It’s no secret that the Coast likes to have a good time, especially when the weather turns warm and exciting outdoor activities abound. Make sure to mark these events on your calendar so you don’t miss any of the fun!
APRIL
“Celebrate the Gulf” Marine Education Festival
grandbaynerr.org/celebrate-the-gulf/
April 1
War Memorial Park, Pass Christian
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
free admission
(228) 475-7047
Art in the Pass
passmainstreet.com/events/artinthepass
April 1-2
War Memorial Park, Pass Christian
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
free admission
(228) 452-3315
Biloxi Chamber Craft Beer Festival
mscoastchamber.com/events/details/5th-annual-biloxi-chamber-craft-beer-fest-30962
April 1
MGM Park, Biloxi
4-7 p.m.
Early registration $40, gate admission $50, VIP registration $75
(228) 604-0014
Spring Native Plant Sale and Earth Day Festivities
pascagoula.audubon.org/
April 3-21
Pascagoula River Audubon Center, Moss Point,
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
free admission
(228) 990-7389
Annual Arts Alive
www.hancockarts.org/ARTS-ALIVE!-2023
April 15
Old Town Bay St Louis
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
free admission, or suggested $5 donation
(228) 342-4521
Annual Crawfish Music Festival
www.mscoastcoliseum.com
April 21-23
Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi
Festival gate times and ticket prices vary ($34-$109); prices will increase on day of event, and children age 5 and under free in general admission sections only.
(800) 726-2781
(228) 594-3700
2nd Annual Cannabis Fest
cannabisfestivalms.com
April 22
Biloxi Town Green
noon-8 p.m.
This is a 21-and-over event. All guests will be expected to provide a valid photo ID at entrance.
MAY
Rock-N-Roll Open Car, Jeep, Truck & Bike Show
clearvisionent.net
May 6
Point Cadet Plaza, Biloxi
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
$5
(228) 860-5015
Run for the Roses Festival
runfortheroseslucedale.com
May 6
George County Fairgrounds, Lucedale
10 a.m.-6 p.m. free admission
(251) 379-2915
CPR Fest
www.mscoastcoliseum.com/events/2023/cpr-fest
May 6
Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi
7 p.m.
Standard tickets start at $25.50, $10 parking (cash)
(800) 726-2781
(228) 594-3700
Annual Pirate Day in The Bay
mkotsh.com/pirate-day-in-the-bay
May 19-20
Downtown Bay St Louis
Friday 4-11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Many events are free; check website for current pricing
Annual Mississippi Memorial Day Blowout
gulfportdragway.com/blowout
May 26-29
Gulfport Dragway Gates open at noon
$40 per person entire weekend
(228) 863-4408
Annual Blessing of the Fleet
https://stmichaelchurchbiloxi.com/blessing-of-the-fleet
May 28
Point Cadet Plaza Pavilion, Biloxi
Wreath dropping at 2 p.m. Boats will line up in the west end of the Biloxi Channel south of the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor, then parade east in the Biloxi Channel
(228) 435-6339
Jeepin’ the Coast
jeepinthecoast.com
May 31-June 4
506 Jeff Davis Ave., Long Beach (Jeep Central)
Registration pickup May 31 from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. at Jeep Central
(228) 697-7347
JUNE
Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
mgcbc.com
June 5-11
Point Cadet Marina, 119 Beach Blvd., Biloxi
See website for complete details
(228) 239-2575
Juneteenth Parade and Festival
www.gulfport-ms.gov/events/
June 17
City of Gulfport Leisure Services, 1422 23rd Avenue, Gulfport,
11 a.m. Free public event
(228) 868-5700
Scrapin’ the Coast
www.scrapinthecoast.com/
June 23-25
Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi
Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday- Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
$20 spectators
(228) 832-2688
(228) 832-4683
SEPTEMBER
Booker Fest
https://the100menhall.com
Sept. 1-3
100 Men Hall, Bay St Louis
Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.
$30 and $55 or $85 weekend wristband
(415) 336-9543
Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival
www.facebook.com/biloxiseafoodfestival
Sept. 9-10
Biloxi Town Green (subject to change)
Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
$5 admission, children 12 and under free
(228) 604-0014