Biloxi with its cultural diversity and rich history plays host to a vast array of yearly events ranging from the D’lberville landing taking place in April to the famous Seafood Festival that takes place in September. If you are coming to Biloxi and you would like to have a list of things to see and do, or if you live in Biloxi and you are just interested in getting to know the city more, read on to discover the local events and all the tourist sites that the city has to offer.
Local Events and Tourism in Biloxi, Mississippi
Professional Cowboys Championship Finals
This is a four day even that happens yearly at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. You get an action packed four days with roping, bull riding, bareback riding, and steer wrestling. This rodeo is definitely considered to be the grand finale of over 100 rodeos that are held year round.
Mardi Gras Bed Race
Madri Gras comes to the Gulf Coast in February and with it the Mardi Gras Bed Race. Nothing says Mardi Gras fun like watching a few decorated beds tumbling down the street.
Biloxi Blues Festival
This also takes place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and while it might be one of the newer events, the Biloxi Blues Festival has nothing but blues classics on show.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Biloxi’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is an extremely popular yearly event. What you get is a great route that takes your through Biloxi’s wonderful downtown.
Biloxi Boat & RV Show
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum houses the Biloxi Boat and RV show, which showcases recreational boating products. If you are interested in boats and RVs then head on over to the show, which houses over 200 exhibitors including nearly every industry manufacturer.
The annual D’Iberville Barbecue Throwdown & Festival
This is a wonderful family festival that celebrates D’Iberville’s landing. The event has an arts and crafts section, live entertainment, BBQ cookoff and so much more.
Annual Grilling on the Green
This is an event that seems teams battle in barbeque recipe competitions. There are also games, arts and crafts and more.
Annual Home & Garden Show
The annual Home and Garden Show is run by the Home Builders Association, and is a great event for those are interested in the latest happening, garden and home products that the industry has to offer. You can walk all around visiting numerous exhibitors as they showcase their bath, kitchen, flooring and lighting products. This yearly event takes place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum.
Smokin The Sound Biloxi Mississippi Event
In the event that you are interested in boat racing, then you do not want to miss this. There are over 40 boats racing in 5 categories. This is definitely a hit for boat racing enthusiasts.
Annual Mississippi Coast Coliseum Crawfish Festival
This event is seen as one of the best events that takes place in the southeast. The crawfish festival is chock full with fantastic rides, unique vendors and of course, amazing food.
AKC Dog Show
The American Kennel Club Dog show plays host to over 100 registered dog breeds in this annual competition.
Gorenflo’s Annual Cobia Tournament
The annual cobia tournament takes place on the Gulf Coast and it seems anglers from all around the nation compete to win in sport fishing. There are cash prizes of up to $85,500. This is a wonderful event if you are interested in sports fishing or any form of fishing really.
Annual Billy Creel Memorial Wooden Boat Show
The Annual Wooden Boat Show has the biggest display of antique, contemporary and historic wooden boats. It takes place at Schooner Pier Complex.
Annual Coast Coliseum Summer Fair
The fair is a 10 day affair that is perfect for all the family as it comes with live music, drink, rides and food. It is held at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum
St. Ann’s Catfish Festival
This is considered to be one of the, if not the best Gulf Coast held festival. With this festival you get great food, carnival rides, children’s games, live entertainment, fishing rodeo, Bingo and so much more.
Biloxi Fais Do-Do & Blessing of the Fleet
This event is a tradition that is about 80 years old. The blessing of the fleet sees the boat blessed to have a plentiful and safe season. Additionally, you can get live entertainment, seafood and great vendors selling just about everything. This event is typically in the Biloxi channel.
Annual Bike Fest
While this is a relatively new event, it is a wonderful festival for every one that loves motorcycles. You can get to see all bike manufacturers, and people that do not hive bikes are welcomed. You should note that there over 25,000 bikes bound to make an appearance at the fest, so come with some ear protection.
Scrapin’ the Coast
This is a fun activity that brings together automotive fun and features things such as a stereo competition, bikini contest, hydraulics contest, live music, food and of course a car show. The Mississippi coast coliseum plays host to this yearly event.
Blues Festival & Family Day
THIS EVENT FEATURES great blues performers, vendors, an auto show and of course food. This is a wonderful event that is sure to be great fun for the entire family.
Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Biloxi Mississippi
There is nothing better than a combination of constant entertainment and competitive fishing. This is a yearly festival that has been going on for over 60 years old. Asides from the competitive fishing where anglers battle to catch the biggest fish, you also have a beauty pageant going on.
Biloxi Seafood Festival
What is better than seafood? Lots and lots of more seafood as far as the eyes can see. You get shrimp in every imaginably different way: boiled shrimp, shrimp tamales, fried shrimp. The choices are almost endless at the yearly Biloxi Seafood Festival. Apart from the seafood you get to gouge on, you can visit vendors showcasing their art, listen to live entertainment, partake in a gumbo festival, have the kids enjoy the children activities and so much more.
