The weather is warming up, which means the Coast is kicking into high gear with fun outdoor gatherings. From seafood and classic cars to food trucks and the arts, make sure to mark these exciting events on your calendar so you don’t miss any of the action:
APRIL
Bark’N Good Time
www.mgckc.org
April 5, 6, 7
Harrison County Fairgrounds
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free admission
Camp Aqua Spring Days: Aquarium Adventures
www.msaquarium.org
April 5
Mississippi Aquarium, Gulfport
(228) 241-1300
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
$59.95 early registration until March 15, $74.95 per child after March 15. All ticket sales are final.
Finally First Friday / Long Beach Live
Facebook: Long Beach Live
April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6
Harper McCaughan Town Green
First Friday on the River
www.facebook.com/MossPointMainStreet
April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6
Moss Point Riverfront Park, Moss Point
(228) 475-0300
5-9 p.m.
Free admission
Sunset Farmers Market of Diamondhead
Facebook: Diamondhead Farmers Marketplace
April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27
West Aloha Dr, Diamondhead
(228) 860-6203
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Free admission
Annual Woolmarket Duathlon Series
raceroster.com/events
April 6
North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School, Biloxi
(228) 380-7037
8 a.m.
$25 for mountain or road bke
Cat Island Art Market on Scenic
Facebook: Cat Island Art Market on Scenic
April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28
Pass Christian Scenic Drive Historic District
(228) 254-0284
8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Free admission
Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival
grandbaynerr.org/celebrate-the-gulf
April 6
War Memorial Park, Pass Christian
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free admission.
Delta Rising
www.themaryc.art
April 6
Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center, Ocean Springs
Noon-6 p.m.
$37 admission
SpringFEST 2024 | Arts & Crafts Festival
Facebook event link
April 6
Mississippi Mercantile Company, Gulfport
(228) 731-3470
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free admission
Art in the Pass
passmainstreet.com/events/artinthepass
April 6-7
Memorial Park, Pass Christian
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
free admission
(228) 452-3315
The Pass Market
Facebook: THE PASS MARKET located in War Memorial Park
April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28
Pass Christian War Memorial Park
(228) 254-0284
8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Free admissions
Hospitality Days
www.msaquarium.org
April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9
Mississippi Aquarium
2100 E Beach Boulevard, Gulfport
(228) 331-5060
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free admission for hotel, restaurant and attraction employees with proof of employment
Annual Mississippi Black Spring Break
April 11, 12, 13, 14
Biloxi
Costs vary by venue/vendor
Mama Ain’t Cooking Food Truck Days
April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12
Gulfport Premium Outlets
(228) 818-7374
11 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Free admission
Arts Alive
www.hancockarts.org/ARTS-ALIVE!-2024
April 13-14
405 Blaize Ave., Bay St. Louis
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free admission
Tickets for Patron Party (Friday, April 12) are $50
2024 Gulfport Spring Break Talent Showcase Kick-Off Party
www.drekomusicproductions.com
April 12
Good Deeds Community Center, Gulfport
(228) 547-9497
2 p.m.-9 p.m.
General admission $25; Audition tickets $75; performance slots $250
Late Night Gallery & Waveland Food Truck Friday
Facebook event link
April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13
Studio Waveland + Gallery, Waveland
(228) 209-7399
5-8 p.m.
Free admission
Annual Cannery Crawfish Cook-Off
Facebook event link
April 13
The Cannery Bar N’ Grill, Biloxi
(228) 967-7615
2 p.m.
All you can eat crawfish $25.
Taste of the Back Bay
dsmchamber.com/taste-of-the-back-bay
April 19
D’Iberville Community Center
(228) 392-2293
5:30-8 p.m.
$25 per person, $40 per couple, must be 21 to attend.
Crawfish Music Festival 2024
www.mscoastcoliseum.com
April 19-21
Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention, Biloxi
(504) 264-2277
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
$15 adults, under 10 is free.
Annual Waveland Crawfish Cook-Off
Facebook event link
April 20
301 Coleman Ave, Waveland,
(228) 463-8887
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free admission
Fan Fest
hcls.info/fan-fest
April 21
Bay St Louis Community Hall
(228) 467-5282
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free admission
MAY
Brick Fest Live
brickfestlive.com
May 4, 5
Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center, Biloxi
(228) 594-3700
$16.99-$34.99
Chandyfest
chandeleurbrew.com/taproom
May 4
Chandeleur Brewing Company, Gulfport
(228) 701-9985
noon-8 p.m.
Free admission
Free Flowin’ Fest
mainstreetpascagoula.com/free-flowin-fest
May 11
Pascagoula Beach Park, Pascagoula
(228) 217-7214
noon-8 p.m.
Free admission
Llamaroo
Facebook: Fly Llama Brewing
May 11
Fly Llama Brewing Biloxi
(228) 207-7757
Free admission
Pirate Day in the Bay
www.mkotsh.com/pirate-day-in-the-bay
May 17-18
Downtown Bay St Louis
Friday 4-11 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
(228) 216-6416
Most activities are free and family friendly
Run for the Roses Lucedale
RunfortherosesLucedale.com
May 18
George County Fairgrounds, Lucedale
(251) 510-5160
JUNE
Sand Jam | Forces of Nature
co.jackson.ms.us
June 1
Pascagoula Beach Park
(228) 826-5330
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Free for all, no registration required
Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
www.mgcbc.com
June 3-9
Golden Nugget, Biloxi
(337) 849-8642
Crafting on the Coast Arts & Craft Show
Facebook event link
June 15, 16
Gulf Coast Event Center, Gulfport
(228) 867-6322
9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Free admission
Rock-n-Roll Open Car, Jeep & Bike Show
clearvisionent.net/pay-entry-fee/
June 15
Point Cadet Plaza, Biloxi
(228) 860-5015
Admission starting at $10 per person
Fourth-annual Citywide Freedom Week and Juneteenth Celebration
Facebook event link
June 19-23
Gulfport
8 a.m. June 19-8 p.m. June 23
Free public event
Scrapin’ the Coast
www.scrapinthecoast.com
June 21-23
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, Biloxi
Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
(228) 860-6658, (228) 669-7279
JULY
95th Annual Blessing of the Fleet
stmichaelchurchbiloxi.com/blessing-of-the-fleet
July 7
Shrimp festival on the Great Lawn, Biloxi
(228) 435-5578
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival
Facebook: Biloxi Seafood Festival
Sept. 14
Biloxi Town Green
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
(228) 604-0014
The Freakin’ Weekend Car, Truck, & Bike Show
https://TheFreakinWeekend.com
Sept. 20-22
Harrah’s Gulf Coast, Biloxi
(601) 665-3078
Admission free for spectators
Festival Hispano
mainstreetpascagoula.com
Sept. 21
Beach Park, Pascagoula
(228) 217-7214
noon- 8 p.m.
Free admission