14th ANNUAL CRUISIN' THE COAST

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October 3-10

"Calling ALL car enthusiasts...Cruisin' the Coast is the event for YOU!" Thousands of classic cars converge on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for an entire week of rock 'n' roll, drag races, sock hops, swap meets, headline entertainment, and FUN...all along the Gulf Coast! Car enthusiasts parade their antique, classic, hot rods & custom vehicles up & down Highway 90 with entertainment provided at designated stops in Biloxi, D'Iberville, Gulfport, Long Beach, Bay St. Louis, Ocean Springs & Pascagoula. Since its inception in 1996, Cruisin' the Coast has grown from 374 cars to over 4,000 annually!

• 1999 - **Awarded Southeast Tourism Society (STS) "Shining Example Award!"
• 2000 - **Awarded Mississippi's "Governor's Excellence in Tourism Award - Event of the Year!"
• 2001 - **Awarded "Southern Travel Treasure" by AAA's magazine, AAA Southern Traveler!
• 2001 - **Awarded American Bus Association (ABA) Top 100 Event!
• 2003 - **Awarded Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Fall Event!
• 2005 - **Awarded Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Fall Event!

ANTIQUES ON THE RUE!

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October 9-10

Antique dealers from throughout the Southern states offer their wares for everyone to enjoy and purchase. Find that long sought-after, unique souvenir to take home. Sponsored by the Biloxi Main Street Association and Gallery 782!

BLUE SUEDE SHOES: THE ULTIMATE ELVIS BASH

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October 9

Scot Bruce and Mike Albert team up to bring you the most riveting tribute to the "King of Rock & Roll" that you will not soon forget. Scot Bruce performs as Elvis, the way we remember him during his early career, followed by Mike Albert, who is superb as Elvis in his Vegas years. Accompanied by the Big E Band, the performers deliver the legend's greatest hits, including Heartbreak Hotel, Love Me Tender, All Shook Up, and Jailhouse Rock. Together, they recreate the electrifying musical excitement of the King, in a live, biographical concert. This is one show guaranteed to have you ALL SHOOK UP!

5th ANNUAL TRAIL OF TERROR

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

This is a 5 acre haunted trail with 11 scare stations that include menacing skits! People in costume and makeup will be scattered along the trail! A minimum of 70 people are staffing the ghoulish event and security is provided! No alcohol allowed on premises! Proceeds benefit East Central Boys Soccer!  Because of the events intensity – this may not be suitable for very young children!

Directions to Location:
From the I-10 corridor: Take exit 69 and go north on Hwy 63 for 17 miles. Turn right onto Polktown Rd (look for ToT signs) and go for 3 miles. (Polktown Rd is about 3 miles north of the Hwy 63/614 intersection: Wade Baptist Church, H&H Chevron, BP Station), Turn left onto the gravel road Payne Rd (look for ToT signs)

From Mobile, AL: Take Airport Blvd into MS where it becomes Hwy 614 west for 10 miles. Turn right at the Hwy614/614 intersection (look for ToT signs) onto Hwy 613 north and go for 5 miles. Turn left onto Davis Sawmill Rd (look for ToT signs) and go for 2 miles to the dead-end. Turn right on Polktown Rd (look for signs) for 200 yards, Turn left on the gravel road Payne Rd (look for ToT signs)

From Lucedale: Take Hwy 63 south to Polktown Rd (look for ToT signs). Turn left onto Polktown Rd and go for 3 miles, (Polktown Rd is about 5 miles south of the George/Jackson County line and about 3 miles north of the Hwy 63/614 intersection) - Turn left onto the gravel road Payne Rd (follow the signs!)

DRACULA, THE MUSICAL

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October 8-10 & 15-17

Suspenseful story based on the classic legend of the Transylvanian vampire Dracula. The lead characters piece together Dracula's identity and make a valiant attempt to stop him from taking new victims. Directed by Barbara Medlock! Presented by Gulfport Little Theatre!

TERRY STOKES JR. -- COMEDY HYPNOSIS

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October 8-9

Politically incorrect and outrageously funny, Terry blends comedy, creativity, and showmanship in a way that leaves audiences both spellbound and thoroughly entertained. For more than fifteen years he has delighted millions across the country. Now, he returns to Biloxi for a series of shows that promise to be an unforgettable experience.

THE BEACH BOYS

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October 8-9

The popular American rock band, who gained popularity for their close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a Southern California youth culture of cars, surfing, and romance - performs live!

