Mississippi Gulf Coast Calendar of Events

All event dates are subject to change.
Please contact the numbers provided
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“GEORGE GOES BLUE HAWAII!” - May 1
Join us as we go “Blue Hawaii” poolside, with our annual gala fundraising party; featuring great cuisine, refreshments, silent auction, and music!
Times: 6 pm –9 pm
Location: IP Casino Resort – Poolside, IP Casino Resort and Spa, 875 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi,
Phone: (228) 374-5547
Admission: Admission Charged - Call for ticket information!

22nd GORENFLO’S ANNUAL COBIA TOURNAMENT - May 2-4
Sports anglers from across the nation will converge on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for participation in an event that will net the winners $85,000 in cash prizes!
Location: Gorenflo’s Bait & Tackle, Point Cadet Marina, 119 Beach Blvd (Behind Isle of Capri), Biloxi
Phone: (228) 432-7387

MONTGOMERY GENTRY - May 2
“Lucky Man,” “A Man’s Job,” “Free Ride in the Fast Lane,” and more - performed live!
Times: Doors open @ 6:30pm; Showtime @ 8pm
Location: Hardrock Hotel & Casino, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (877) 877-6256 or (228) 374-7625
Admission: Call for ticket prices

7TH ANNUAL JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S RODEO - May 3-4 (tentative)
Join us for a family FUN event - filled with calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, breakaway roping and barrel racing for girls, bareback bronco riding, saddle bronco riding, bull riding and trick riding, roping and much more! There will also be “The Gold Rush” for children under 9 years of age! Food, drinks, entertainment - join us for a weekend of exceptional FUN! The Sheriff’s Rodeo benefits the Jackson County sheriff’s reserves and mounted patrol division!
Times: 7:30 pm each night
Location: Vancleave Mulitpurpose Arena, 5400 Ballpark Road, Vancleave
Phone: (228) 826-5665
Admission: Admission Charged

9th ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST KITE FESTIVAL - May 3
Children’s games, kite making, entertainment, sand castle making and food! Family fun for everyone! Come out and bring your kite!
Times: 10 am-4 pm
Location: Long Beach Harbor, Highway 90, Long Beach
Phone: (228) 604-0014
Admission: $1 Entry Fee

GULF COAST SYMPHONY – GRAZIOSO NON TROPPO - May 3
Presented by The Gulf Coast Symphony – John Strickler, Conductor, Elgar: 3 Bavarian Dances; Davies: Orkney Wedding; Brahms: 1st Symphony!
Times: 8 pm
Location: Saenger Theatre, 170 Reynoir Street, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 435-9800

WAMA - GALA XVIII - May 3
A cultural and intimate evening filled with fabulous food and color from around the world! This special evening will be filled with beautiful art, wonderful food, fun, music, and a live & silent auction! The funds raised will assist the museum in continuing programs such as workshops, art classes, day camps, lectures, and performances!
Times: 7 pm - 10 pm
Location: Walter Anderson Museum of Art,
510 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 872-3164, ext 123
Admission: $125 per person and sponsorships are also available

MISSISSIPPI COAST JAZZ SOCIETY DANCE & JAM SESSION - May 4
Jazz Society members are hosting a dance & jam session with three different bands performing for your listening and dancing pleasure! Cash Bar available. Bring your own snacks. Come out and jam “jazzy” style!
Times: 3 pm - 6 pm
Location: American Legion & Elks Lodge, 12010 Klein Road, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 392-4177 or (228) 897-2330
Admission: $6 per person

3rd ANNUAL BLUFF CREEK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL - May 8-10
A three day event with 12 bands performing throughout the event and door prizes daily! Bluegrass music at its very best! Join in all the fun at this music festival! Proceeds benefit scholarships and donations to charitable organizations! Thursday is donation night - Entry fee is a requested donation!
Times: Thursday activities start @ 6pm; Friday & Saturday 1 pm - 10 pm
Location: Vancleave Multipurpose Arena, 5400 Ballpark Road, Vancleave
Phone: (228) 826-1179 or (228) 217-9688
Admission: Three day pass $25 or $10 per day – Children under 12 Free

NEIL SIMON’S PLAZA SUITE - May 8-18
Times: Call for show times
Location: Center Stage, 240 Eisenhower Drive, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 388-6258
Admission: Reservations required – call for pricing

4th ANNUAL SOUTH MISSISSIPPI PRO RODEO - May 9-10
Enjoy the excitement of bull riding, rodeo clowns, and top-notch entertainment! The Klein Brother Rodeo Company promises to provide a clean family event - so pack up the family and come and see what the rodeo is all about! Friday night is Military Appreciation Night! Military members receive a discount by showing their military I.D. at the gate! The event is sponsored by Budweiser and Champion Dodge!
Times: 8 pm
Location: Harrison County Fairgrounds, 15321 County Farm Road, Gulfport
Phone: (850) 596-4140
Admission: Admission Charged

