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Peter Anderson
november 8 & 9, 2025
throughout downtown oCean springs
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. saturday & sunday
Presented by Blue Moon® this is the largest fine arts festival in the state of Mississippi. This event showcases 400 artists, crafters and food vendors from all over the United States.
getting around the Festival
Walkability is the name of the game with this festival. We highly recommend taking advantage of our park n’ ride options, making access to the festival easy. Park n’ rides will drop off at entrances. No bicycles, skateboards or golf carts allowed within the body of the festival.
restrooms
Comfort Station restrooms and portable restrooms will be located throughout the festival footprint. A comfort station can be found off
of Cash Alley. Portable restrooms will also be located throughout the festival. See the map for details. Restrooms are provided by the City of Ocean Springs and Jazzy Johns.
demonstrations
The festival artists are proud to showcase their work to thousands of spectators. Many of the artists will be creating quite a show at their booths during the festival.
blue moon experienCe
We like to get creative at the festival, so in coordination with our presenting sponsor, Blue Moon, their team will host a hands-on experience where you can “paint a pint” glass. The area also features live music!
parK n’ ride
In partnership with the Ocean Springs School District, FREE transportation to entrances is available, thanks to the YMCA, Coast Transit Authority and Downtown
Cart Rentals. The buses will pick
up from the Ocean Springs Upper Elementary, Oak Park Elementary and the Greyhound Stadium off of Government Street and Holcomb Blvd. Scan the QR Code for a direct link to directions via our website.
young at art
The Young at Art market, situated on the
grounds of the Walter Anderson Museum
of Art, is a vendor area allowing young
artists the opportunity to exhibit and sell their
artwork during the festival. The exhibit will
showcase works of young adults ages 8 to 18
from the throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast
as they learn to become art entrepreneurs. Exhibit will be held from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday, November 8.
Festival t-shirts
Exclusive to the festival, this year’s shirt showcases artwork designed by Matt Stebly, great-grandson of Walter Inglis Anderson. All festival merchandise is available at
the t-shirt booths located throughout the festival near the entrances and online.
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