Ocean Springs Community

Ocean Springs Chamber Calendar

Friday, February 17th 2012- Ocean Springs Night Parade

Hosted By: OS Carnival Assn

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join in the Mardi Gras fun, Ocean Springs night parade will be held Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. in downtown. For details, www.osmardigras.com

Tuesday, February 21st 2012- Fat Tuesday

Hosted By: OS

6:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras day). Chamber offices closed.

Saturday, March 3rd 2012- Art Market at the Mary C.

Hosted By: Mary C.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Artists will set up shop on the grounds of the Mary C. to display and sell their art. Stop by and shop. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free to attend. 228-818-2878

Saturday, March 3rd 2012- Battle on the Bayou

Hosted By: Southcoast and Land Trust

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Time TBA. Battle on the Bayou on Old Fort Bayou will be held on March 3. Visit www.battleonthebayou.com for details.

Saturday, March 17th 2012- St. Paddy's Day Pub Crawl

Hosted By: OS Chamber

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Annual St. Paddy's Day Pub Crawl will be held on Saturday, March 17 from 5-9 p.m. uptown, downtown, all around town. Local restaurants will offer some "Irish" for the event. More details to follow. Call the Chamber with any questions. 228-875-4424

Saturday, March 24th 2012- Annual Herb & Garden Festival

Hosted By: Os Chamber

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Vendors will set up with herbs and garden art from 9-5 p.m. in downtown in the L&N Depot Plaza. Free addmission.

Wednesday, April 25th 2012- Rotary Club Annual Pancake Day

Hosted By: Rotary

8:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Rotary Club's Annual Pancake Day will be held on April 25 all day at the Civic Center. Contact O.S. Rotary for all details.

Friday, May 4th 2012- Mayfest Weekend

Hosted By: Arturo

10:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Mayfest weekend will be held May 4-6 (May 5 from 10 a.m.-10p.m.)in downtown Ocean Springs with a 5K run and a walk with the pets on May 4; Music, arts and foods for the Mayfest main event on May 5 from 10-10 p.m. on Government Street. More details to follow. 228-369-4582

Saturday, May 5th 2012- Mayfest Weekend

Hosted By: Arturo

10:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Sunday, May 6th 2012- Mayfest Weekend

Hosted By: Arturo

10:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Thursday, May 10th 2012- Annual Taste of Ocean Springs Food & Wine Festival

Hosted By: OS Chamber

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce �Main Street � Tourism Bureau will host the Annual Taste of Ocean Springs Food & Wine Festival in the L&N Depot park from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Light music and exceptional �tastes� from area restaurants and bars. More than 30 restaurants and bars will showcase and provide samples of some of their best foods and drinks in an outdoor setting. The dress code for this event is summer chic. Tickets will be available at the Chamber offices, 1000 Washington Avenue, beginning on April 1.

Saturday, June 2nd 2012- Red, White & Blueberry Festival

Hosted By: OS Chamber

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Annual Red, White & Blueberry Festival filled with Fresh Market vendors, blueberries, blueberry samples, and FREE vanilla ice cream topped with blueberries will be held June 2 from 10-2 p.m.Free to attend. 228-875-4424

Sunday, June 17th 2012- Ocean Springs Kayak Festival

Hosted By: SouthCoast Paddling Company

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ocean Springs Kayak Festival will be held June 17-18 at Fort Maurepas on Front Beach. Tentative times for the event is from 5-9 p.m on Friday and from 8-6 pm on Saturday. 228-872-2030

Friday, July 27th 2012- July Sidewalk Sale

Hosted By: OS Chamber and merchants

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Shops will come out on the streets w/ sales, music and more for the annual July Sidewalk Sale July 27 and 28 from 10-5 p.m. 228-875-4424.

Saturday, July 28th 2012- Annual July Sidewalk Sale

Hosted By: Os Chamber and merchants

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Shops will come out on the streets w/ sales, music and more for the annual July Sidewalk Sale July 27 and 28 from 10-5 p.m. 228-875-4424.

Sunday, October 7th 2012- Cruisin' the Coast

Hosted By: Cruisin' the Coast

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The annual Cruisin' the Coast will be held coast wide October 7-14. Visit www.cruisinthecoast for details.

Thursday, October 11th 2012- Crusin the Coast in Ocean Springs

Hosted By: Cruisin/City

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Ocean Springs portion of Cruisin' the Coast will be Oct. 11, 12, 13 in downtown Ocean Springs. Complete with a Friday Night Sock Hop Street Party. More details coming soon.

Saturday, October 20th 2012- Renaissance Faire

Hosted By: Bon at Lovelace

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Renaissane Faire will be held on October 20 and 21 at 4900 Riley Road, behind St. Elizabeth Seton. Times TBA Admission: $5, $3 for children 12 and under.

Sunday, October 21st 2012- Renaissance Faire

Hosted By: Bon at Lovelace

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Renaissane Faire will be held on October 20 and 21 at 4900 Riley Road, behind St. Elizabeth Seton. Times TBA Admission: $5, $3 for children 12 and under.

Saturday, November 3rd 2012- 34th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival

Hosted By: O S Chamber

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Mark your calendars to attend the 34th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival, Sat., Nov. 3 from 9-5 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 4 from 9-4 p.m. Vendor applications available June 15.

Sunday, November 4th 2012- 34th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival

Hosted By: O S Chamber

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Mark your calendars to attend the 34th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival, Sat., Nov. 3 from 9-5 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 4 from 9-4 p.m. Vendor applications available June 15.