Festivals & Events on Mississippi's West Coast

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There is always something to celebrate on Mississippi's West Coast! From the impromptu beach bash and instant party when the dice roll your way to monthly artwalks and seasonal festivities, check out the calendar to plan your trip, or just create your own celebration when you arrive!

Be sure to visit our Farmers Market, offering the best in fresh produce, plants, homemade preserves, honey, goat cheese and MUCH more.

Thur, 3pm-6pm: Old Town, Corner of 2nd and Main, Bay St. Louis, MS, 39520

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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