Celebrate Mississippi's Arts & Culture at Craft Fairs

Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival, Ocean Springs, MS

Known as the largest arts and crafts festival in the state and entire gulf coast region, the Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival welcomes a variety of artisans and food vendors from throughout the country. This two-day event is held each November downtown Ocean springs and attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees. A spectacular lineup of vendors, musical entertainment, artist demonstrations, displays, and children’s art activities are available.

Prairie Art Festival, West Point, MS

Recognized as a top event in the south, Prairie Art Festival offers something for the entire family. Held each September in historic downtown West Point, this outdoor festival showcases over 200 vendors selling handmade crafts and fine artworks. This long-standing local event also features down-home Southern foods, live music, a kid area, and 5k race.

Annual Zonta Arts & Crafts Festival, Pascagoula, MS

The Annual Zonta Arts & Crafts Festival is held downtown Pascagoula and is the town's premier arts and crafts event. Many artisan and food vendors are available, along with live entertainment on two stages, such as kid’s activities, an antique car show, and much more. This free-admission festival attracts around 15,000 attendees each year on the first Saturday of October.

Double Decker Arts Festival, Oxford, MS

Over 65,000+ folks gather at the Double Decker Arts Festival for a weekend of art, food, and music. Held at the town’s historic Downtown Square the last weekend of April, this exciting outdoor event features a large variety of unique vendors selling one-of-a-kind creations of all types. There’s also several local food vendors and a free concert for live entertainment.

Gumtree Art & Wine Festival, Tupelo, MS

The Gumtree Art & Wine Festival is a juried event held during Mother’s Day Weekend. Thousands of attendees gather in Tupelo to explore the marketplace of crafters and fine artists while enjoying performing arts, wines and spirits, and a wide assortment of family-friendly activities.

Spring Arts Festival, Ocean Springs, MS

Held annually for over three decades, the Spring Arts Festival showcases the local arts, crafts, and beautiful spring flowers of Ocean Springs each March. Over 100 vendors offering arts, crafts, herbs, and other plants are available along with a series of artist demonstrations. Beautiful trees and local businesses surround this two-day outdoor spring event.

Gingham Tree Arts & Crafts Festival, Lucedale, MS

The Gingham Tree Arts & Crafts Festival is held in November at the George County Middle School and offers around 300 artisan vendor booths selling handmade arts, crafts, and foods. Visitors gather to shop for exclusively original, handcrafted products for holiday gift-giving. The proceeds from this event benefit the students of the George County school system.

Vancleave Arts and Crafts Fair, Vancleave, MS

Held at the Vancleave Public Library, the Vancleave Arts and Crafts Fair features over 45 vendors and has become one of the largest annual fundraisers and social events in the community. It’s the perfect opportunity for crafters to showcase their handiwork and craft enthusiasts to shop local handmade gifts. Attendees can also enjoy music entertainment and the library’s biggest annual book sale at this event.

Red Brick Roads Music & Arts Festival, Clinton, MS

Red Brick Roads Music & Arts Festival is a spectacular two-day event in historic Olde Towne Clinton. Locals and visitors from afar gather to explore the arts and crafts vendors, sample local and regional craft beers, enjoy delicious foods, and catch live shows from incredible musicians. There’s also a talent and homebrew competition at this popular festival.

Key Insights at a Glance

• Mississippi craft fairs celebrate the state’s arts and culture
• Brings together local creatives with craft shoppers and arts enthusiasts
• Grandest craft fairs in the South
• Features one-of-a-kind craft vendors, live music, and Southern-style food vendors
• Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival is the largest in the state and gulf coast region
• Prairie Art Festival in West Point offers something for the entire family
• Zonta Arts & Crafts Festival in Pascagoula is the town's premier arts and crafts event
• Double Decker Arts Festival in Oxford attracts over 65,000 attendees
• Gumtree Art & Wine Festival in Tupelo is held during Mother’s Day Weekend
• Spring Arts Festival in Ocean Springs showcases local arts, crafts, and spring flowers
• Gingham Tree Arts & Crafts Festival in Lucedale benefits the George County school system
• Vancleave Arts and Crafts Fair features over 45 vendors and is a large annual fundraiser
• Red Brick Roads Music & Arts Festival in Clinton features arts and crafts vendors, live music, and craft beers