LIZA MINNELLI - May 9
“You Are For Loving,” “New York, New York,” “Losing My Mind,” are a few hits Ms. Minnelli performs live! Times: 8 pm
Location: Beau Rivage Casino Resort, Beau Rivage Theatre, 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (888) 566-7469 or (228) 386-7111
Admission: Call for ticket pricing

4th ANNUAL SEABEE DAYS! - May 10
Family Fun - Military displays & demonstrations, arts & crafts, games, food, music, rock climbing wall, kid’s fun run and much more! A car, truck & motorcycle show held in conjunction with Seabee Day!
Times: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Naval Construction Battalion Center
(Enter through Pass Road Gate) Located next to the Commissary & Base
Theatre parking lot next to the Navy Exchange, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 871-2251 or (228) 871-2353
Admission: Free

BUFFET ON THE BAYOU - May 10
Come enjoy a dining experience showcasing natural foods that come directly from the river and the surrounding basin! Dishes consist of wild game, fish, shrimp, crabs, and a multitude of plants, berries, and various concoctions developed from native critters and vegetation! The dinner is served buffet style, includes a tour of the Pascagoula River by McCoy’s River and Swamp Tours and live music! Hosted by The Pascagoula River Audubon Center and the Slow Foods movement! Taking reservations now!
Times: 6:30 pm
Location: Pascagoula Audubon Center, 7011 Frank Griffin Road, Moss Point
Phone: (228) 475-0825
Admission: Admission Charged & Reservations Required–Seating Limited!

33rd ANNUAL ST. PAUL’S SEAFOOD FESTIVAL & 5K RUN - May 15 -18
This event is fun for the whole family and includes a 5K and one mile run, arts and crafts, games, children’s rides, games, silent auction, rides and of course….FABULOUS FOOD….ESPECIALLY SEAFOOD, local talent performs throughout the festival and much more! Food booths available on Friday & Saturday only!
Times: Thursday 5 pm-10 pm; Friday 5pm-Midnight; Saturday Noon- Midnight; Sunday Noon-6 pm
Location: St. Paul Church & School, 140 East Beach, Pass Christian
Phone: (228) 596-1896 or (228) 452-4686

AKC MAY DOG SHOW - May 15-18
Riverside West Kennel Club of Greater New Orleans hosts over 100+ breeds of American Kennel Club (AKC) registered dogs competing in many categories! Vendor’s booths available with everything you could possibly use for your family pet or show dog!
Times: Gates open @ 9 am – Competition times vary
Location: Mississippi Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (504) 731-2669
Admission: Spectators Free

WAMA CAFÉ NIGHT: MEET THE ARTIST - May 15
Come out & meet Potter Matt Steadman! His use of wood ash glazes gives his work a distinctive texture, as well as a distinctive style, reflecting the traditional pottery forms of Japan, China, and Korea!
Times: 6 pm-8 pm
Location: Walter Anderson Museum of Art, 510 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 872-3164
Admission: Admission Charged

BILOXI MAIN STREET’S BROWN BAG LUNCH - May 16
Bring your own “Brown Bag” lunch! Soft drinks, GREAT door prizes, live entertainment and FUN will be provided! Biloxi Main Street is a volunteer driven organization dedicated to the revitalization of downtown through economic development balanced with historic preservation!
Times: 11:30 am – 1 pm
Location: Margaret Tremmell-Peresich Park (across from Biloxi Regional Medical Center Emergency Room)
Phone: (228) 435-6339
Admission: Free

OUR LADY OF FATIMA INTERNATIONAL SPRING FESTIVAL May 16-18
Ethnic foods and entertainment, seafood, sweet shop, pony rides, antique car show, golf and tennis tournaments, plant booth, arts and crafts, used books, children’s games and rides, live & silent auction, Spanish Dance, yard sale, $1,000 raffle and $15,000 drawdown! Don’t miss the “Wild Racing Turtles” and free massages!
Times: Friday @ 4 pm-10 pm; Saturday @ 11 am -10 pm & Sunday 11 am - 9 pm
Location: Our Lady of Fatima, 2090 Pass Road, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 388-3887

GARY PUCKETT - May 16
Time: Doors open @ 6:30pm; Showtime @ 8 pm
Location: Hardrock Hotel & Casino, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (877) 877-6256 or (228) 374-7625
Admission: Call for ticket prices

13th ANNUAL BILLY CREEL MEMORIAL GULF COAST WOODEN BOAT SHOW
May 17-18
Join us as we applaud historic, antique, classic and contemporary wooden boats at the largest gathering of watercraft on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Wooden Boat Show features exhibits, demonstrations, music, children’s activities, good food, contests, prizes & much more!
Times: 10 am – 6 pm
Location: Schooner Pier Complex, 367 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 435-6320
Admission: Admission Charged

