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COASTNOTES
HOT CRAWFISH AND ENTERTAINMENT
at 27th Annual Festival
story by Lynn Lofton
photos courtesy of Mississippi Coast Coliseum
The Crawfish Music Festival at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum is an event that residents and visitors look forward to each Spring. This year’s 27th annual festival is a five day event — April 24-28 — with four days
of live entertainment Thursday through Sunday. Top headliners include Justin Moore, Jamey Johnson and Travis Tritt. The complete schedule can be found at www.mscoastcoliseum.com/p/ crawfishmusicfestival/tickets.
“Thursday night tickets start at only $10, and three-day weekend passes start at $30,” says Coliseum spokeswoman Katie Hensarling.
“You can’t find those low prices at any other music festival around. Ticket packages that include crawfish and/or unlimited ride armbands are available too.”
Of course there will be hot boiled crawfish, along with other food and merchandise vendors and midway rides. “There is something for everyone at this fun, family-friendly festival,” Hensarling said.
“The Crawfish Music Festival always draws quite a crowd and continues to grow each year.”
Mississippi Coast Coliseum
228.594.3700 www.mscoastcoliseum.com
story courtesy of Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce photo by Michael Sunderman
For years, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau has recognized outstanding members of the community who have made extraordinary contributions in service, economic development and quality of life. This year’s awards were presented during the Chamber’s annual meeting.
• LORNA MARTIN - Volunteer of the Year
• GREG CRONIN, CHARTER BANK - Ocean Springs Community Leader of the Year
• NATE WILSON, OCEAN SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT - Ocean Springs First
Responder of the Year
• MURKY WATERS, BRANDON ATWELL - Restaurant of the Year
• SHEARWATER POTTERY - Retailer of the Year
• OCEAN SPRINGS FRESH MARKET, DIANE CLAUGHTON - Main Street of the Year
• LAURIE TRAHAN, HANCOCK BANK - Ambassador of the Year
• DR. BILL MOORE - 2018 President Appreciation Award
• SETH AND LAUREN BRADEN, EAT DRINK LOVE - Entrepreneurs of the Year
The 2019 banquet was sponsored by Charter Bank, Chevron Pascagoula Refinery, Community Bank, Fort Bayou Wine & Spirits, Gulf Hills Hotel & Conference Center, Hancock Bank, Lemon Mohler Insurance, Singing River Health System, and The Peoples Bank.
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce – Main Street – Tourism Bureau 228.875.4424 www.oceanspringschamber.com
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