Alive After 5 concerts, but I never really spend much time there unless I’m headed to Crawfish Alley at the Rivergate Festival or to the Levee Shack inside the Tunica Pharmacy to pick up a gift for my mother. This time I decided to stop by and pick up a map of Tunica Main Street and a visitor’s guide, which you can find by clicking here.
***Winners Announced***
The lucky winners of the “Personally Paula” are:
Gail Evans, Marsha Finkley, Danny Oneill, Catherine Akers, Dean Swesey, Ruby Lackey Barnes
Ok Ya’ll, the queen of Southern Cooking and my personal favorite Food Network star Paula Deen is coming to Harrah’s Tunica this Saturday, June 11 for her “Personally Paula” stage show where she and various members of her family tell personal anecdotes and interact with the audience. AND WE HAVE TICKETS TO GIVE AWAY!!!!
Today Vision Airlines launched low-fare, nonstop air service between Tunica Airport (UTM) and the Northwest Florida International Airport in Destin/Ft. Walton Beach, FL (VPS). The airline will operate five flights a week to Destin, using a 30 passenger Dornier 328 turbo-prop aircraft. Parking will be free for passengers flying to and from the Tunica Airport.
Tunica National Golf & Tennis has had a long list of distinguished tournaments since opening in 2004. None however will draw more top ranked professional players to the Tunica area than the USGA Sectional Qualifier to be held on Monday, June 6, 2011.
Tunica is open! We may not be at 100% yet, but then again who is after Ol’ Man River punches you in the gut! The Mighty Mississippi tried it’s best to keep us down, but didn’t bet on the resilience of a great state like Mississippi.
We are happy to announce that all three casino properties at Casino Center Blvd. will be open for business this week! Day and times of reopenings are:
I am sure you all have seen the news of the rising Mississippi River and it’s affect on Tunica and the Casino Industry. While these have been a difficult couple of weeks, there are a lot of things still happening in the area.
Looking for something different to do in Tunica? Tunica’s Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino is home to the 14th annual ShowFest Truck and Car show on May 14 and 15, 2011. ShowFest is a national auto show that highlights top quality show vehicles competing for top honors. Over 600 vehicles participate that are available for viewing at the show, including Show trucks, custom cars, classic cars, classic trucks, mini trucks, 4 wheel drives, Hot Rods, Rat Rods, Pro Street, custom SUVs, motorcycles and lowriders. If you’re a motorhead, then you don’t want to miss out on this event. 
For more information, visit showfest.com or Facebook.com/showfest.
While Memphis is home to amazing attractions, restaurants and things to do, we don’t always have it all. You can fill in a few of the gaps with a short drive to Tunica, Miss. Here are five reasons why Memphians should take Highway 61 south across the state line:
1. Casinos may be verboten in Tennessee, but they’re legal in Mississippi. No matter what sort of bets you like to place, there are plenty of options (and good odds) at Tunica’s nine casinos.
This year, the Grizzlies celebrate 10 seasons of calling Memphis home, and it’s the perfect time to acknowledge those partners who have helped make the last decade such a great one. Just as the Grizz faithful come from all over the MidSouth, our partnerships stretch across the region, and no one has been as valuable – or as fun – as our friends down the road in Tunica.
Matt Jordan a regular contributor to this blog proclaimed earlier this week that he knows spring is here each year with the start of March Madness. For me, Spring has not officially Sprung in Tunica until what I affectionately call “Crawfish” week or officially know as the annual Tunica Downtown Event – called the Rivergate Festival.
Spring is finally here. It’s not because flowers are in bloom or because birds are in the air or because the weather seems to have warmed up a little. The only way I ever even notice Spring has started is because March Madness usually marks the beginning of Springtime for me.
In Tunica, we LOVE the color green! Especially when the cashier’s handing us our winnings! And when you’re looking to win, you’ve got to have a lucky charm.
Celebrate the Luck of the Irish in Tunica on St. Patrick’s Day!
Feeling lucky? Well then, change your “Irish I was in Tunica” t-shirt and head on over for St. Patrick’s Day at Tunica Roadhouse Casino & Hotel. Roadhouse welcomes Frankie Hollie & The Noise performing at the stage bar with drink specials including $1 draft green beer, $3 Irish Coffee, $3 Shamrock Shaker, $5 Irish Car Bombs, $3 Guinness & $1.50 domestic bottles. The green will be abundant (even if it’s just from the free t-shirts & beads!)
And thanks to Tunica Roadhouse’s Leprechaun, we’ve got a pot full of buffet & fine dining comps to give away!! Tell us what your Tunica Lucky Charm is and be entered to win! ENTER NOW!
Vegas may be called Sin City, but Tunica’s got 7 sins that will make you ask for forgiveness . . . Down The Road!
