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There is always a party happening on Mississippi's West Coast! But, if you're in need of a little more formal event, check our calendar of events to see what fairs, festivals and events are taking place during your visit.



7/05/2013-7/07/2013    Crab Festival

Celebrate the Crab! One of the biggest and best festivals on the MS Coast. Exhibits, vendors, carnival rides, live entertainment and Crabs, Crabs, Crabs. Boiled crabs, crab stuffed potatoes, and much more! Bring your appetite and the kids.
City/State: Bay St. Louis , MS
Category: Festivals
Location: Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church
Admission: FREE
Hours: 10am-10pm
Phone: 228-467-6509
Website: http://www.olgchurch.net/index.cfm?load=page&page=212

All Dates:  07/05/2013-07/07/2013


7/05/2013    First Friday

Treasures of the Bay has "First Friday" each month on the 1st Friday, from 6:00pm until 9:00pm. There is food and drink and support for local artists. Our local Artists include all types of media; music, painting, jewelry, etc
City/State: Waveland , MS
Category: Arts
Location: 1804 Nicholson Ave
Phone: 228-220-4716
Website: www.treasuresofthebay.net

All Dates:  07/05/2013 , 07/05/2013 , 08/02/2013 , 09/06/2013 , 10/04/2013 , 11/01/2013 , 12/06/2013


7/05/2013    First Friday at LAZY MAGNOLIA

Enjoy great local beer, food and music. Lazy Magnolia’s brewery tour and tasting experience is even more fun on the First Friday of each month. Sip your samples while enjoying some local live music. Try some beer pairings with locally produced treats available for purchase from our featured food vendor. They will unveil a new pint glass design each First Friday, and you can be one of the first to sample a new brew not yet released for sale. Lazy Magnolia will also donate $1 to a local charity for each guest who joins us for the First Friday tour and tasting experience. No RSVP necessary, just show up. Now that’s a great way to spend a Lazy afternoon!
City/State: Kiln , MS
Category: Festivals
Location: Lazy Magnolia Brewery, 7030 Roscoe Turner Rd.
Hours: 5pm - 8pm
Phone: 228-467-2727
Website: https://www.facebook.com/LazyMagnoliaBrewingCompany

All Dates:  07/05/2013 , 08/02/2013


7/13/2013    Second Saturday Artwalk

Held in historic Old Town Bay St. Louis the second Saturday of every month! Art, fun, music, food and shopping will be yours to enjoy in the pedestrian-friendly event sponsored by the Old Town Merchants Association.
City/State: Bay St. Louis , MS
Category: Festivals
Location: Old Town
Admission: FREE!!!
Hours: 4pm-8pm
Phone: 228-463-2688
Website: www.baystlouisoldtown.com

All Dates:  07/13/2013 , 08/10/2013 , 09/14/2013 , 10/12/2013 , 11/09/2013 , 12/14/2013


9/14/2013-9/15/2013    Diamondhead Arts & Crafts Show

29th Annual Arts and Crafts Show has grown to be one of the biggest festivals of its kind on the Mississippi Coast. Looking for unusual jewelry, unique Christmas gifts, or something for your self? This is the place to find IT.
City/State: Diamondhead , MS
Category: Festivals
Location: Diamondhead Country Club
Hours: 9:30am-5:00pm and 10:00am-4:00pm
Phone: 228-255-6922

All Dates:  09/14/2013-09/15/2013


9/19/2013-10/31/2013    Southern Promiseland Corn MAZE

Always fun in the fall! Let's see what surprises are in store for this year!
City/State: Kiln , MS
Category: Festivals
Location: 1212 Raygan Lane
Website: http://youtu.be/F8cBNOuETac

All Dates:  09/19/2013-10/31/2013


10/05/2013    WaveFest '13

It's all about the music, the sand and the sea! WaveFest is a fall festival, held on the beach in Waveland by the Waveland Community Coalition. The food, entertainment, and crafts are always FUN and unique!
City/State: Waveland , MS
Category: Festivals
Admission: FREE!!!!!!!!!!
Phone: 228-467-0855
Website: http://www.wavelandcommunitycoalition.com/index.html

All Dates:  10/05/2013


10/06/2013-10/13/2013    Cruisin' The Coast

Don't miss one of Cruisin' The Coast's BEST events! The Bay St. Louis venue of this week-long Coast-wide event, continues to be one of the most exciting and well-attended locations. And remember, it is always FREE to the public.
City/State: Bay St. Louis , MS
Category: Festivals
Location: Downtown Bay St. Louis
Admission: FREE!!!!! to the Public.
Phone: 800-466-9048
Website: http://www.cruisinthecoast.com/

All Dates:  10/06/2013-10/13/2013


10/19/2013-10/20/2013    Arts Alive! Studio Tour

Visitors have the unique opportunity to meet artists in their work and display spaces, not only to view art, but to watch the artists create. Visitors say they enjoy the opportunity to see techniques demonstrated and converse with local artists. Venues are located throughout Hancock County from Pearlington to Bay St. Louis, Kiln and Diamondhead.
City/State: Hancock County , MS
Category: Festivals
Location: Hancock County
Phone: 228-216-5353
Website: http://www.hancockarts.org

All Dates:  10/19/2013-10/20/2013


10/26/2013    Barktoberfest

Dress your pets in their best costumes, and join this annual celebration. There will be Food, Fun, and a Pet Parade. There are always lots of fun things for you and your pet. There is a nominal fee to enter your pet in the contests.
City/State: Bay St. Louis , MS
Category: Festivals
Location: Depot District
Admission: Free to spectators, Nominal fee to enter your pet!
Hours: 11am - 3pm
Phone: 228-216-7387
Website: http://www.friendsoftheanimalshelter.org/events.html

All Dates:  10/26/2013


10/26/2013-10/27/2013    Bay BridgeFest

Named Event of the Year at the 2012 Governor's Conference on Tourism, you can't miss this great Festival. Food, Music, 5K run and so much more.
City/State: Bay St. Louis , MS
Category: Festivals
Location: Old Town Bay St. Louis
Hours: Sat, Noon-10pm & Sun, Noon-7pm
Phone: 228-493-7285
Website: www.baybridgefest.org

All Dates:  10/26/2013-10/27/2013


10/31/2013    Cedar Rest Cemetery Tour

Join the Hancock County Historical Society in their Annual Cemetery Tour on Halloween! Refreshments will be served at the Lobrano House. The Cedar Rest Cemetery is on Second Street in Bay St. Louis. Hair-raising begins at dusk.
City/State: Bay St. Louis , MS
Category: Festivals
Location: Cedar Rest Cemetery on Second Street
Phone: 228-467-4090

All Dates:  10/31/2013


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