Page 37 - Ocean Springs Guide - 2026

Spring Arts Festival
Craft cocktails
Around the Clock Fun
In Ocean Springs, the calendar doesn’t just turn pages—it throws a party.
This artsy
coastal town has a knack for turning ordinary weekends into full-blown celebrations. At the beloved Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival each fall, streets transform into a vibrant maze of paintings, pottery, music, and the irresistible scent of festival fare drifting through oak-lined avenues. In spring, the Spring Arts Festival ushers in sunshine with local artists, live performances, and that easy coastal charm that makes lingering feel mandatory.
When the sun dips below the horizon, the magic simply changes costumes. Lights flicker on down Government Street, live bands tune their guitars, and cocktails are poured with a flourish. Locals and visitors spill from cozy restaurants to lively music venues, following
the sound of jazz, blues, or a beachy cover band that somehow knows your favorite song. Patios hum with laughter, glasses clink in cheerful agreement, and even a quiet stroll feels cinematic under the glow of neon and moonlight.
In the City of Discovery, every evening feels like something wonderful—and you’re invited.
Live music
WWW.OCEANSPRINGSCHAMBER.COM | 37