Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

• Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

• Jul 7, 2017 - Jul 9, 2017

This new exhibit features eighty animatronic, life-size dinosaurs, including our animatronic, 60 foot Spinosaurus, two giant life-size Tyranosaurus Rex and the massive Giganotosaurus! We have the most realistic, true-to-life, paleontologist designed animatronic dinosaurs in North America! The exhibit walks you through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods. Our activities include NEW and larger walking dinosaur rides and animatronic dinosaur rides, Jurassic Jeeps, larger and cooler fossil digs, expanded paleontology and fossil station, science station, dino cinema, Jurassic bounce houses and bungee pull, crafts, face painting, green screen photo and much more!>

• Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

• Jul 8, 2017

Featuring Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, Young MC, Salt N Peppa, Coolio and Color Me Badd.

• Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

• Aug 12, 2017

Featuring Michael Blackson with guests Famous Amos, Scott Haynes (Comedian Whodi), Boris Rillos Johnson, and Cornelius White. Hosted by DC Young Fly.

• Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

• Aug 19, 2017 - Aug 20, 2017

Buy-Sell-Trade-Browse!  Hundreds of displays & vendors featuring New and Old Guns, Ammo, Gun Parts, Reloading Supplies, Books, Knives, Coins, Camouflage and related items at discount prices!

• Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

• Sep 29, 2017 - Oct 1, 2017

Inktoberfest brings you" Inkin the Coast." A tattoo and arts festival. Inkin the Coast provides you with tattoo artists from around the world to include many of your favorite TV personalities from shows such as "Inkmasters" and more. Inkin the Coast also includes, a beard and mustache contest, tattoo contests, clothing ,art, jewelry and many other vendors. Come join the fun, get tattooed or just enjoy the show.

• Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

• Oct 5, 2017 - Oct 7, 2017

Tentative Date

There will be approximately  600 cars in this auction during Cruisin The Coast - America's Largest Block Party.

This event is part of the 20th Annual Cruisin' the Coast  (events take place across the Mississippi Gulf Coast) featuring thousands of classic cars, cruise-ins, headline bands & oldies entertainment, a swap meet, the Vicari Auction and much more!

• Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

• Oct 14, 2017

With "a sky-rocketing Country career” (TODAY), Thomas Rhett recently earned his seventh career #1 with the fastest-rising single of his career “Star Of The Show,” featured on his sophomore album TANGLED UP DELUXE (The Valory Music Co.), the track was co-written by Thomas Rhett, Rhett Akins and Ben Hayslip, and is the fourth to take the top position off his PLATINUM certified release. Filled with party anthems, dance tunes, drinking songs and love ballads, the 18-track TANGLED UP DELUXE (The Valory Music Co.) also includes his 2X PLATINUM Grammy-nominated six-week chart-topping smash "Die A Happy Man," which has garnered major trophies from the Country Music Association, Academy of Country Music, Billboard Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards. One of Rolling Stone's most anticipated tours of this year just became more explosive as Thomas Rhett extends his first-ever headlining 2017 HOME TEAM TOUR kicking off the week of Feb. 23 in Saginaw, MI.

• MS Coast Convention Center

• Oct 24, 2017

Tentative Date

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James will be the featured speaker. 

Representative Palazzo, and Secretary James will recognize and honor the contributions of area military personnel. Entertainment will be provided by the 41^st Army Band, and the Thomas V. Fredian Community Service award will be presented to one outstanding enlisted honoree. This year’s program will include a celebration of the 75^th anniversary of Keesler Air Force Base and a special program from the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Guests may also view a unique collection of military exhibits in the convention center and on the coliseum grounds.

Join us as we thank our neighbors-in-uniform for their service to the national and to our Coast communities. Guest speakers, dinner, & military band performs making this a fabulous evening.

Black tie or dress uniform is preferred, but business dress is accepted.

• Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

• Oct 28, 2017

Tentative Date

Hundreds of corvettes converge on the Mississippi Gulf Coast - Corvette Clubs from Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and beyond, join together to help make this spectacular car show a great success every year! Other events include door prizes, a silent auction, 50/50 drawing, music by Rain and more. Come early and show your car or just come look at the fine Corvette.  Register today! Proceeds benefit local charities or individuals in need! Hosted by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Corvette Club.

• Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

• Nov 10, 2017 - Nov 12, 2017

One of the largest gift shows in the Southern Region. Over 300 booths feature Handmade crafts, unique and one of a kind items, different foods, and gifts for everyone.  A large Santa Playland featuring photos with Santa, free kids crafts, face-painting, live music, and plenty of fun. Visitors plan a day of shopping and spending the night here on the Coast.

Awarded Southeast Tourism Society (STS) Top 20 Fall Event 2010 & 2012.

• Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

• Mar 16, 2018 - Mar 18, 2018

Sci-fi fans converge for a weekend of fun! Highlights include charity auction, costume contest, Saturday night dance, vendors and more. Watch for interesting & eclectic special guests – you never know who you’ll see!

• Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

• Mar 24, 2018 - Mar 25, 2018

Exhibitors’ displays include home design, new construction, remodeling, interior decorating, kitchens, baths, appliances, lighting, flooring, exterior decorating, cooking, security and more. Many exhibitors hold in-booth demonstrations and give away door prizes throughout the weekend. Hosted by the Home Builders Association Mississippi Coast.