Mississippi Gulf Coast Events Calendar - Live Entertainment, Festivals, Markets, Music

15th ANNUAL VOLKSLAUF MUD RUN

September 18

COME JOIN THE LARGEST RUNNING EVENT ON THE COAST! Come out and cheer on over 1,000 of the “muddiest” bunch - maneuvering challenging obstacles and lots of mud! A muddy run for a good cause - Proceeds benefit the annual Seabee Ball! Call for details & to register a team!

Date(s): 09/18/2010 - 09/18/2010
Times: 8am
Location: Construction Battalion Center, 5510 8th Street, Gulfport
Contact: Rob Mims - Public Affairs Officer
Phone: 228-871-2699
Admission: Fun Run – Donations; Spectators Free

26th ANNUAL DIAMONDHEAD ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

September 18-19

Over 150 vendors set up with hand-made crafts & multi-media art works for sale! Drinks, sandwiches," munchies" available outside, and the Diamondhead Country Club offers a lunch special inside! A raffle for some exciting prizes is also available! Free shuttle bus transportation from the Diamondhead Shopping Center parking lot on both days, save your nerves and your feet - take the shuttle! The air-conditioned bus delivers you to where the action is, and returns at your convenience! This event is one of the finest arts & crafts fairs in the United States! Proceeds from booth rentals benefit Diamondhead Continuing Education!

Date(s): 09/18/2010 - 09/19/2010
Times: Saturday @ 9:30am – 5pm; Sunday @ 10am – 4pm
Location: Diamondhead Country Club, 7600 Country Club Circle, Diamondhead
Contact: Brierley Acker
Phone: 228-255-2697
Admission: Spectators Free!

GULF COAST KOI SOCIETY POND TOUR!

September 18

Tour, learn, & experience the beauty of 15 breathtaking Koi & Water Ponds. While viewing these exceptional works of art, you will also gain information on water gardening, ornamental fish keeping, pond building, and more! Ponds are located throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast - all you need to do is pick a starting point! Wherever you choose to start your tour, you will receive a booklet with maps to lead you to the rest! Don't miss this extraordinary tour!

• Pass Christian
Tran Residence - 22226 Derrick Road
• Long Beach
Heidingsfeld Residence - 211 East 3rd Street
• Gulfport
Bui Residence - 17094 Excalibur Circle
Homes Residence - 1811 22nd Avenue
Angle Residence - 15450 Ewing Street
Brennan & Newman Residence - 2658 Broadwater Drive
Bergeron Residence - 11301 South Pine Drive
Cook Residence - 15609 Walter Smith Road
• Saucier
Hamilton & Curry Residence - 18244 Longwood Drive
• Biloxi
Sandifar Residence - 14708 LeMoyne Blvd
Floden Residence - 687 Meadow Drive
• Ocean Springs
Harrold Residence - 4016 Dunsinane Street
Reynolds Residence - 9208 Meadowlark Avenue

Contact any of the following numbers for your starting point: (228) 217-4810, (228) 896-6625, or (228) 363-1388 and be on your way!

Date(s): 09/18/2010 - 09/18/2010
Times: 8am-4pm
Location: Throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast!
Contact: Jon Floden
Phone: 228-217-4810
Admission: $5 Entry Fee - Children under 16 Free!

MARSH BOAT TOURS @ GULF ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE!

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September 4-5, 11-12, 17-19 & 24

The tides are great for exploring the bayou up close for a 45-minute tour in a flat-bottomed boat with ranger. Discover the plants and animals that thrive in our southern salt marshes. Life jackets provided & required. Minimum age is six. Limit 4 per group reservation. Reservations Required.

Date(s): 09/04/2010 - 09/24/2010
Times: Call for details & reservations!
Location: Gulf Islands National Seashore, 3500 Park Road, Visitor Contact Station, Ocean Springs
Phone: 228-875-9057
Admission: Free!

DIVIDING THE ESTATE by Horton Foote

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September 16-26

Matriarch Stella Gordon is determined not to divide her 100-year old Texas estate, despite declining family wealth and the looming financial crisis. However, her three children have another plan. Old resentments and sibling rivalries surface, as the members of this hilariously dysfunctional family go head to head to see who might claim the biggest piece of the pie. Presented by Center Stage!

Date(s): 09/16/2010 - 09/26/2010
Times: Call for performance times!
Location: Center Stage, 240 Eisenhower Drive, Biloxi
Phone: 228-388-6258
Admission: Reservations required – Call for tickets!