“WALK IN THE PARK” AT HILLER PARK - May 17
Mississippi Coast residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to take “A Walk in the Park” to help raise awareness and funds for a botanical garden and horticulture center that will be created at Hiller Park in Biloxi. The Mississippi Renaissance Garden Foundation, which provides assistance to coastal residents and communities in need of horticultural and environmental restoration, plans to construct the garden and horticultural center in Hiller Park. Residents, organizations and businesses are invited to participate in the creation of the garden.
Participants in the “Walk in the Park,” will solicit tax-deductible donations for the three-mile course. Health and horticulture exhibits will be on display. Pedometers will be provided free of charge by representatives of Let’s Go Walkin’ Mississippi. Prizes will be awarded, and food will be provided.
An Informational flyer and sponsorship forms are on the City of Biloxi’s
web site at www.biloxi.ms.us, on www.msrengarden.org and at local businesses
along the Coast.
Times: Registration 8:30 am, Walking begins 9:45 am, Lunch 11:00 am
Location: Hiller Park, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 388-2622 or mboyce@msrengarden.

5th ANNUAL COAST CRUIZERS & PINK LADIES HOT ROD SATURDAY - May 17
Great Oldies music, 50/50 pot, games, free food for show participants, a fun day for the whole family, Top 15 Awards plus VA Directors choice, VA Residents pick, and people’s choice! Dash plaques for all vehicles. All proceeds go to the Biloxi VA Recreational Department.
Times: 9 am-3 pm
Location: Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System. Veterans Blvd. Biloxi
Phone: (228) 392-6134 or (228) 596-0664
Admission: Spectators Free

KREWE OF TRI-CITIES 11th ANNUAL RIVER RUN - May 17
The event is hosted by the Krewe of Tri-Cities as their annual fundraiser, and consists of a fun filled day on the river stopping at five different marinas - picking up sealed envelopes! The object is to make the best “Poker Hand”! Prizes awarded, snacks provided, food, music, drawings, and a change to win cash prizes for the winning envelopes! Participating Marinas: Little River Marina, Huck’s Cove Marina, Shingle Mill Marina, Sea Dawg’s Cove & Gator’s Hideaway Marina! Participants can travel by car or boat!
Times: 8 am-5 pm
Location: Little River Marina, 3200 Dumas Road, Moss Point
Phone: (228) 762-2173 or (228) 475-5260
Admission: $50 includes food for 2

ST ANN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 100 FAMILY YARD SALE & CRAWFISH BOIL - May 17
Join us for this FAMILY Affair! Over 100 family yard sale – where you are “guaranteed” to find that one-of-a-kind item, you just have to have & a crawfish boil!
Times: Yard Sale begins @ 6 am, Crawfish Boil @ 11 am, Live Auction
Viewing Begins @ 3 pm!
Location: St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 23529 Highway 53, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 832-2560 or (228) 860-1533
Admission: Spectators Free

7th ANNUAL ST. ANN’S CATFISH FESTIVAL - May 22-25
Great food & live entertainment, carnival rides, children’s games, Bingo, Live & Silent auction, $1K & $15K drawdown, fishing rodeo and much more! This is one of the best festivals on the Gulf Coast!
Times: Thursday & Friday @ 5 pm-11 pm; Saturday @ 10 am – 11 pm,
Sunday @ 10 am - 7 pm
Location: St. Ann Church, 23529 Highway 53, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 832-4757 or (228) 832-2560

TONY BENNETT - May 23
Time: 8 pm
Location: Beau Rivage Casino Resort, 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (888) 566-7469 or (228) 386-7111
Admission: Call for ticket pricing

26th ANNUAL ALL HARLEY MEMORIAL DAY BLOWOUT - May 23-26
This four day event offers a wide array of events such as five racing classes with over a $17,000 prize purse, nine bike show classes, a swap meet and flea market, eight other unique events to enjoy, and live music!
Times: Gates open @ 12 Noon
Location: Gulfport Dragway, Canal Road - 1 mile south of I-10, Exit 31
Phone: (228) 392-1801
Admission: Admission Charged - Call for pricing

30th ANNUAL “MAY SHOW” – COAST ANTIQUE AUTO & MOTORCYCLE SHOW
May 23-24
This show is hosted by the Antique Auto & Engine Club of Mississippi, and features hundreds of antique cars & motorcycles! There will be a swap meet, food, music and lots of family fun! Come out and enjoy these “treasures!”
Times: 9 am - 6 pm
Location: D’Iberville City Hall, Automall Parkway, D’Iberville
Phone: (228) 224-2256
Admission: Spectators Free

POISON/BRETT MICHAELS - THE ROCK OF LOVE TOUR May 24
Time: Doors open @ 6:30 pm; Showtime @ 8 pm
Location: Hardrock Hotel & Casino, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (877) 877-6256 or (228) 374-7625
Admission: Call for ticket prices

