VIDEO: Brunch and Browse Through Town

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- For most Sundays in downtown Starkville, businesses close their doors until the start of the next week.

For the past few years, there are exceptions to that norm on home football game weekends.

This gives fans a lot more reasons to stay in Starkville during a home game weekend.

Longer business hours brings more revenue for main street businesses and also lets different fan bases experience Starkville.

For last few years, home and visiting team fans are able to experience more than just Mississippi State… The city of Starkville, as well.

Businesses see the benefits to both visitors and the main street community.

Some weekends are busier than others, and that revolves around when kickoff is.

When business booms, workers can lose track of what day it is.

And the opportunity to showcase local stores gives a sense of pride to Starkville Main Street.

Kickoff for this coming home game is 3 o’clock.

It’s not a late game, but it may just be late enough for fans on both ends to make a weekend out of their trip to Starkville.