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Tunica Main Street pivots from Wild Game Cookoff to Mah‑jong fundraiser as it seeks sponsorships
Summary
Tunica Main Street reported it will not hold the smaller Wild Game Cookoff in 2026 and plans a Mah‑jong fundraiser while seeking increased casino sponsorships for River Gate and other events.
At the Jan. 20 Tunica Board meeting, Tunica Main Street representative Ms. Withers updated the Board on the organization’s plans for 2026, including sponsorship outreach and a change in fundraising strategy.
Ms. Withers said Main Street is pushing to increase casino sponsorships for the River Gate activities; historically casinos have been major sponsors and she hopes they will increase support. She reported that Main Street's board voted not to hold the Wild Game Cookoff this year because it is a smaller event that typically loses money. In its place, the group plans a Mah‑jong fundraiser.
The Board thanked Ms. Withers for the update. Additional event dates were noted for May 2026 in the minutes; details about the Mah‑jong fundraiser (date, ticket price, or expected revenue) were not specified in the minutes.