SOUNDS BY THE SEA - HARRISON COUNTY - May 24
Bring your picnic baskets, a blanket, or lounge chair and enjoy the music - relax overlooking the Gulf of Mexico! The Gulf Coast Symphony hosts Sounds by the Sea, an annual Memorial Day weekend concert! This wonderful open air concert features patriotic selections and quality music! Hosted by the Gulf Coast Symphony!
Times: 6:30 pm
Location: Jones Park, Gulfport, Highway 90
Phone: (228) 435-9800
Admission: Free

SOUNDS BY THE SEA - JACKSON COUNTY - May 25
Bring your picnic baskets, a blanket, or lounge chair and enjoy the music - relax overlooking the Gulf of Mexico! The Gulf Coast Symphony presents “Sounds by the Sea,” an annual Memorial Day weekend concert! This wonderful open air concert features patriotic selections and quality music! Last year the event was hosted by the City of Pascagoula & the Gulf Coast Symphony!
Times: 6:30 pm
Location: Beach Park, Pascagoula
Admission: Free

REGIS PHILBIN & SUSAN LUCCI - May 29
Time: 8 pm
Location: Beau Rivage Casino Resort, 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (888) 566-7469 or (228) 386-7111
Admission: Call for ticket pricing

DAVID ALLEN COE - May 30
Time: Doors open @ 6:30 pm; Showtime @ 8 pm
Location: Hardrock Hotel & Casino, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (877) 877-6256 or (228) 374-7625
Admission: Call for ticket prices

25th ANNUAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS REGIONAL COMPETITION - May 31
Special Olympics is an international nonprofit  organization* dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition!
Times: 9 am-Noon
Location: Harrison County Fairgrounds, 15321 County Farm Road, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 861-9292
Admission: Spectators Free

80th ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE FLEET - May 31-June 1
●Fais Do-Do & Coronation of the Shrimp King & Queen – Saturday, May 31
●Blessing of the Fleet – Sunday, June 1
The Fais Do-Do – a much-loved Biloxi tradition – features continuous live entertainment, hundreds of craft vendors, local artisans, and the best seafood in the entire world! The climax of the festive party is the coronation of the King and Queen!
The celebration continues Sunday, June 1 with the ceremonial wreath dropping @ 1pm. Boats form in the west end of the Biloxi Channel near the Beau Rivage Casino and then parade east in the Biloxi Channel! Shrimp boats and recreational boats receive blessings for a safe and bountiful season!
The scene amounts to a Mardi Gras parade on water! Music blares from boat radios, and the boats parade by and wave to spectators. The crowds are not as thick as during Mardi Gras, but the attitude is the same: Eat, drink, and be merry! Hosted by the City of Biloxi, Harrison County, and St. Michael Catholic Church!
Times: Saturday-Fais Do-Do 10 am-9 pm; Saturday-Mass @ 4 pm; Sunday-Blessing
@ 1 pm
Location: Biloxi Channel
Phone: (228) 435-6339
Admission: Admission Charges

80th ANNUAL GREAT BILOXI SCHOONER RACE - May 31
Many seafood factories had been built along the Coast by the 1890s, and each one of them constructed its own schooners for harvesting shrimp and oysters. However, in June and July, the factories organized races for cash prizes to see which one of them had the fastest schooner! Schooner races became a popular activity for betting on the Gulf Coast! The tradition continues today with the Biloxi Schooner Races! The Glenn L. Swetman and The George Sekul compete to see which of them is the fastest!
Watch as the famous Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum-Biloxi Schooners race along the Mississippi Gulf Coast shoreline under full sail! The Great Biloxi Schooner Race is held in conjunction with the annual Blessing of the Fleet and is considered a celebration of the onset of shrimping season!
Best shore viewing anywhere along Highway 90 between the Biloxi Lighthouse (Highway 90 & Porter Avenue) & Schooner Pier Complex.
Times: 10 am
Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast (Biloxi Channel - Between Lighthouse & Schooner Pier Complex), 367 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 435-6320
Admission: Viewing Free

ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK June 1
Performing The Last Waltz, A Man Without Love, There’s a Kind of Hush (All Over the World), and more!
Times: 8 pm
Location: Beau Rivage Theatre, 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (888) 566-7469 or (228) 386-7111
Admission: Call for ticket prices

MISSISSIPPI COAST JAZZ SOCIETY MONTHLY DANCE - June 1
Jazz Society members are hosting a dance with three different bands performing for your listening and dancing pleasure! Cash Bar is available. Bring your own snacks. Come out have a “jazzy” time!
Times: 3 pm – 6 pm
Location: American Legion & Elks Lodge, 12010 Klein Road, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 392-4177 or (228) 897-2330
Admission: $6 per person