"GO FOR THE GOLD" DANCE COMPETITION

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September 17-19

Come out for a great show & enjoy watching as local friends & neighbors compete against other Southern states in a regional competition! Dancers compete in several categories such as Ballroom, Country, Latin, and Swing! Sponsored by Duo Dance Center!

Date(s): 09/17/2010 - 09/19/2010
Times: Call for details & tickets!
Location: EFitness, 1735 Richard Drive, Biloxi
Contact: Lynae Jacob
Phone: 228-762-0304

US RODEO PRODUCTIONS - BULL MADNESS!

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September 17-18

With over 17 years experience, this competition connects the best bull riders with the best of the best bulls! This event will have you on your feet! Bring the family for the FUN, exciting & unforgettable event!

Date(s): 09/17/2010 - 09/18/2010
Times: Call for event times!
Location: Harrison County Fairgrounds, 15321 County Farm Road, Gulfport
Contact: Jory Scott - Promoter
Phone: (601) 270-4313 or (601) 270-7400
Admission: Admission Charged

4th ANNUAL 5K FUN/RUN WALK OF HOPE!

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September 18

Come out and have FUN, RUN or WALK for a great cause – Pink Heart Funds! This organization provides FREE wigs to adults & children with cancer, and breast prostheses to women after surgery! Proceeds benefit Pink Heart Funds!

Date(s): 09/18/2010 - 09/18/2010
Times: Registration @ 7am, Race begins @ 9am!
Location: Pass Christian Boys & Girls Club - Qatar Center, 220 Church Street, Pass Christian
Phone: 228-575-8299
Admission: Admission Charged – FUNdraiser!

4th ANNUAL FLAVOR OF THE AMERICAS FESTIVAL

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September 18

PLEASE NOTE: EVENT CANCELLED - RESCHEDULED FOR 2011!

Join us for activities for the entire family! Food and other cultural offerings from several Latin American countries, booths displaying clothes & artifacts, children's games, music, dance lessons, hourly raffles and much more! Sponsored by El Pueblo - a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the Latino & Hispanic immigrants along the Mississippi Gulf Coast!

Date(s): 09/18/2010 - 09/18/2010
Times: 11am - 6pm
Location: Biloxi Town Green, 710 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Contact: Sally Bevill
Phone: 228-436-3986
Admission: Spectators Free!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARY C!

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September 18

Join in the celebration as the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center turns 6! Held in conjunction with the Saturday Art Market!

Date(s): 09/18/2010 - 09/18/2010
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government Street, Ocean Springs
Contact: Eric Zala - Executive Director
Phone: 228-818-2878

LORD WHY DO I KEEP CHOOSING THE WRONG MAN? By Emmanunel Seegars

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September 18

The hilarious, high powered, spectacular inspirational comedy stage-play relates to everyone. In addition, it may help reignite your true feelings for your true love. The play stars: R&B Platinum recording singer Cherrelle, R&B male vocalist Glenn Jones, Tiger Graham from the R&B Male group SILK, Curtis Blake from Tyler Perry's "Diary of A Mad Black Woman", and gospel legend "Jackie Clark" from the legendary female gospel group "The Clark Sister". Don't miss the nation's number one touring gospel play!

Date(s): 09/18/2010 - 09/18/2010
Times: Doors open @ 7pm, Show @ 8pm!
Location: MS Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: (800) 726-2781 or (228) 594-3700
Admission: Call for tickets!

MARITIME & SEAFOOD INDUSTRY MUSEUM $10,000 DRAWDOWN

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September 18

Annual fundraiser for the museum – Join us for a fun filled evening with GREAT FOOD, COCKTAILS, LIVE MUSIC, DANCING and a chance to win $10,000!

Date(s): 09/18/2010 - 09/18/2010
Times: 6pm
Location: Biloxi Yacht Club, Beach Blvd, Biloxi
Phone: 228-435-6320
Admission: $100 ticket-allows two people!

ULTIMATE DOO WOP!

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September 18

Featuring: The Flamingoes, the Contours with Sylvester Potts, Jimmy Clanton & the Spaniels featuring Willie C. Jackson, Kathy Young & the Blue Suede Orchestra - all performing live!

Date(s): 09/18/2010 - 09/18/2010
Times: 8pm
Location: IP Casino Resort & Spa, 850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi
Phone: (888) 946-2847 or (228) 436-3000
Admission: Call for tickets!

WALKING @ SANDHILL CRANE!

