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Scrapin' the Coast Photo

Scrapin' the Coast

Scrapin' the Coast 2026 is set for June 26-28, 2026, at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi, marking its 24th annual event for custom trucks, cars, and bikes. The event features indoor/outdoor vehicle displays, vendors, food, and family fun

Frida Fest Photo

Frida Fest

Founded in 2015 by the vibrant duo Ann Madden and Sandy Maggio, Frida Fest is a grand tribute to the legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. This festival celebrates diversity, uplifts artists, and helps make a positive impact in our community. Each year, our beloved Frida look-alike contest raises funds for a meaningful cause - and this year, all proceeds benefit El Pueblo. El Pueblo is a nonprofit organization serving low-income immigrants across Mississippi by providing professional, low-cost humanitarian and family-based immigration legal services. Our look-alike contest welcomes everyone-women, men, children, and especially your beloved pets! You can sign up on our website at mockingbirdcafe.com or register on the day of the event until 6 PM. Need help perfecting your Frida look? Stroll through our local shops in Old Town Bay St. Louis - they're stocked with all the Frida-inspired flair you could dream of. See you in Bay St. Louis! This event is ever evolving! Keep up with all of the happenings on our social media pages, as well as the official 11th Annual Frida Fest Facebook event page by Mockingbird Café. Here are just a few things happening around town.• Grab your Frida flair from Old Town Bay St Louis shops | ALL DAY• Frida 5Kahlo Run by Bay Saint Louis Running Company | 8am• Special Frida food & drink menu at Mockingbird Cafe | 3pm-9pm• Live music at Mockingbird Cafe | 3:30pm-6pm• Frida Look-Alike packet pick up & in person sign up / 4pm-6pm• DJ Doug Funnie of Good Earth Records providing the tunes / 6pm-till• Frida Look-Alike participants line up / 6:30pm• Frida Look-Alike Contest starts / 7pm

Gulfport Harbor Lights Festival Photo

Gulfport Harbor Lights Festival

Beginning in 2015, Island View Casino & Resort and The City of Gulfport collaborated to bring a Winter Holiday Festival to the Mississippi Gulf Coast unlike any other holiday show in the State of Mississippi. Visitors can enjoy carnival rides, visit with Santa Claus, and hop on a train at the Train Station. Join us for a magical coastal holiday experience filled with memories to last the whole family a lifetime!

The Winter Lights Festival is coming! Bring your family, date, friends, or all the above and experience a great night filled with lights and music! Throughout this winter season (Nov.-Dec.) Have the joys of seeing 40 acres worth of Christmas lights!! They also have carnival rides, train rides, a "Dancing Trees" show, and a walk-through of Santa's village where you can stop and meet Saint Nick himself! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to spend time with your loved ones!