Events for the Coastal Region

Over 400 outstanding events occur throughout Mississippi each year, and are just waiting to turn your visit into a fun-filled vacation extravaganza. Arts and crafts festivals, music festivals, and Civil War reenactments are just the beginning.

Learn more about the exciting events listed below by clicking on Events in the left navigation. This will enable you to search our entire events database.

1. Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras - Biloxi
Two sparkling parades wind their way through the streets of Biloxi. Festivities include the Coronation Ball.

2. Blessing of the Fleet - Biloxi
Decorated boats parade in front of the Biloxi Diocese's Bishop, who asks a blessing for a safe and bountiful season. On land, the party continues with a Shrimp Festival, featuring delicious food and family fun.

3. Biloxi Seafood Festival - Biloxi
For twenty-three years the Biloxi Seafood Festival has delighted thousands with arts and crafts, special events, vendors, and delicious seafood of every kind. Lot's of fun overlooking the beautiful waters of the Mississippi Sound.

4. Cruisin' the Coast - Biloxi
This event brings hundreds of automobile enthusiasts together for lots of fun and excitement centered around a time that still lives in the hearts of so many, the fabulous '50s and '60s. Over 4,200 classic vehicles will be entered. Live entertainment, a poker run and drag racing.

5. Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival - Ocean Springs
Named in honor of the late artist, Peter Anderson, this festival is comprised of selected artists and craftsmen from the South.