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TUESDAY - SATURDAY

Enjoy nature at its best with a walk through the Wet Pine Savannah! Enjoy blooming pitcher plants and butterworts, migrating songbirds and all sorts of spring activities in the woods!

The Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge offers something for everyone...but especially for children - The Junior Refuge Manager Program for 8-12 yr olds, but can be fun for younger or older kids as well! Bring the family, stop by the visitor center and pick up the activity booklet, then walk the trails with your family, do some trail research with them so they become a Junior Refuge Manager! Plan on spending a little time walking the C.L. Dees trail (3/4 mile loop), where refuge staff or volunteers teach about how to use a fire weather kit, offer information on the park and more. Bring plenty of water! After your walk, participants can choose a prize: water bottles, key chains, backpacks and now, the official Junior Refuge Manager patch! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to spend time outdoors with the family!

Date(s): 01/02/2009 - 12/31/2010
Times: Tuesday-Saturday 9am-3pm
Location: MS Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge, 7200 Crane Lane, Gautier
Contact: Emily Neidigh
Phone: 228-497-6322
Admission: Free!

SATURDAYS @ NEGROTTO’S!

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SATURDAYS

Come out & get tips on painting, art lessons, meet & greet local artists, enjoy refreshments and more! Bring out the artist in YOU!

Date(s): 08/01/2009 - 12/18/2010
Times: 1pm -4pm
Location: Negrotto's Gallery & Custom Framing, 2645 Executive Place, Biloxi
Phone: 228-388-8822
Admission: Free

CANVAS & COCKTAILS

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Bring your bottle of wine (or favorite beverage) and explore your creative side while having a night out! Art classes structured around a specific theme - with your own personal interpretation! Classes are for beginners as well as seasoned painters...the main objective is to have fun!!! At the end of each class you will leave with your finished masterpiece!!

CLASSES ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE MONTH - CALL FOR DETAILS!

Date(s): 10/20/2009 - 10/28/2010
Times: Call for class times!
Location: 49 ½ 55th Street, Gulfport
Phone: 228-861-0833
Admission: Call for class prices

CLASSES @ MARY C

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CLASSES ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE MONTH - CALL FOR DETAILS!

The Mary C offers classes for all ages that include oil painting, art, drawing, photography, field trips, etiquette & social skills, introductory boat building, creative writing, music, dance, pottery, piano & guitar lessons, and more. Call for complete details on all classes, times & admission.

Date(s): 10/21/2009 - 12/31/2010
Location: Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center of Arts & Education, 1600 Government Street, Ocean Springs,
Phone: 228-818-2878

FREE CONCERTS @ ISLE CASINO HOTEL BILOXI!

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Friday & Saturday

Kick off the weekend with FREE concerts every Friday and Saturday night at 10:00pm on the atrium stage! Viewable from Lava bar! Check website for complete listing of bands!

Date(s): 12/18/2009 - 12/31/2010
Times: Concerts @ 10pm!
Location: Isle Casino Hotel, 151 Beach Blvd, Biloxi - Atrium Stage
Phone: (800) 843-4753 or (228) 436-4753
Admission: Free!

THE PASS MARKET

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SATURDAYS

The Pass Market provides fresh produce, prepared food, plants, and arts and crafts directly from producers in a congenial atmosphere. There is something for everyone at The Pass Market!

Date(s): 01/02/2010 - 12/18/2010
Times: 8am-12Noon
Location: War Memorial Park, Highway 90, Pass Christian
Contact: Joe Buckley - Market Manager
Phone: 228-297-3040

FLEA MARKET @ MENGE

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SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

The Mississippi Gulf Coast’s largest outdoor flea market offers furniture, arts & crafts, plants, baked goods, concession stand and more! Featured on Turner South’s television shows Junkin’ and 3 Day Weekend! Antique Trade Days held April & October!

Date(s): 01/03/2010 - 12/26/2010
Times: 8am-5pm - Rain or Shine!
Location: Flea Market & Menge Avenue, Interstate 10 & Menge Avenue (Exit 24), Pass Christian
Phone: 228-452-0590
Admission: Spectators Free

2nd SATURDAY ART WALK!

2ND SATURDAY EACH MONTH!

Join the fine shops of Old Town Bay St. Louis as they host Second Saturday Art Walk…shops and art galleries…like Bay Books, Maggie Mays and more…feature open houses with guest artists, refreshments, music, food & fun!

