Natchez — The last weekend of September may signal fall is around the corner, but the weekend is anything but a quiet one with plenty to entertain visitors and locals alike.

The weekend is shaping up to have partly sunny skies, with highs in the mid- to upper-80s and lows in the mid- to upper-60s.

Jim Bowie Festival and Barbecue Throwdown

Bring your party attitude to the Riverview RV Park in Vidalia Friday and Saturday for the annual Jim Bowie Festival and Barbecue Throwdown.

The event serves as the Kansas City Barbecue Society’s sanctioned Louisiana state championship, and competitors go all out to prove who can serve up the best plate of barbecue for a chance to win thousands of dollars and a chance to go to nationals.

Sizzling meat won’t be the only sound in the air, as both days boast a packed musical line-up in the afternoon.

Festival Co-chair Jamie Wiley said vendors, children’s slides, a bungee drop and other activities will be available.

Admission is $5 for adults. Children 12 and younger are free.

The festival lasts from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Barbecue awards will be presented at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.

Grand opening of the new Natchez-Adams County Humane Society Shelter

Prepare for a purr-fect celebration Saturday as the Natchez-Adams County Humane Society officially opens its new shelter Saturday.

The celebration starts at 9 a.m. with a parade of animals moving from the old shelter to the new. Humane society president Kathy Fitch said everyone is invited to come and help escort the dogs and cats to the new facility.

“Just come and walk and experience it,” Fitch said.

After the procession, Fitch said a brief dedication ceremony would take place, followed by a public viewing of the shelter that will last until noon.

The new shelter is located at 475 Liberty Road in Natchez and the old Is located at 392 Liberty Road. Anyone interested in escorting the animals should arrive before 9 a.m. at the old shelter.

‘Broadway Favorites’

The Natchez-Adams County Humane Society will have its first benefit concert Saturday night to support the group’s new shelter, which will officially open earlier in the day.

Broadway vocalist Annie Fitch will perform a number of popular tunes at the concert, which begins at 6:15 p.m. at Waverly Plantation, 790 U.S. 61 South.

Tickets are $40 and includes appetizers. For ticket information contact Susan Callon at 601-660-5268.

Friday night football

This Friday, Natchez High School will face Provine at home while ACCS, Trinity and Cathedral will be on the road. ACCS will face St. Aloysius, Trinity will go up against Amite School Center and Cathedral will battle Simpson Academy respectively.

Vidalia High, Ferriday High and Delta Charter will all be staying at home. Vidalia will face Bolton, Delta Charter will go against Oak Grove and Ferriday will go head to head with Wilkinson County High School.

All games start at 7 p.m.

Natchez Little Theatre’s “The Little Foxes”

The Natchez Little Theatre kicks off its Natchez Fall Pilgrimage performance, “The Little Foxes,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Lillian Hellman’s play tells the story of the three ruthless Hubbard siblings as they struggle for dominance in their new business venture. Only one can come out on top but, in a play where greed and power are the only goals, even the winners end up losing.

Tickets are $15. Performances are 7:30 p.m. every Friday, Saturday, Monday and Wednesday through Oct. 10 with a 2 p.m. matinee Oct. 11.

Reservations can be made at 601-442-2233 or at natcheztheatre.org.