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7th Annual Mayfest 2013

posted by Cliff on May 03,2013
If you’ve got a penny, you can afford this event! Join us May 10–12 for the first and only penny festival in Mississippi—2013 Mayfest in Ocean Springs. This is a can’t-miss event for music lovers of all types: Jazz, blues, reggae, rock and roll—if you can name it, you’ll find it here! Arts and crafts, kids activities and, of course, the best food in the read more »
4th Annual Live Oak Arts Festival

posted by Cliff on Apr 30,2013
The 4th Annual Live Oak Arts Festival will be held Saturday, May 11, from 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. in downtown Pascagoula. This annual event honors the live oak trees found on the Mississippi Gulf Coast through celebration of arts and music. These oaks are the southern symbol of resilience and strength and can be found along avenues lining the beach and on the historic streets of read more »
Smokin’ the Lake, May 3–5

posted by Cliff on Apr 29,2013
Like big brother Smokin’ the Sound, Smokin’ the Lake is another can’t-miss racing event on the Mississippi Gulf Coast! Drag boat racers square off on Gulfport Lake to compete for the baddest, fastest boat on the water. Over 60 boats in seven categories! Viewing of the eight-mile racecourse is up-close and personal from The Dock off Seaway Road in Gulfport. Entertainment, food and beverages galore, read more »
Gulfport Music Festival

posted by Cliff on Apr 29,2013
The Gulfport Music Festival, May 10 and 11, has quickly become the jewel of music events on the Mississippi Gulf Coast! Though the Festival is just two years old, named entertainers such as The Smashing Pumpkins, Wiz Khalifa and OneRepublic are lining up to bring the City of Gulfport alive with punk, rap, rock and alternative sounds. Held at Jones Park at the site of the read more »
Rockin’ the Riverfront

posted by Cliff on Apr 10,2013
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and join us Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 for Rockin’ the Riverfront in Moss Point. Two fun-filled days of boat races, including drag boats and classes for hydroplanes, run-a-bouts and classic “cocktail” wooden boats. Fun in a small package, the cocktail boat is an 8 ft. plywood skimmer, is economical, easily constructed and an exciting run-a-bout, ideal read more »
14th Annual Long Beach Kite Fest

posted by Cliff on Apr 08,2013
Come fly a kite with us! On Saturday, April 27, during National Kite Month, the City of Long Beach hosts the 14th Annual Kite Fest at the Long Beach Harbor. Kites of all shapes and sizes will soar overhead, some more gracefully than others, depending on their handlers! The day begins with an inaugural Up, Up & Away 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run at read more »
Smokin’ the Sound on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

posted by Cliff on Apr 08,2013
One of the Spring’s most popular events! Smokin’ the Sound, April 25–28, kicks off the 2013 Super Boat racing season with the fastest boats in the world on the Mississippi Sound. With potential speeds of 200 mph, these speedsters race an 8-mile course, with premium viewing spots open to spectators. At Race Village, located just west of the Grand Casino on Highway 90, you can view read more »
Pass Christian Po-Boy Festival

posted by Cliff on Apr 03,2013
This year’s Pass Christian Po-boy Festival, April 20 & 21, brings you the “dressed” and “pressed” of the best po-boys on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. However you like your po-boy—dressed with all the trimmings or pressed and toasted in a heavy grill, or both—you’ll find one made just for you. This two-day festival features not only the best po-boys on the Coast, but live music, read more »
Gulfport Yacht & Boat Show

posted by Cliff on Apr 01,2013
Ever dream of owning a boat? Well, here’s your chance to dream BIG at the Gulfport Yacht & Boat Show, April 5 –7, at the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor. Friday & Saturday OPEN 10–7; Sunday OPEN 10–5. This is the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast, having previously been hosted in Orange Beach, Alabama. The venue, the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor and Jones Park, read more »
16th Annual Art in the Pass

posted by Cliff on Apr 01,2013
Come celebrate the 16th Annual Art in the Pass this coming weekend, April 6 and 7, in War Memorial Park in Pass Christian. More than 100 talented artists from 14 states gather to showcase their works in crafts such as pottery, painting, photography, sculpture, glass arts, woodworking and jewelry. New this year is an “Emerging Artists” section of new artists just starting to sell their read more »

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