Community Events
Discover upcoming events, festivals, and activities across Hancock County.
39 events
Mardi Gras Parade — Bay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis celebrates Mardi Gras with a festive parade through Old Town and along Beach Boulevard. Local krewes, marching bands, and decorated floa...
Mardi Gras Parade — Waveland
Waveland's Mardi Gras parade rolls through the city's streets with festive floats, marching bands, and plenty of beads. A beloved community tradition ...
Second Saturday Art Walk — March
Monthly (2nd Saturday)Explore Old Town Bay St. Louis and the Depot District during the monthly Second Saturday Art Walk! Discover cool deals, fresh meals, and live music as...
SOUPER Mudfest 2026
Purchase a handcrafted soup bowl made by local artists for $25, then fill it with delicious soup from participating Bay St. Louis merchants starting a...
St. Patrick's Day Parade — Waveland
Waveland celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a festive parade along the beachfront! The parade starts at Bienville Blvd and North Beach Blvd, rolling th...
Arts Alive! BSL
Arts Alive is Bay St. Louis' premier two-day art festival in the Depot Arts District! This rain-or-shine event features multiple performance stages, a...
Hancock County Parade of Homes
Tour over 35 homes for sale across Hancock County during the annual Parade of Homes! Whether you're looking to buy or just love touring beautiful home...
Annual STrEaM'in The Coast
A fun day of hands-on Science, Technology, Recreation, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics activities for the whole family! Kids and adults alike can e...
Inaugural Flower Festival
Bay St. Louis welcomes its Flower Festival — a two-day celebration of spring, flowers, creativity, and wellness! Enjoy blooming flower displays, inspi...
Waveland Crawfish Cook-off
Teams compete for the Best Crawfish title and other awards at this beloved Waveland tradition! Held on Coleman Avenue, enjoy all-you-can-eat crawfish,...
FAN*FEST 2026
The Hancock County Library System hosts FAN*FEST, a free fan convention for all ages! Celebrate your favorite fandoms with cosplay, panels, activities...
Second Saturday Art Walk — May
Monthly (2nd Saturday)The monthly Second Saturday Art Walk returns to Old Town Bay St. Louis and the Depot District. Galleries open their doors with new exhibits, restauran...
Pirate Day in the Bay
Ahoy! The annual Pirate Day in the Bay takes over Bay St. Louis with a two-day pirate-themed festival. Friday features a pub crawl through Old Town. S...
Diamondhead Art & Wine Festival
The Diamondhead Art & Wine Festival brings together local and regional artists, wine vendors, and live music in the beautiful Diamondhead community. B...
St. Clare Seafood Festival
The annual St. Clare Seafood Festival returns to Waveland for Memorial Day weekend! This beloved multi-day celebration features fresh Gulf Coast seafo...
Pearlington Community Day
The Pearlington community comes together for an annual celebration featuring live music, home-cooked food, kids' games, and fellowship along the Pearl...
Second Saturday Art Walk — June
Monthly (2nd Saturday)The monthly Second Saturday Art Walk continues in Old Town Bay St. Louis. Summer gallery openings, restaurant specials, live music, and the creative e...
Juneteenth Celebration — Bay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis celebrates Juneteenth with a community event honoring African American history, culture, and freedom. The celebration features live musi...
St. Rose de Lima Blues & BBQ Festival
The annual St. Rose de Lima Blues & BBQ Festival fills the L&N Historic Train Depot grounds with live blues, zydeco, and oldies music, smoky BBQ, seaf...
Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Fest
One of Bay St. Louis' most beloved annual traditions! The Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Fest runs over the Fourth of July weekend with fresh Gulf Coast cr...
Fourth of July Celebration — Diamondhead
Diamondhead celebrates Independence Day with a community cookout, pool party, live music, kids' activities, and an evening fireworks display. A family...
Bay St. Louis Regatta
Sailboats race across the Bay of St. Louis in this annual regatta hosted by the Bay-Waveland Yacht Club. Watch from the shore as colorful sails fill t...
Back to School Bash — Hancock County
Hancock County families prepare for the new school year at the annual Back to School Bash. Free school supplies, backpacks, haircuts, health screening...
Second Saturday Art Walk — August
Monthly (2nd Saturday)Beat the summer heat with a stroll through Bay St. Louis' galleries and shops during the August Second Saturday Art Walk. New art exhibits, evening di...
Booker Fest at 100 Men Hall
A three-day music festival celebrating piano legend James Booker, who was raised in Bay St. Louis. Held at the historic 100 Men Hall — a Mississippi B...
Kiln Heritage Festival
The Kiln Heritage Festival celebrates the rural traditions and community spirit of this charming Hancock County town. Enjoy craft demonstrations, blue...
Diamondhead Arts & Crafts Fair
The annual Diamondhead Arts & Crafts Fair features over 150 regional artists, crafts vendors, unique handmade gifts, and food trucks on the City Hall ...
Bay St. Louis Fall Art & Book Festival
A celebration of visual arts and literature in downtown Bay St. Louis. Browse original artwork, meet local and regional authors at book signings, atte...
Boo in the Bay Parade
The annual Boo in the Bay Parade takes over Old Town Bay St. Louis with a family-friendly Halloween parade of decorated golf carts, Jeeps, and classic...
Veterans Day Ceremony — Bay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis honors all who have served with a Veterans Day ceremony at the Hancock County Courthouse. The event features patriotic music, guest spea...
Taste of Hancock County
Sample signature dishes from 25+ local restaurants at the annual Taste of Hancock County! This culinary event showcases the best of Hancock County's d...
Diamondhead BBQ & Brews Festival
An afternoon celebrating veterans with live music, food vendors, a BBQ competition, and a beer garden on the Diamondhead Town Green. Enjoy smoked meat...
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K — Bay St. Louis
Start your Thanksgiving morning with the annual Turkey Trot 5K through scenic Bay St. Louis. Run or walk along the beachfront and through charming Old...
Bay St. Louis Christmas Parade
Bay St. Louis kicks off the holiday season with its beloved Christmas parade through Old Town. Decorated floats, marching bands, dance teams, and Sant...
Christmas in the Bay
Bay St. Louis transforms into a holiday wonderland for Christmas in the Bay! Old Town shops stay open late with holiday specials, carolers stroll the ...
Bay-Waveland Yacht Club Christmas Bazaar
The annual Bay-Waveland Yacht Club Christmas Bazaar features 30+ vendors offering art, crafts, jewelry, pottery, boutique items, and gourmet foods. Sh...
Waveland Christmas Parade
Waveland celebrates the holidays with its annual Christmas parade through the city streets. Festive floats, community groups, school bands, and Santa ...
Diamondhead Christmas Parade
The Diamondhead community celebrates the holiday season with a Christmas parade through the neighborhood streets. Golf carts and floats decked out in ...
New Year's Eve Oyster Drop
Bay St. Louis rings in the New Year with its nationally famous Oyster Drop! A giant 7-foot oyster descends from atop 200 North Beach restaurant at mid...
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