Date(s): 01/09/2010 - 12/11/2010
Times: 4pm-8pm
Location: Old Town Bay St. Louis, Main Street, Bay St. Louis
Phone: 228-463-2688
Admission: Free

OCEAN SPRINGS FRESH MARKET

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SATURDAYS

Ocean Springs Fresh Market is based on the great European food and plant markets, and in a small way recreates that wonderful atmosphere of great food offerings by small regional producers, plants and flowers grown locally, fruits and vegetables in season, herbs and herb products and even doggie treats for the four legged friends in your life!

Date(s): 01/09/2010 - 12/11/2010
Times: 9am – 1pm
Location: Marshall Park, Downtown Ocean Springs
Phone: 228-257-2496

ART CLASSES @ CABOOSE ART GALLERY!

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CLASSES HELD THROUGHOUT THE MONTH - CALL FOR DETAILS!

Bring out the "Picasso" in YOU! Learn to paint with pastels, draw & more for children & adults! Enjoy creating new works with inspiration and individual attention! Class sizes & instructors vary! Call for complete details of all classes offer!

Date(s): 02/09/2010 - 12/08/2010
Times: Call for class times!
Location: Caboose Art Gallery, 608 W. Railroad, Long Beach
Contact: Sandy Shavers
Phone: 228-865-1056
Admission: Admission Charged - Call for class details!

LIVE CONCERTS @ HOLLYWOOD CASINO!

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Friday & Saturday

Hollywood Casino's new Stage Bar features some of the areas best bands and live entertainment every Friday and Saturday nights! Stage Bar also features large display screens as well as the huge, over-sized, and larger than life H-D sports screen, and an exciting 10 station video poker bar for non-stop gaming action. Must be at least 21.

Date(s): 02/12/2010 - 12/31/2010
Times: Fun starts @ 8:30pm!
Location: Hollywood Casino, 711 Hollywood Blvd, Bay St. Louis
Phone: (866) 758-2591 or (228) 467-9257
Admission: No Entry Fee Charged!

IP/VIKING CULINARY ARTS CAFÉ CLASSES @ MARY C!

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ON GOING! - CALL FOR CLASS INFORMATION & DATES!

Hands on cooking classes with guest master chefs! Learn to make sushi, professional cake decorating, Asian cuisine, nutritional & healthy dishes, professional presentation & techniques, sugar sculpturing, Italian cooking, seafood dishes, hand made pizza, French cuisine, wine & cheese pairing and more! Call for complete details on all classes!

Date(s): 03/04/2010 - 12/30/2010
Times: Call for class times!
Location: Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center of Arts & Education, 1600 Government Street, Ocean Springs,
Phone: 228-818-2878
Admission: Admission Charged - Classes Limited!

MOSS POINT MARKET

SATURDAYS

Arts & Crafts from local vendors, plants, baked goods, hand crafted planters, produce (seasonal) and much more! Come out and find that item that you just can’t find anywhere else!

Date(s): 03/20/2010 - 09/25/2010
Times: 9am – 1pm
Location: Riverbend Location (Located next to War Memorial Park – Front Park & Boardwalk), Highway 613, Moss Point
Phone: 800-683-4176
Admission: Spectators Free

VW CLUB & ANTIQUE AUTO CAR CLUB CRUISE IN

APRIL - OCTOBER

Come enjoy the sights & sounds of antique cars & VW's! Held third Saturday monthly! Hourly drawings for prizes & a 50/50 drawing! Held Rain or Shine! Co-sponsored by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Volkswagen Club & the Mississippi Antique Auto Club!

Date(s): 04/17/2010 - 10/16/2010
Times: 6pm-9pm
Location: Cedar Popps Shopping Plaza, Corner of Popps Ferry Road & Cedar Lake Road, Biloxi
Contact: Marv Potts
Phone: 228-324-5391
Admission: Spectators Free!

"CRITTERS"

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May 27 - September 26

WAMA's latest "from the vault" exhibit celebrates Walter Anderson's love of the fauna found along the gulf coast and beyond. Celebrating animals that many consider mundane, such as the cow and the ordinary housecat, as well as more exotic animals, such as zebras and giraffes, "Critters" draws from many of the media that Walter used -- pen and ink, pencil, watercolor, ceramic, blockprints, wood carvings, and even crayon. This exhibit features Alexander, a wooden giraffe, who now reunites with other woodcarvings, another giraffe, a duck whirligig, and a spotted cow, along with a lion that Walter probably carved in the 20's. With more than sixty other works of art on display, Critters is of interest to everyone, especially young children with activities and art suggestions!

