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.
2/11/2012
Krewe of Kids
Children parade with bikes, wagons, shopping carts, walking, or just about anything NON-motorized down Dunbar Avenue to Highway 90 & back!
City/State:
Bay St. Louis
, MS
Category: Festivals
Location: Dunbar to Hwy 90
Admission: FREE!!
Hours: 11am
Website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkYbZQDjDi0
All Dates: 02/11/2012
Category: Festivals
Location: Dunbar to Hwy 90
Admission: FREE!!
Hours: 11am
Website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkYbZQDjDi0
All Dates: 02/11/2012
2/12/2012
Krewe of Nereids
Waveland hosts one of the oldest and largest carnival parades on the Mississippi Coast. The all female Krewe of Nereids is the largest cultural event that takes place in Hancock County and you're invited to participate in the fun.
City/State:
Wavveland
, MS
Category: Festivals
Location: Highway 90
Hours: 1pm
Website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROYl7-RTdho&feature=related
All Dates: 02/12/2012
Category: Festivals
Location: Highway 90
Hours: 1pm
Website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROYl7-RTdho&feature=related
All Dates: 02/12/2012
2/18/2012
Krewe of Diamondhead
The Diamondhead Parade has rolled since 1976 when it began with golf carts! Now, it's one of the biggest and family-friendly parades on the MS Gulf Coast.
City/State:
Diamondhead
, MS
Category: Festivals
Location: Diamondhead Country Club
Admission: FREE!!!
Hours: Noon until
Website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUv3DCIGWpA
All Dates: 02/18/2012
Category: Festivals
Location: Diamondhead Country Club
Admission: FREE!!!
Hours: Noon until
Website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUv3DCIGWpA
All Dates: 02/18/2012
2/18/2012
Mardi Pardi Eco Adventure Race
Get ready to run, paddle and let the good times roll! The Mardi Pardi Eco Adventure Race Triathlon returns on Sat., Feb. 18, 2012, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Occurring annually on the Saturday before Mardi Gras, the 5K run, 2 mile kayak paddle and 12 mile bike ride will promote Gulf Coast eco-awareness and highlight the area’s wide open beaches and just all-around natural beauty along with the great Mardi Gras culture celebrated in these parts. (Participants can opt to run the 5K run only if they are feeling lazy!)
City/State:
Bay St. Louis
, MS
Category: Sports & Outdoor
Location: Bay St. Louis
Website: http://www.mardipardiadventure.org
All Dates: 02/18/2012
Category: Sports & Outdoor
Location: Bay St. Louis
Website: http://www.mardipardiadventure.org
All Dates: 02/18/2012
2/21/2012
Krewe of Diamonds
Join us for the only parade through downtown Bay St. Louis. Lots of throws and plenty of fun. It is the only predominately African-American Krewe to parade on Mardi Gras Day on the Mississippi Coast.
City/State:
Bay St. Louis
, MS
Category: Festivals
Location: Downtown Bay St. Louis
Admission: FREE!!!
Hours: 1pm
All Dates: 02/21/2012
Category: Festivals
Location: Downtown Bay St. Louis
Admission: FREE!!!
Hours: 1pm
All Dates: 02/21/2012
3/02/2012
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: 03/02/2012 , 04/06/2012
Category: Arts
Location: 1804 Nicholson Ave
Phone: 228-220-4716
Website: www.treasuresofthebay.net
All Dates: 03/02/2012 , 04/06/2012
3/31/2012
Stella’s Blues & BBQ Festival
In case you didn't know, the film version of the Tennessee Williams adaptation of "This Property Is Condemned", starring Natalie Wood and Robert Redford was held in the building where the Bay St. Louis Little Theatre is located. Join them for their Annual Stella's Blues Festival.
Presented by:
The Silver Slipper Casino and
Bay St. Louis Little Theatre
City/State:
Bay St. Louis
, MS
Category: Festivals
Location: Blaize Ave.
Hours: 11am-8pm
Website: www.bsllt.org
All Dates: 03/31/2012
Category: Festivals
Location: Blaize Ave.
Hours: 11am-8pm
Website: www.bsllt.org
All Dates: 03/31/2012
5/25/2012-5/27/2012
St. Clare Seafood Festival
Featuring fantastic food of all kinds and of course seafood, rides, live music, crafts, silent auction, raffle and much more! Don't miss this exceptional festival as it returns to the beach! Proceeds benefit St. Clare Catholic Church.
City/State:
Waveland
, MS
Category: Festivals
Location: St. Clare Catholic Church, 236 Beach Blvd
Admission: FREE!!!
Phone: 228-467-9275
All Dates: 05/25/2012-05/27/2012
Category: Festivals
Location: St. Clare Catholic Church, 236 Beach Blvd
Admission: FREE!!!
Phone: 228-467-9275
All Dates: 05/25/2012-05/27/2012
6/02/2012-6/03/2012
Bay BridgeFest
Held the in downtown Bay St. Louis, BridgeFest is fast becoming a premiere festival in the region. It showcases fabulous art, delicious food, and diverse music that makes Bay St. Louis a place like no other.
City/State:
Bay St. Louis
, MS
Category: Festivals
Location: Old Town Bay St. Louis
Phone: 228-467-9048
Website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Hu638iMOvyI
All Dates: 06/02/2012-06/03/2012
Category: Festivals
Location: Old Town Bay St. Louis
Phone: 228-467-9048
Website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Hu638iMOvyI
All Dates: 06/02/2012-06/03/2012
6/29/2012-7/01/2012
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: www.olgchurch.net/crab.html
All Dates: 06/29/2012-07/01/2012
Category: Festivals
Location: Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church
Admission: FREE
Hours: 10am-10pm
Phone: 228-467-6509
Website: www.olgchurch.net/crab.html
All Dates: 06/29/2012-07/01/2012
9/15/2012-9/16/2012
Diamondhead Arts & Crafts Show
27th 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: 09/15/2012-09/16/2012
Category: Festivals
Location: Diamondhead Country Club
Hours: 9:30am-5:00pm and 10:00am-4:00pm
Phone: 228-255-6922
All Dates: 09/15/2012-09/16/2012
9/22/2012-10/28/2012
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: 09/22/2012-10/28/2012
Category: Festivals
Location: 1212 Raygan Lane
Website: http://youtu.be/F8cBNOuETac
All Dates: 09/22/2012-10/28/2012
10/07/2012-10/14/2012
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: 10/07/2012-10/14/2012
Category: Festivals
Location: Downtown Bay St. Louis
Admission: FREE!!!!! to the Public.
Phone: 800-466-9048
Website: http://www.cruisinthecoast.com/
All Dates: 10/07/2012-10/14/2012
10/20/2012
WaveFest '11
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: 10/20/2012
Category: Festivals
Admission: FREE!!!!!!!!!!
Phone: 228-467-0855
Website: http://www.wavelandcommunitycoalition.com/index.html
All Dates: 10/20/2012
10/31/2012
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: 10/31/2012
Category: Festivals
Location: Cedar Rest Cemetery on Second Street
Phone: 228-467-4090
All Dates: 10/31/2012



















