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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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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


3/17/2012    St. Patrick's Day Parade - Waveland

Organized in 1964, this is the OLDEST Irish Parade on the MS Coast. It's always a fun time for the entire family in Waveland for their annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.  Great throws and Irish Stew ingredients, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots will be tossed by float riders.
City/State: Waveland , MS
Category: Festivals
Location: Hwy 90 & Hwy 603
Admission: FREE!!!
Hours: 2pm
Phone: 228-671-9570

All Dates:  03/17/2012


3/31/2012    Stella’s Blues & BBQ Festival

Bay St. Louis' Historic Depot District is the place to be...three venues of entertainment! The Silver Slipper Casino Stage will host three bands headlined by Rockin' Dopsie, 100 Men Hall, a Mississippi Blues Marker location, will feature their "House Katz" band, and the Bay St. Louis Little Theatre will present their annual "Stella Yellin' Contest." The Shed Blues & BBQ Joint will be one of six BBQ grillmeisters from across the Mississippi Coast serving food.
City/State: Bay St. Louis , MS
Category: Festivals
Location: Blaize Ave.
Hours: 11am-11pm
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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