Date(s): 05/27/2010 - 09/26/2010
Times: Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm; Sunday 12:30-4:30pm
Location: Walter Anderson Museum of Art, 510 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs
Contact: Makalah Ingram Brown - Deputy Director
Phone: 228-872-3164
Admission: Admission Charged

LONG BEACH FARMERS MARKET

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SATURDAYS

Certified Farmers Market! 90% REAL FOOD markets feature local, seasonal produce, dairy, eggs, meats, and prepared foods that are produced and/or grown in the area by small farmers and producers using sustainable agricultural methods!

Date(s): 06/03/2010 - 09/30/2010
Times: 9am-1pm
Location: 126 Jeff Davis Avenue, Long Beach
Contact: Dita McCarthy
Phone: 228-234-8732

GULF COAST MOTOR SPORTS PARK - KART COMPETITIONS

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2^nd & 4^th SATURDAYS

“Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!” are the first sounds you will hear at the Gulf Coast Motor Sports Park! Kart competition is a sport that is fun & enjoyable for the entire family!

Gulf Coast Motor Sports Park hosts an average of 100 entries participating in twenty-five 2- and 4-cycle classes per event; roaring around the 1/8 of a mile high-banked lighted dirt track! The track boast a long backstretch, a wide turn 3 & 4 with a tri-oval front stretch, and wide turn 1 but a tight turn 2!

The “go-kart” phenomenon began in the late 1950's as a fun and affordable hobby and has now spread around the world! Come watch as “up-and-coming Nascar Drivers” zoom their way to victory!

Directions: From I-10, take Hwy 49 North, turn left On to Hwy 53 North, go approximately 7 miles to Loren Cuevas Rd, Take left go 1,000 feet track on right!

Date(s): 06/12/2010 - 11/06/2010
Times: Races start @ 6pm
Location: Gulf Coast Motor Sports Park
16405 Loren Cuevas Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
Phone: 228-669-3324
Admission: Admission Charged

SAUCIER FARMERS MARKET

WEDNESDAYS/SATURDAYS

Fresh produce, artwork, jewelry, fresh baked goods, flower vendors and much more!

Date(s): 06/19/2010 - 10/23/2010
Times: 8am-4pm
Location: Old U.S. Highway 49 & Saucier-Lizana Road, Saucier
Contact: Melinda LeBlanc
Phone: 228-697-1178

TIM WALDROP: THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST'S RESILIENCY TO HURRICANE KATRINA AND BEYOND

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August 28-November 20

Art exhibit featuring a series of paintings and sculptures, which provide a visual representation of the past, present, and what could ultimately be the future of many areas along the Mississippi Gulf Coast!

Date(s): 08/28/2010 - 11/20/2010
Times: Tuesday – Saturday 10am-6pm
Location: Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government Street, Ocean Springs
Phone: 228-818-2878
Admission: Free!

IMAGINING THE SECRET WORLD LIFE OF WALTER ANDERSON

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September 7-January 3

Join us for a glimpse inside the creative process. The Secret World of Walter Anderson was written with children in mind, but it's a delightful read for "children" of any age. The show follows the creative process from idea to execution. Included nearly 50 original works by E. B. Lewis and 18 original Walter Anderson works!

Date(s): 09/07/2010 - 01/03/2011
Times: Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm; Sunday 12:30-4:30pm
Location: Walter Anderson Museum of Art, 510 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs
Contact: Makalah Ingram Brown - Deputy Director
Phone: 228-872-3164
Admission: Admission Charged

FALL FLY BY!

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September 18 - November 13 - (SATURDAYS ONLY)

Join the National Audubon Society in watching and enjoying the fall migration of birds. Learn about basic bird identification, how to feed and attract birds with demonstration feeding stations, and native plant gardens!

Birders of all stripes, especially beginners, can watch and learn about birds that use the Pascagoula River as a corridor for migration every year. Of course, the common birds that call the coast home are also around to view and enjoy! An added bonus is the return of the “Audubon” Bald Eagle pair that returned to their nest to prepare for the winter nesting season! In addition to viewing birds at the Center, two-hour boat tours of the river are available!

Date(s): 09/18/2010 - 11/13/2010
Times: 9am – 4pm
Location: Pascagoula River Audubon Center
7011 Frank Griffin Road
Moss Point, MS 39563
Phone: 228-475-0825
Admission: Spectators Free; Admission charged for the boat tour & Reservations are required!

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