January 2012 sees the return of the Professional Cowboy Association Championship Rodeo finals to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on  January 19-22. Bulls and broncs, cowboys and cowgirls - rodeo's biggest superstars perform feats of athleticism during each performance of the professional rodeo. Whether you enjoy the thrills and spills or amazing displays of agility, the PCA Rodeo Finals is the event you won't want to miss.

If you have ever wanted to see Andrew Zimmern from MSN.com's "Appetite for Life" or Travel Channel's "Bizarre Foods" now is your chance.  January 27, 2012 beginning at 3pm Andrew Zimmern will be on the Mississippi Gulf Coast at the Pass Christian Harbor for the Chefs of the Coast Seafood Boil on the Beach.  Chefs from several area restaurants and catering companies will boil up fresh seafood prepared with their own special flair while Andrew Zimmern tastes and participates during the Seafood Boil.  The Seafood Boil on the Beach will be filmed and aired through a webisode of Appetite for Life sponsored by Toyota.  Following the filming of the Appetite for Life webisode, the party continues with the "Oyster Fest's Patron Party" from 6 to 9pm where even more chefs will serve delicious oyster dishes.  The public is invited to attend for an admission fee of just $30.00 for both events.

Following the Gulf Coast Seafood Boil is the January 28-29 Pass Christian Oyster Festival with oyster shucking and oyster eating competition in a festival environment complete with carnival rides, games and live music.