If your expecting lots of different vendors at the 40th annual festival you are mistaken. Food was…read moreexcellent, as well as the band that was playing. Some arts and craft vendors sharing their creativity and local businesses were represented. $5 entrance fee for adults.

38th Seafood festival was A---OK! I been hearing a lot of hype about this Seafood festival so I…read moredecided to check it out. It happens every year in the City of Biloxi and apparently I got to attend the 38th year celebration! Usually it happens around September each year and is on the weekend only. The location usually changes year to year but most of time in the same vicinity. This year it so happened to be in Biloxi Town Green which is right across from the Hard Rock Hotel. The admission is $5 for adults and $15 for the Gumbo contest they do on the last day which provides a cup of gumbo from each team. We decided to go on a Sunday and parked our cars at the Hard Rock parking lot and quickly crossed the street to the entrance. Immediately we noticed hundred of vendors and people selling local items from there business to the crowd but we came for the food. We noticed a large food stand selling plenty of items of seafood and other items such as turkey legs, alligator, and even shark. Most of the items there were fried and they even had crawfish platters. They sell Italian sodas and snow balls to beat the heat as well. Other vendors that were there was a BBQ truck with brisket, pulled pork sandwiches, and also tamales. I went ahead and got 1 tamale and wow it was creamy and had perfect flavor and spice. The size wasn't all that but it was good to go in my books. They also had a boiled seafood pavilion with blue crabs, seafood platters, and shrimp. We went ahead and got the half dozen blue crabs steamed with a side of deep fried jalapeno peppers. They were very fresh and sweet however the peppers just wasn't my thing because they seemed to be sitting out to long. They have a huge covered tent pavilion where you can go in and beat the heat by sitting under some shade eating your meals. This even had live bands and alcohol, face painting, and even huge air bounce houses for the kids at a set price. Overall love the ideas of celebrating South Mississippi rich seafood culture but just wish there was more seafood options and a lot on non fried options as well. Its a great family fun event to attend and enjoy the beautiful Gulf Coast!

They need to be better organized! Traffic is a mess. The vendors they now have exhibiting make it…read morelook like a big garage sale. The fact they only take cards and no cash is crazy too. I'm sure the coast makes a bundle but the people running it need to do better. Definitely not like it used to be!

I was told I can't eat food here because I don't have my ID? Makes no sense at all, it was 8:00pm…read moreon Sunday and I was looking to get some wings and watch the game instead the bartender was super rude and refused me service simply bc I didn't have my ID on me.

Art in the Pass is one of the best art focused events I have ever attended…read more I am not what you would consider a festival fanatic. Often they are too crowded, have no parking, or aren't worth the price of admission. This festival was free, had nearby parking and while crowded, was well laid out so the crowds weren't an issue. The festival was separated into three different areas that I will discuss individually. Art - Upwards of 100 different artists participated in this festival. There were paintings, drawings, mixed media, folk art, stained glass art, photographs and even some items that fit into the category of other. Artists had to compete to get in so there weren't too many artist in one category. There were pieces that ranged in price from very reasonable to more expensive, but everything seemed fairly priced. I actually thought some of the photos were under priced considering the quality of the images so some folks got a great bargain. Kids Area - These folks know how to do a festival right. In addition to the art which my kids hated, there was a giant tent with activities they loved. There was a very large display by marine agencies that included animal skulls, live animals and provided information on studying and maintaining the marine habitat. Even though this area was designed for kids I got a huge kick out of being able to handle a whale vertebrae and sea turtle skull. There was also a pretty neat raptor show that involved birds of prey as opposed to dinosaurs, but it was cool nonetheless. Food - Festival food is always one of the best things about a festival. Food here ranged from fish plates sold by the local church to funnel cake to BBQ. There were also gourmet popsicles from Pop Brothers that seemed to be well received. In addition to the three areas, here are some other topics you may find of use. Parking - The parking along Scenic Drive was pretty full as was the on street parking around the park. The place to park was the lots in downtown Pass Christian near the town pavilion. From there it was only a two block walk to the festival. People - Everyone we encountered was friendly. The few exceptions were smokers. Although outside, I think this festival should be non-smoking. The few smokers puffing up were inconsiderate of others and were smoking in and around the tents set up for artists. Hey smokers: take that garbage elsewhere. In closing, this is a great festival.

There's a lot of really incredible theaters on the Mississippi Gulf Coast but there is something…read moreuniquely special about Downstage Theatre. It's new and innovative. Its passionate. It's shows you WANT to see and WANT be a part of. It's rapidly growing and developing. It's home. Come join us!

We started off a little rough...they were out of ribs and burnt ends. No ribs at a BBQ joint?!?…read more So we went with brisket and smoked sausage. My wife and I did not agree....but her brisket was very fatty. I also had a large helping of fried okra along with some yummy potato salad. I was pretty stuffed so I shared my leaner brisket pieces with my wife. So it was a split decision on the food but service was good.

I love this place. I come a few times every winter when I am down here. The pulled pork is always…read moregood. I had the pulled pork and pulled chicken too, and it was good. Today I had the brisket sandwich and enjoyed it as well. If you are lucky, Kaleigh will wait on you. She is a good and attentive waitress. Big bar, lots of seating, multiple tvs. But street parking fills in fast, so come early.

This is such a hidden treasure on the Coast! So much fun packed into a unsuspecting and quirky…read moremuseum. If you live on the coast with kids a membership is such a worthwhile investment. It is so inexpensive and a great place for all ages. Even as an adult, I enjoy and learn from the museum. They continually have relevant events and special weeks/days throughout the year with themed celebrations and activities. As soon as you child is mobile, this would be a fun museum to visit regularly. We go once a week and spend an hour or two in one of the many themed rooms/areas and I don't see my child ever tiring of visiting here. There is an outdoor playground, outside "kids street" mini town, and inside there is a dedicated area for younger children, and themed areas including STEM, outer space, grocery, crafts, and many more. Now keep in mind that membership is CHEAP so don't expect the latest and greatest toys, activities, and technology. Cleanliness isn't stellar but I have never had any issues here with staff, hygiene, or my child being bored. I would highly recommend a membership here over the aquarium! So much more to do for all ages and a great rainy day activity.

For what was working and present it was ok, nothing too crazy. Probably wouldn't recommend for 7+read more