VICARI CLASSIC & MUSCLE CAR AUCTION!

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October 8-9

Enjoy viewing & even bidding on the fantastic inventory of classic & collector cars up for auction! If you are a car enthusiast…you won’t want to miss this event! Registration required for participation in auction!

10th ANNIVERSARY BUDDY WALK

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October 9

A FUNdraising one-mile FUN Buddy Walk with trophies awarded, activities for children, entertainment, food, and refreshments available after the walk! Every walker receives a complimentary t-shirt and bottled water! Proceeds benefit the Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society (GCDSS) with education, research, and advocacy of persons with DS ! Come out and walk with this worthy organization!

AFTER DARK @ THE GALLERY!

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HELD 2ND SATURDAY MONTHY!

Enjoy an evening of art, food, drink, music, and fun! Different artists featured monthly, along with delicious local fare, endless glasses of wine, bottomless bottles of beer, and of course non-alcoholic beverages as well!  So grab your friends, come in a group, and come enjoy fine art, fine wine, and a fine time!  Don't miss the FUN!  Truly something really fun, unique & different!  Please note:  Reservations Required and a Minimum number of guests needed - if minimum is not met, the event may be cancelled.

ANGIE STONE

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October 9

American R&B, soul singer-songwriter, keyboardist, & record producer - performs live!

BRANDON BENNETT'S ELVIS MY WAY

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October 9

The award winning performer & tribute to Elvis Presley performer - live! 

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

MISFITS STREET KREWZE MONTHLY CRUISE IN

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Held every 2^nd & 5^th 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!  Come out, view our outstanding cars & have FUN!

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!

SAUCIER FARMERS MARKET

WEDNESDAYS/SATURDAYS

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

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!

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! 

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!

CORN MAZE

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September 24 - October 30  (OPEN FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS ONLY!)

Corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, hay bale maze, sunflowers, animal viewing, picnic area/play area, swings, concession stand and photo opportunities.  This year's maze design is "Simply Amazing!"  A MUST see!

I-10 exit 20 north 4.5 miles (Kiln-Delisle Rd), right on Fenton Dedeaux Road, 4 miles.

17th ANNUAL FALL-DE-RAH

October 1 – January 3

Fall-de-Rah, Moss Point's unique celebration of Autumn is considered one of the most photographed seasonal attractions! This two-month celebration begins in October and extends through Thanksgiving when it gives way to Christmas Beauty! A stunning display of pumpkins transforms the riverfront into unique scenery! After Thanksgiving, the pumpkins turn into Christmas decorations! Santa and other decorations are magically transformed from stacks of pumpkins! Fall-De-Rah and its Christmas counterpart are the imagination and artistic creativity of the group "Celebrations!"

MISSISSIPPI ROLLER GIRLS LIVE!

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October - June

See the Mississippi Roller Girls - Mississippi's first -- women's flat track derby league, in this action packed, safe, & family-friendly sport - live! Come out, cheer on the "girls" in this full contact sport for women, and see why roller derby is the fastest growing sport in America! Don't miss the FUN!
• October 9
• November 13
• January 15
• February 5
• March 12
• April 9
• May 21
• June 11

PUBLIC ICE SKATING @ COLISEUM!

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October - March

Bring your family & friends and come out for FUN on the ice - immediately following certain MS Surge Hockey games! Ice skating is GREAT exercise & loads of fun for all - skate 90 minutes! Skates Included! Limited to 200 skaters! Advanced tickets on sale! Attending game not required to skate.
• October 23
• November 19 & 26
• December 26 & 30-31
• January 7 & 15, 2011
• February 5, 18-19, 2011
• March 25 & 26, 2011

TRINITY’S PUMPKIN PATCH

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October 1-31

When the early settlers came to America, they found the big round orange pumpkin, and now - on the Mississippi Gulf Coast - so can you and your family! Not since Linus was waiting in the pumpkin patch for the Great Pumpkin, have you seen so many pumpkins! From big pumpkins to little bitty pumpkins - the pumpkin patch has it all! Come find that perfect pumpkin and help this fundraiser!

THE GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH!

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October 9-31

The Great Pumpkin Patch offers a variety of pumpkins - in all sizes & shapes, hay, novelties and games for young and old! Come on out, pick the perfect pumpkin, while helping a great cause! Proceeds benefit the Jackson County Coalition - Food Pantry and Youth! Sponsored by the Gautier First Methodist Church!