This fall, Coastal Mississippi hosts six unforgettable events, from music festivals to car shows and arts fairs, celebrating the region's vibrant culture, cuisine, and entertainment.

September 19, 2024

Six Must-Attend Fall Events in Coastal Mississippi

This fall, Coastal Mississippi hosts six unforgettable events, from music festivals to car shows and arts fairs, celebrating the region’s vibrant culture, cuisine, and entertainment.

This fall, Coastal Mississippi will come alive with cultural festivities, culinary delights, and entertainment.

Visitors and locals can enjoy six standout events showcasing the region’s rich culture and vibrant spirit.

Mississippi Songwriters Festival (Sept. 19-22)
Ocean Springs and Gautier will host four days of soulful music featuring Mississippi’s finest songwriters, free to attend.
The Freakin’ Weekend | Car, Truck, & Bike Show (Sept. 20-22)
Held at Harrah’s Gulf Coast, this event combines Biloxi’s biggest beach party with a car, truck, and bike show, live DJs, and local cuisine.
Taste of Long Beach (Sept. 26)
This one-day event will spotlight the town’s culinary scene with guest chefs and delicious food and beverages.
Cruisin’ the Coast (Oct. 6-13)
Mississippi’s largest annual event features over 10,000 classic cars cruising through Coastal Mississippi towns, with live entertainment and car shows.
Gulf Coast Shrimp Tasting Festival (Oct. 19)
Held at Biloxi’s Point Cadet Plaza, this festival offers fresh shrimp, a cook-off, live entertainment, and arts and crafts vendors.
Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival (Nov. 2-3)
Mississippi’s largest arts festival in downtown Ocean Springs honors master potter Peter Anderson and features works from local artists.

Judy Young, CEO of Coastal Mississippi Tourism, invites all to “experience the magic of fall” through these family-friendly events. For more details, visit CoastalMississippi.com.

Source: Six Must-Attend Fall Events in Coastal Mississippi for an Unforgettable Experience