Greed
So, maybe this sin is a give-in for Tunica. If you’re coming to play slots, throw craps or hit 21, you’re looking to strike it rich here. Is that really so bad? We could all use a little extra green in our pockets!
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season now over and cabin fever now setting in, I decided to take a mini vacation away from it all for the night. I couldn’t decide where I wanted to go, but I knew I needed a little rest and relaxation, a little fun and maybe a little special treatment would also be nice. I decided I would venture over to Hollywood Casino. It’s a short drive from Memphis and I had not visited the casino yet, so I figured, why not?
Bragging rights are up for grabs this weekend as Tunica Main Street hosts the 9th annual Wild Game Cook-off. Think of it as the Memphis in May of wild game.
By: Elvis Presley Enterprises
Many Tunica fans don’t realize the close connection Elvis had with Las Vegas, but Vegas was the place Elvis got his stage stardom. We know at Graceland, Tunica is our Vegas! We also know Tunica has “a lot more action” to keep you entertained during your trip, so whether you are visiting Memphis with a day trip to Tunica, or staying in Tunica and coming to see us at Graceland, here are three new things we are looking forward to you seeing in 2011!
It’s only a few days into the new year, and I find myself wanting to look forward to a getaway. It really is the best way to cure the winter blues. Sometimes that “getaway” is just down the road because the entertainment is coming to me in the new year in Tunica!
Mississippi Natives 3 Doors Down recently held their seventh annual concert to benefit The Better Life Foundation at Horseshoe Tunica’s Bluesville raising more than $280,000. The event was kicked off with a Charity Ride from Jackson, Mississippi, to Tunica Roadhouse Casino and concluded on Saturday evening with a raffle of the Citizen Soldier III motorcycle valued at over $50,000, a silent auction, and concert.
When planning for New Year’s Eve, the ideal place has 24 hour entertainment, a champagne toast at midnight, drink specials, ways to win prizes or money, great music, and a place to hang your hat, so you don’t have to get on the roads after midnight. In Tunica, we have it all!
It’s football season! That means every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday there is a big game on TV. For those of you who will be in Tunica hitting the slots all weekend (or those of you who don’t have the NFL package like me and still want to see the big game on big TVs), Travel Tunica decided you need to know where to catch the game if you aren’t at home.
Barenaked Ladies is an unconventional name for a band, but then again the band has never claimed to be. With quick speaking lyrics in songs like “One Week” and “Pinch Me”, Barenaked is an original. The band released their first album in the early 90’s, but I bought my first album, Stunt, during my college years and the songs were addictive and just made me want to dance.
Festivals will fill the air soon on October 16th in Tunica and will be a guarantee for fun and food with Delta Day in Downtown Tunica and Romp on the River at the Tunica RiverPark.
Just a few days ago, the Town of Tunica was visited by the “California Gurl” Katy Perry, and her beau, Russell Brand. Tunica’s not unaccustomed to having big-name stars visit especially when they come to perform, but this mini-vacation for the soon-to-be married couple was a very welcome surprise.
Adam Lambert’s Glam Nation Tour is headed to Tunica September 11 at Harrah’s Casino! We were lucky enough to get 2 pairs of tickets to give to our loyal fans and followers! We asked to see your Glammed Up PROM pictures on Facebook and Twitter, and the winners are . . .
Food Network celebrities, Memphis legends, and owners of Neely’s BBQ, Pat and Gina Neely, will be burning up the Harrah’s Tunica stage September 18th giving the crowd a delicious dose of entertainment and the secrets behind their recipes for a happy home and red hot kitchen.
Wanna WIN TICKETS to see Adam Lambert in concert at Harrah’s Casino Event Center on September 11th?!
TunicaMS has 2 pairs of tickets to giveaway! In honor of Adam’s tour being title the “Glam Nation Tour”, we want to see you Glammed Up at your best! When were most of us our most Glam? PROM – of course! Post your best, worst or funniest PROM photo to our Facebook Fan page wall, and you’ll be entered to win tickets to see Adam Lambert on Saturday, September 11!
Elvis is King! That has been the saying for many years and is evident every year on August 15. That is the date for the annual candlelight vigil at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee. This year marked the 32nd annual vigil. I have always heard about it, and seeing that Graceland is just down the road from Tunica I decided to see for myself.
2010 marks the 75th anniversary of Elvis’ birthday and Travel Tunica thought what better time to experience Graceland. With Tunica MS being just 30 minutes away, we headed up Hwy. 61 to first have lunch at one of Elvis’ favorites, Arcade Restaurant.
