11/06/2025
This weekend!
The 47th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival is almost here! Join us this weekend, Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9, in downtown Ocean Springs. Presented by Blue Moon, the festival will feature incredible artisans, crafters, food vendors, and live entertainment both days.
Please note the following traffic and safety details:
🚧 Street Closures
Certain streets will be closed to thru traffic from 3 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 through 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9. Police will begin lifting barricades at 5 p.m. Sunday to allow vendors to exit, with roads reopening around 7 p.m. Barricades may be adjusted at law enforcement’s discretion and should not be moved by unauthorized personnel.
Golf carts, bikes, and skateboards are not allowed within the festival footprint. Vehicles parked inside the footprint will be towed beginning at 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 8.
Closed Streets:
• Washington Ave. (Calhoun → Bienville)
• Government St. (Washington → Magnolia)
• Porter Ave. (Bellande → Jackson)
• DeSoto St. (Cash Alley → Church)
• Robinson St. open to residential traffic only
🚗 Recommended Routes:
• From HWY 90 westbound: MLK Ave → Government St → Magnolia Ave → Porter Ave
• From HWY 90 eastbound: Church St → DeSoto St → Jackson Ave → Calhoun
🚌 Shuttle Services:
Coast Transit Authority and YMCA will provide off-site shuttle buses from:
• Greyhound Stadium
• Ocean Springs Upper Elementary
• Oak Park Elementary
Shuttles run every 30 minutes from 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. both days.
Downtown Golf Carts will also run from Upper Elementary and Oak Park.
CTA Route 7 will operate on Saturday only.
For full festival details, visit www.peterandersonfestival.com
or contact the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce – Main Street – Tourism Bureau at 228-875-4424.