9th ANNUAL HOME WORX EXPO - June 2-3
The Southeast Mississippi Home Builders Association presents their annual Home Worx Expo! This year, we will be exploding with new images and creations for your home! Whether you want to build it, remodel it, bake it, or grow it, you will find it all here! There will be plenty to see & do! Inside you will find booths full of displays and product information from new home construction to the remodeling of your existing home! Door prizes, food are also available!
Times: Saturday @ 10 am-5 pm; Sunday @ Noon-4 pm
Location: Jackson County Fairgrounds, 2902 Shortcut Road, Pascagoula
Phone: (228) 762-0444
Admission: Admission charged

WILDWOOD FARM SUMMER RIDING CAMP - June 16-20
One of the greatest thrills is learning English riding! We offer riding lessons for children ages 5-12 years! Wildwood Farm is a friendly, down to earth centre, where lessons are safe, progressive and interesting! Participants learn different techniques by qualified instructors! Lessons for complete beginners up to quite advanced - we cater for all levels! Included in registration is a Wildwood Farm Summer Riding Camp T-Shirt! Registration is required! After camp day care is available on an hourly charge!
Times: 9 am – 1:30 pm
Location: 15461 Northrup Cuevas Road, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 832-5537 or (228) 832-8252
Admission: $200 per session

RINGO STARR - May 29
Time: 8 pm
Location: Beau Rivage Casino Resort, 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (888) 566-7469 or (228) 386-7111
Admission: Call for ticket pricing

STEVIE NICKS - June 5
Time: Doors open @ 6:30 pm; Showtime @ 8 pm
Location: Hardrock Hotel & Casino, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (877) 877-6256 or (228) 374-7625
Admission: Call for ticket prices

22nd ANNUAL COAST COLISEUM SUMMER FAIR - June 5-15
A very family-friendly event, the fair features a host of diversions, rides and shows, in addition to live music, food and drink. There’s a water flume ride, Ferris wheel and dozens more rides, plus a pay-one-price ride at various times each day!
Times: Call for times
Location: Mississippi Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 594-3700
Admission: Parking charged & Pay on price for rides available

“DOMO ARIGATO: THANK YOU” - June 6 - August 22
Mississippi Potters Pay Tribute to their Friends from around the United States! Guest curator Brian Nettles!
Times: Call for times
Location: Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art, 1596 Glenn Swetman Drive, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 374-5547
Admission: Admission is free; donations are welcome!

COLLECTIVE SOLE - June 6
“"Shine,” “The World I Know”” and more - performed live!
Times: Doors open @ 6:30 pm; Showtime @ 8 pm
Location: Hardrock Hotel & Casino, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (877) 877-6256 or (228) 374-7625
Admission: Call for ticket prices

GULFPORT LITTLE THEATRE “HEAVEN HELP THE PO’ TATERS”
June 6-8 & June 13-15
There’s trouble in Tatertown! The Idaho community is desperate for rain lest their potato crops dry up in the fields. Especially hard hit are Irish Tater, his wife Etta Tater and the Tater tots: Sweetpea, Lyonnaise and Chip. Unless a solution is found, they will be forced to move, along with most of the other farmers in Taterfield County.
Their plight is the result of a dastardly scheme hatched by Noah Count, the scoundrel lawyer who deliberately left the water rights out of their deeds. The townsfolk send our hero, Spud Farmer, to bargain for water with the B.Z. Beaver Corporation which dammed the Snake River. To Spud’s surprise, Sue Duse is not only head of the business, but Noah’s partner in crime. Spud’s ladylove, Candide Yam and the other citizens spy on the negotiations--all in wacky disguises. Hilarity abounds as the Tater tots are kidnapped for ransom and Spud fights Noah to stop the villain from blowing up the dam! Directed by Bob Barrett.
Times: Friday & Saturdays @ 8 pm, Sundays @ 3 pm Matinee
Location: Gulfport Little Theatre, 2600 13th Avenue, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 864-7983
Admission: Admission Charged

CCA MS CASTING FOR CONSERVATION FISHING TOURNAMENT - June 7-8
Benefit tournament with inshore (Speckled Trout & Redfish) & offshore (Cobia & King Mackerel) species – Prizes awarded!
There will also be a Kid’s tournament for children 5-12 years of age! No charge for children’s tournament, but children must be accompanied by an
adult! Bait furnished, kid’s provide own tackle! Kid’s Categories: Most unusual species, Largest fish, Smallest fish, Longest fish and Ugliest fish!
All proceeds to benefit CCA MS Conservation Fund! A family event – FUN
for ALL!
Times: CCA Tournament begins Friday after 7pm; Kids Tournament - Saturday 8am – 11am; -Tournament Weigh-in - 5pm – 7pm
Location: Gulfport Harbor, White Cap East Pier, Highway 90, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 818-3280 or (228) 806-1073
Admission: $50 Members & $75 Non-members *includes one-year membership