Founded in 1919, the Arcade is Memphis’ oldest café, and Elvis frequented so often that a booth is dedicated to him. Not only is the food great . . . The Downtowner pizza is a must try, but the atmosphere and design is what moviemakers hope to find in a location. Click here for the complete story on the Arcade.
Next we headed to Graceland and were amazed at the number of people we saw on a Wednesday afternoon. There was a steady flow of tour buses driving through the Graceland gates.
You know the feeling you get when you “discover” a great band? I love hearing new music! And finding a local artist that I can tell all my friends about is even better. A few years ago, I happened upon a band named Gabby Johnson. Their cover songs were great, but then to hear the Gabby Johnson sound was awesome! Many people in the Mississippi Delta know exactly what I’m talking about as fans of Gabby Johnson.
You may have come to Tunica a dozen times to our nine casinos, but if you’re looking for a way to experience the culture of the area and Mississippi River while you’re here, we have the answer. Travel Tunica’s Chrissy, Lisa, and I boarded the Tunica Queen for a Tom Sawyer adventure.
Nothing says 4th of July better than fireworks. Spending the 4th of July weekend in Tunica this year will get you in the patriotic spirit, but it’s not the 4th of July without seeing the beauty of red, white, and blue in the sky. If you plan on staying in the Tunica/Memphis area, book your room now. Here are the largest scheduled displays and entertainment to let freedom ring!
It’s time to pack your bag and hit the road! Just down the road, Tunica is the place to get away from everything this summer.
The best place to start your planning is www.tunicatravel.com. Use the Road Trip icon to add places to your trip as you go through the site. Then you can go to My Trip Planner to see all of the places you’ll see on your Tunica vacation.
Do you come to Tunica to relax and get away because you are wound up from your daily life? Since most of Tunica’s entertainment can be enjoyed at night, a perfect daytime activity is tucked away just a few minutes from your favorite casino.
The Tunica RiverPark, located on the Mississippi River, has an award-winning interactive museum with aquariums and eco-trial as well the Tunica Queen, a 300 passenger riverboat that cruises Tuesday-Sunday with sightseeing and dinner cruises.
Whether you grew up listening to the Beach Boys, Billy Idol, Michael Bolton, or Rob Thomas, these are just a few of the newly announced entertainers coming to Tunica soon! Tunica’s entertainers this summer and fall range from top comedians like Bill Cosby and Bill Engvall to rock stars and country stars like Jewel, Clint Black, and Creedence Clearwater to high engergy entertainers like Chubby Checker and Little Richard.
If it is the springtime in the South you usually can find an outdoor festival every weekend, if not everyday — Tunica’s Crawfish Boil, Memphis’ Beale Street Music Fest and New Orleans Jazz Fest, just to name a few. BUT, no festival this time of year can compare to Memphis’ World Championship Barbeque Cooking Contest.
Are you ready to see some of the biggest names in entertainment hit Tunica’s stages? Will you already be in Memphis for Memphis in May? Buy your tickets now for Tunica concerts and events, and plan your trip just down the road today! Here’s a complete listing of all of the headliners coming soon!
The Tunica Queen is setting sail for the season, and it will be cruising on the Mississippi River with a new schedule this year.
“Because our visitors have enjoyed the cruises so much in the past, we are making the cruises longer this season, and we will be offering one sightseeing cruise Tuesday through Friday,” Lynn Barton, one of the owners of the Tunica Queen, said. “There will be two sightseeing cruises also offered at 11:30 and 2:00 on Saturday and 1:00 on Sunday. Dinner and entertainment cruises will be offered Friday and Saturday at 6:30, for visitors to be able to view the sunset over the Mississippi River.”
For crawfish lovers and music fans, an event is coming to Tunica that promises a good time.
The Rivergate Festival, an annual event held in Downtown Tunica, will be from April 16-17. Organizers say the good food and entertainment are always big draws for the festival.
For many, when I say the words “Village People” it conjures up images of a policeman, an Indian chief or maybe even a construction worker. However, while that band makes me want to use my arms to spell out “YMCA,” they also remind me of other successful bands and singers in that era — some of which are returning to the stage in Tunica over the next few months. Keep reading to find out what three songs spent the “Village People” decade on top of the charts.
Do you still have polyester suits in your closet? Did you feather or tease your bangs? Is your favorite radio station the oldies or classic rock? Do you know the words to every song played? Why not plan a trip to Tunica to meet the stars in person and sing the hits you grew up hearing?
Here are the ‘60’s, ‘70’s, and 80’s stars hitting Tunica’s stages soon!
If you’re a night owl, like I am, you have probably spent time with the remote trying to find the perfect late night humorist to end your night with. I’ve watched all the late night guys and Craig Ferguson is by far my favorite! So to get the opportunity to watch him live in Tunica was a must.
Recent Comments