Page 49 - South Mississippi Living - September, 2026

2026 Event Schedule 2026 Event Schedule
• 2026 Registration continues, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• 2027 Registration opens, noon-5 p.m.,
Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
• Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach
Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
• The Vicari Auto Auction at
Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 a.m.;
Auction begins 10 a.m.
• Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open
at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in,
east of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Burn ‘Em Up In The Pass, Fleitas Ave.,
Pass Christian, 5 p.m. til dusk. Afterwards,
a “Second Line” Stroll to Downtown with
live entertainment TBA.
• Cristy Lee appearances: Ocean Springs,
9-11 a.m.; D’Iberville, 1-3 p.m. Dennis Gage
appearances: Cruise Central, 9-11 a.m.;
Edgewater Mall, 1-3 p.m.
Buffett & Bumpers Block Party, Downtown
Pascagoula,
5:30-8:30 p.m. featuring Buffett Beach Band
• Dennis Gage appearances:
Bay St. Louis, 9-11 a.m.
• Gulf Coast Nationals, Gasser Racing,
Gulfport Dragway, 5 p.m.
• Ocean Springs Sock Hop & Street Party,
Live Entertainment by Motown Explosion,
5:45-7 p.m., and Chee Weez, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
• “Pass In The Night,” 5:30-8:30 p.m.,
Pass Christian, Entertainment TBA
• Outdoor concert at Hollywood Casino,
Bay St. Louis, Candlebox, 7 p.m. Get your
tickets on Ticketmaster.
Saturday, October 10
• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central,
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are
open 9 a.m.-5p.m. Sites with bands: Bay St.
Louis, D’Iberville, Edgewater Mall, Gulfport
Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
• The Vicari Auto Auction at
Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 a.m.;
Auction begins 10 a.m.; Vehicle check-out:
vehicles should be paid for and checked out
by the end of auction on Saturday.
• Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at
Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east
of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Dennis Gage appearances: Ocean Springs,
2-4 p.m.
• Gulf Coast Nationals, Gasser Racing,
Gulfport Dragway, 1 p.m.
• D’Iberville Mayor’s Choice Award,
2 p.m. $600 Cash Prizes!
• Super Saturday Concert – Bag of Donuts
performing live at Hollywood Casino Resort
in Bay St. Louis. Free event begins at 7 p.m.
Patriotic Fireworks Show to follow!
• Non-denominational
prayer service, 8 a.m.
• Stamping Cards must be
turned in by 9 a.m.
• Cruisin’ The Coast Finale
Ceremonies, 9-10:30 a.m.
• Gene Oswalt Volunteer
of the Year Award
• Announcements of the
winners of the Cash Drawings
(60 drawings of $500 each)
totaling $30,000
• Make-A-Wish Raffle Car Giveaway
and unveiling of the 2027 Raffle Vehicle!
• Live entertainment by The Modern
Eldorados, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Friday, October 9
• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central,
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are
open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sites with bands: Bay St.
Louis, D’Iberville, Edgewater Mall, Gulfport
Cruise Central, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula,
Pass Christian
• 2026 and 2027 Registration continues,
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach
Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
• The Vicari Auto Auction at
Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 a.m.;
Auction begins 10 a.m.
• Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at
Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east
of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cruise Central, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula,
Pass Christian
• 2026 Registration, 9 a.m.-Noon
• 2027 Registration continues, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Country Cruisin’ Breakfast,
Sunday, October 11
All events at Cruise Central
• 2027 Registration open 8 a.m.-Noon.
All events and times subject to change. Check our website for updates.
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI Living | www.smliving.net September 2026 | 49