40th ANNUAL RACE FOR THE CASE - June 12
The Gulfport & Biloxi Yacht Clubs host this yachting event! Sailors race each other for the title and the “case!” A race for all boats from the Gulfport Yacht Club to the Schooner Pier Complex! The finish is the exciting part of this race, it is a staggered start, so all the boats finish together, the view of the boats coming down the channel is an awesome site – A MUST SEE!. The Biloxi Schooners also participate in this race!
Times: Race starts @ 1 pm from Gulfport Yacht Club
Location: Biloxi - Gulfport Mississippi Sound - Gulf Coast
Phone: (228) 863-6796

12th ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST BILLFISH CLASSIC - June 11-15
This Invitational has established itself as a premier sporting event on the Mississippi Gulf Coast! Vessels will ply the billfish-rich waters of the coast and try win over $1,000,000 in cash & prizes! The tournament culminates with a spectacular awards ceremony. Location: Point Cadet Marina, 119 Beach Blvd, Biloxi (Behind Isle of Capri Casino)
Phone: (228) 436-7928
Admission: Spectators Free

ORANGE GROVE ROTARY CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT - June 13
This tournament not only offers a great opportunity to have fun, play on an outstanding golf course – The Oaks Golf Course, but also to contribute to the bottom line, which is supporting charity! Proceeds from the tournament benefit children & youth programs along the Gulf Coast! Sponsorship opportunities range from $100 for single players to $2,500 for premier sponsors! Come and participate in this FUNdraiser!
Times: Registration starts @ 11 am
Location: The Oaks Golf Course, 24384 Clubhouse Drive, Pass Christian
Phone: (228) 282-9548
Admission: Admission: Sponsorships – Contact for more details!

HERMAN’S HERMITS - June 13
Time: Doors open @ 6:30 pm; Showtime @ 8 pm
Location: Hardrock Hotel & Casino, 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (877) 877-6256 or (228) 374-7625
Admission: Call for ticket prices

13th ANNUAL “VETTES BY THE SHORE” - June 14-15
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Corvette Club hosts their 13th annual “Vettes By the Shore” with the proceeds going to help local charities or individuals in need! Corvette Clubs from Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi also help in making this show a great success every year! The show is a two-day event and held in conjunction with the Mississippi Mustang Annual Product Show. Judging is on Saturday with the presentation of awards on Sunday afternoon! Music, food and family fun guaranteed!
Times: Car show viewing: 8 am-4 pm daily
Location: MS Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (601) 799-0670
Admission: Admission Charged

29th ANNUAL MUSTANG, SHELBY & FORD PRODUCTS SHOW - June 14-15
The Mississippi Coast Mustang Club proudly host their 29th Regional Shelby & Ford Product Show! This car show features over 100 plus cars in multi classes for all Ford products and held in conjunction with the Mississippi Mustang Club Car Show! The classes will group vehicles by model, year and class. Competition will be grouped by similar years. Music, food and family fun guaranteed!
Times: Registration - Saturday 8 am-12 noon, Car Show Viewing - 8 am-4 pm
Location: MS Coast Coliseum, Arena Floor, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 255-7936
Admission: Admission Charged

5th ANNUAL KREWE OF VESTA FISHING RODEO - June 14
Categories include Red Snapper, King Mackerel, Speckled Trout and Cobia! Prizes will be awarded for all categories! There will be an on-site kids fishing tournament, face painting, arts and crafts, food & entertainment and much more!
Times: Adult Tournament begins @ Midnight - June 13,
Kids Tournament 12 Noon - 3 pm
Location: Mary Walker Marina, Gautier
Phone: (228) 990-5755
Admission: Entry Fee Charged – Spectators Free

ANNUAL PAINT-A-CAN CONTEST - June 14
Keep it Real! Keep it Clean! Beautify our beach! Your painted can becomes a beach trash can!
50 gallon beach drums provided, more than $1,000 in cash prizes awarded to the best painters in professional & amateur division! Trophies & Fair Ride armbands to winners in the children’s category!
Times: Painting starts @ 9 am, Ends @ 2 pm
Location: On beach in front of MS Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 594-3700
Admission: Entry is Free – 50 Gallon Drum provided – Entrants must supply paint & supplies!

5th ANNUAL SCRAPIN THE COAST - June 21-22
Scrapin The Coast offers it all…Bikini contest, stereo competition, hydraulic contest, hot food, vendors, live music, car & truck show, burnout contest and more! Come enjoy FUN in the SUN!
Times: Call for times
Location: MS Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 594-3700
Admission: Call for ticket prices

MERLE HAGGARD - June 22
Performing “Politically Uncorrect,” “She Ain’t Hooked on Me No More,” “A Place to Fall Apart,” and more!
Times: 8 pm
Location: Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (888) 566-7469 or (228) 386-7111
Admission: Call for ticket prices

WILDWOOD FARM SUMMER RIDING CAMP - June 23-27
One of the greatest thrills is learning English riding! We offer riding lessons for children ages 5-12 years! Wildwood Farm is a friendly, down to earth centre, where lessons are safe, progressive and interesting! Participants learn different techniques by qualified instructors! Lessons for complete beginners up to quite advanced - we cater for all levels! Included in registration is a Wildwood
Farm Summer Riding Camp T-Shirt! After camp day care is available on an
hourly charge!
Times: 9 am – 1:30 pm
Location: 15461 Northrup Cuevas Road, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 832-5537 or (228) 832-8252
Admission: $200 per session

8th ANNUAL MARGARITAFEST - June 20
Calling all “Parrotheads! This Jimmy Buffet-inspired event is one of the area’s most anticipated summer parties, and continues to grow each year with more business sponsorships, and record attendance! Each year at Margaritafest, there is a table decoration competition, a hula-hoop contest and live entertainment provided! Cash Bar and food available!
Times: 7 pm-11 pm
Location: Island View Parking Garage (Beach Side), Highway 90
Phone: (228) 604-0014
Admission: Admission Charged

1st ANNUAL MS GULF COAST BIKE FEST - July 1-5
Join in the fun - a motorcycle festival for all bike enthusiasts! All brands of motorcycles welcome, whether it is a Harley Davidson, Yamaha, Suzuki, Triumph or any other type of bike - all enthusiasts are welcome regardless if they ride a bike or not! The event hub will be located on Highway 90, between the Alabama & Louisiana state lines! Each city will host a designated area for vendors, entertainment and more! Live entertainment throughout the week, charity motorcycle runs and more! Over 25,000 motorcycles converge on the coast! Keep Checking back for more details!
Location: Highway 90 - Alabama State Line - Louisiana State Line!
Phone: (228) 297-0256
Admission: Spectators Free - Vendor application on website!

60th ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI DEEP SEA FISHING RODEO - July 3-6
Competitive fishing and almost continuous entertainment. Featured are the tons of fish on display, caught by the contestants, and the beauty pageant of the Royal Queen and Princesses.
Salt water fish include amberjack, barracuda, black drum, black fish, bonita, dolphin, flounder, gar, grouper, jack crevalle, king mackerel, lemon fish, red fish, red snapper, shark, spanish mackerel, speckled trout, sting ray, tarpon, tuna and wahoo. Freshwater fish include blue gill perch, catfish, crappie, green trout, shellcracker perch, and striped bass. 1st and 2nd place winners received a trophy, a hat, and a prize. All prizes will be given from the rodeo stage beginning at 7 pm on the closing day.
Times: Gates open @ 12 Noon
Location: J.L Scott Marine Center Lot, Hwy 90, Next to Isle of Capri Casino!
Phone: (228) 863-2713
Admission: Admission Charged

MISSISSIPPI COAST JAZZ SOCIETY OLD HAT DANCE - July 6
Three different bands perform for your listening and dancing pleasure! Cash Bar is available. Bring your own snacks. Come out and have a “jazzy” time!
Times: 3 pm – 6 pm
Location: American Legion & Elks Lodge, 12010 Klein Road, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 392-4177 or (228) 897-2330
Admission: $6 per person

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGE OHR! - July 12
George E. Ohr (1857-1918) has been called the first art potter in the United States, and many say the finest. Ohr was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, the son of young German immigrants, Johanna Wiedman and George Ohr. Both Alsatians, the Ohrs had moved to Biloxi after a brief stop in New Orleans, their port of entry in l853. George Ohr Sr. established the first blacksmith shop in Biloxi and later opened the first grocery store there. His son, George Edgar Ohr, would grow up to be a flamboyant, dedicated potter and a memorable figure in his hometown!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GEORGE! 151 YEARS OLD!
Cake & ice cream for visitors at the museum!
Times: 9 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 1596 Glenn Swetman Drive
Phone: (228) 374-5547
Admission: Donations Welcomed!

WAMA CAFÉ NIGHT: FRENCH WINE TASTING - July 17
Honoring Bastille Day - a celebration with French wine tasting!
Times: 6 pm-8 pm
Location: Walter Anderson Museum of Art, 510 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs
Phone: (228) 872-3164
Admission: Admission Charged

JAY LENO - July 19
Times: 7 pm & 9:30 pm
Location: Beau Rivage Casino, 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (888) 566-7469 or (228) 386-7111
Admission: Call for ticket prices

WILDWOOD FARM SUMMER RIDING CAMP - July 21-25
One of the greatest thrills is learning English riding! We offer riding lessons for children ages 5-12 years! Wildwood Farm is a friendly, down to earth centre, where lessons are safe, progressive and interesting! Participants learn different techniques by qualified instructors! Lessons for complete beginners up to quite advanced - we cater for all levels! Included in registration is a Wildwood Farm Summer Riding Camp T-Shirt! After camp day care is available on an hourly charge!
Times: 9 am – 1:30 pm
Location: 15461 Northrup Cuevas Road, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 832-5537 or (228) 832-8252
Admission: $200 per session

AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION SHOW - July 25-27
View horses’ abilities in dozens of events, such as: jumping, reining, balance, muscling and breed characteristics!
Times: Competitions start @ 9 am
Location: Harrison County Fairgrounds, 15321 County Farm Road, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 575-3902
Admission: Spectators Free

14th ANNUAL CARL LEGETT MEMORIAL FISHING TOURNAMENT - July 31 - August 3
Fishing tournament with the proceeds going to local charities. Anglers compete for cash prizes! Hosted by the Home Builders Association of the Mississippi Coast!
Times: July 31st - Registration & Kick off party for entrants @ 6-9 pm; Tournament begins August 1st!
Location: Point Cadet Marina, (Behind Isle of Capri Casino Resort), Biloxi
Phone: (228) 323-4171 or (228) 896-7646
Admission: Admission Charged for Entry in Tournament

ISLE OF CAPRI CASINO CELEBRATES 16 YEARS ON GULF COAST! July 31
August 3
Isle of Capri Casino Resort will celebrate its 16th birthday during a week long celebration with food specials, fireworks and live entertainment! The first casino in Biloxi, Isle of Capri opened its doors to guests on August 1, 1992! Join us all week for this very special celebration! Call (800) 843-4753 or (228) 436-4753 for complete listing of all events!
Location: Isle of Capri Casino Resort, 151 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (800) 843-4753 or (228) 436-4753
Admission: Spectators Free

On-Going Events

GULFPORT DRAGWAY - Wednesdays
Gulfport Dragway is an independent, ¼ mile asphalt-concrete pad dragstrip on an elevation of 50 feet! King of the Hill, Grudge, Test & Tune races are a few of the races held at this track!
Times: Gates & Time trials @ 6 pm - Eliminations @ 9 pm
Location: Gulfport Dragway, 17085 Race Track Road, Gulfport
Phone: (228) 863-4408
Admission: Admission Charged

MAGNOLIA CLASSIC CRUISERS MONTHLY CRUISE IN
First Saturday of Each Month
Magnolia Classic Cruisers of Jackson County hosts their monthly “Cruise-In” on the first Saturday of each Month March – September! Please note if a holiday falls on that date…the cruise in will be cancelled for that month! Come join us for a GREAT time…our cruise in features many vintage vehicles…food…& FUN!
Times: 6-9 pm
Location: Northrup Grumman Engineering Complex, Highway 90, Pascagoula (Old K-Mart Building)
Phone: (228) 327-1530 or (228) 769-2622
Admission: Spectators Free

WATERFRONT CAFÉ - Last Friday of the Month (April - September)
Sponsored by the River City Cultural Foundation, this smorgasbord of music & food brings folks, armed with lawn chairs and coolers, to the downtown boardwalk! One can toe-tap to the rhythms or dance away the evening at this fun-filled event! Participants come by boat, car, bike, or on foot to enjoy the old-fashioned spirit of this community “happening!” See ya at the river!
Times: 6 pm-10 pm
Location: Riverfront Park – Downtown Moss Point
Phone: (228) 474-9332
Admission: Spectators Free

COAST CRUIZERS & PINK LADIES MONTHLY CRUISE IN - Held 1st Saturday Monthly
Family atmosphere, so bring the kids, the neighbors even the in-laws! Poodle Bucks, 50/50, door prizes, games, music and more! Hosted by Coast Cruizers & The Pink Ladies!
Times: 6 pm - 9 pm
Location: Edgewater Mall, 2600 Highway 90, Biloxi
Phone: (228) 392-6134 or (228) 324-1301
Admission: Spectators Free

MISFITS STREET KREWZE MONTHLY CRUISE IN - Held every 2nd & 5th Saturday of each month
All types of vehicles will be showing off “their stuff” From Pre 49 Street Rods to Corvettes….we have every type vehicle for any car enthusiast! The Misfits Street Krewzers was established in 1999 and has been getting bigger & better over the years! We host many benefits for the disadvantaged and co-host the city of Bay St. Louis during the annual “Cruisin’ the Coast “ event! Due to the increase in vehicle participation ….we had to move to our new location (Behind Burger King)!
Times: 6 pm – 9 pm
Location: Zappardo’s Shopping Center, Highway 90, Bay St. Louis
Phone: (228) 216-1259
Admission: Spectators Free

BLUEGRASS & SWAMP BILLY CONCERT - Last Saturday Monthly
Come enjoy gospel music chocked full of high energy, lots of strings, tight harmonies and lyrics that’ll have you stomping your feet in no time! This Bluegrass and Swamp Billy benefit concert features The Mule Skinners and many other musical groups! Proceeds go towards His Way Ministries, which feeds over 100 homebound folks every week! Concessions are available and the event is family oriented & kid friendly!
Times: 6:30 pm
Location: Caswell Springs United Methodist Church, 18601 Highway 63, Moss Point
Phone: (228) 218-8856
Admission: Free

2008 Spring Calendar of Events