Upcoming Events - Bay St. Louis & Waveland

Upcoming Events
Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead, Pass Christian, & Long Beach
A list of events curated from our Community Calendar

Don't miss the annual Jazz in the Pass at War Memorial Park on May 24th over Memorial Day weekend!

Weekly Farmer's Markets

Check out these local markets for the best produce, meats, breads, handmade crafts, and more!
Hancock County Farmer's Market
3068 Longfellow Rd, Bay St Louis
Saturdays 8AM to 12PM
The Pass Market at War Memorial Park
103 Fleitas Ave, Pass Christian
Saturdays 8AM to 1PM
Diamondhead Farmer's Market
5000 Diamondhead Circle, Diamondhead
Fridays 9AM to 1PM & 1st Saturdays 9AM to 1PM
The Farmer's Market at Long Beach
Harper McCaughan Town Green, Long Beach
Saturdays 8AM to 12PM

May 8
Screening of Film Roots to Rockets
100 Men Hall, 303 Union St, Bay St Louis
6 to 9PM
The 100 Men Hall will screen Roots to Rockets, a documentary that honors the communities displaced during the creation of the Stennis Space Center in 1961. The event is free but please RSVP here as seating is limited! There will be food for purchase by Big Bertha and a cash/credit bar. The documentary is a tribute to the residents of Gainesville, Napoleon, Santa Rosa, Logtown, Westonia, Bayou Lacroix and Pearlington – some of the small Mississippi logging communities that were displaced and relocated in the early 1960s. During that period, the U.S. government acquired 125,000 acres of land where these communities stood to build NASA’s main rocket testing facility.

May 8
Food Truck Friday
Town Green on Coleman Ave, Bay St Louis
5 to 8PM
It's time again for Food Truck Friday!! On the second Friday of every month from March through November, Coleman Ave is turned into a pedestrian zone. Food trucks line up in front of Studio Waveland, and offer an assortment of food and drinks available for purchase. Waveland Food Truck Friday admission is free and open to the public!

May 9
Art Without Walls Second Saturday Art Market
The Arts, Hancock Co, 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St Louis
10AM to 2PM
Join us for a vibrant day of art, music, food, fun for kids, and community spirit in the beautiful sculpture garden of The Arts Hancock County. Free and family-friendly! For the full schedule of events and all details please visit The Arts website here. There will also be a live drum circle at 11AM. Everyone welcome — no experience needed!

May 9
Saturday in the Bay
Old Town Bay St Louis, Main St at 2nd Ave, Bay St Louis
11AM to 9PM
Bay St. Louis celebrates "Saturday in the Bay" on the second Saturday of each month, featuring art walks, live music, and special deals at local businesses. The event, presented by the Old Town Merchants Association, transforms downtown Bay St. Louis into a lively hub, with activities spanning from the Depot District to the beachfront. Old Town businesses offer extended hours, special deals, and live music! And don't forget to check the calendar for special themed events happening on the same day.

May 10
100 Men Hall Blues Brunch Series With Cedric Burnside
100 Men Hall, 303 Union St, Bay St Louis
11AM to 1PM
The 100 Men Hall hosts its Second Sunday BLUES BRUNCH series, featuring the best of blues music and the finest in dining all served in a historical setting! Don't miss our Mother’s Day Blues Brunch featuring one of our favorite multiple Grammy nominated and Grammy winner Cedric Burnside. Tickets are $25 in advance and go up at the door to $35. Food for purchase by Alligator Mike, along with a cash/credit bar. For ticket purchase and all details please visit the 100 Men Hall website. You can also reserve a table for an additional fee here.

May 15 & 16
Pirate Day in the Bay
Downtown Bay St Louis, S Beach Blvd at Court St
Fri 4 to 11PM; Sat 10AM to 11PM
This exciting fundraising event for Hancock County is hosted by the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse and kicks off at 4PM on Friday, May 15. The fun continues all day Saturday, May 16, from 10AM to 11PM. On both days, festivities flow from Pirate Central at the corner of S. Beach Blvd. and Court St. in Bay St. Louis. Craft vendors will be open throughout the weekend, so come ready to shop and support small businesses. Expect lively parades, age-divided costume contests, live music each evening, and an explosive fireworks show to light up the Bay, to name a few exciting events! All details at the MKOTSH website here.

May 17
The Arts Hancock County May Story Slam
The Arts Hancock Co, 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St Louis
5 to 6:30PM
Get ready for an evening of real stories, real laughs, and real connections at The Arts Hancock County! May story slam theme: Adventures in Dating. FREE community event – no tickets needed. Story Slam has quickly become one of The Bay’s favorite gatherings—and for good reason. It’s live storytelling at its best: funny, heartfelt, a little unpredictable, and always memorable. Think poetry slam… without the rhyming. For all details visit The Arts website here.

May 20
Weaving Workshop
The Arts Hancock Co, 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St Louis
10AM to 1PM
A 3-hour hands-on workshop, where you’ll embark on a journey through time, learning the fundamentals of weaving from warp to weft. Discover the fascinating origins of this ancient craft and explore how it became intricately intertwined with family life, enduring across millennia. Guided by instructor Cecelia Hopes, master the intricacies of warping a frame loom, the plain weave technique, crafting fringe, and get to experiment with shapes, textures, and patterns. Ultimately, you’ll remove your creation from the loom, transforming the woven piece into a stunning wall hanging. Beginners welcome! $86 for members, and $96 for non-members. Registration and more details at The Arts website.

May 22
River Eckert Band at 100 Men Hall
303 Union St, Bay St Louis
7 to 10PM
River Eckert returns to the historical 100 Men Hall stage with his band! The young phenom, who channels New Orleans piano greats through his own sound, first played the Hall for Booker Fest in 2025. His love of everything Booker mirrored our own! Since then, River has debuted his new album. The 16-year-old piano prodigy was born and raised in New Orleans. From a very young age, her has been surrounded by music. Immersed in the styles of legends such as Professor Longhair, James Booker, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Fats Domino, Art Neville among others, he is passionate and dedicated to “carrying the torch” of the New Orleans piano tradition. There will be food for purchase. For tickets and all other details, please visit the 100 Men Hall website.

May 24
Jazz in the Pass
War Memorial Park, 101 Fleitas Ave, Pass Christian
6 to 8PM
Pass Christian’s War Memorial Park will once again be filled with toe-tapping, live music echoing over the Mississippi Sound on Sunday of Memorial Day weekend! This annual event is free and open to the public. While the musicians are playing, visitors will be able to buy food and drink as well as browse a selection of craft vendors. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets (please leave glass containers at home). Come and relax under the oaks and enjoy some great music! Jazz in the Pass is a program under Pass Christian Main Street. For all info see the Main Street Pass Christian website.

June 5
Create Frida Fest Headpieces
The Arts, Hancock Co, 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St Louis
6 to 8PM
Get ready for a colorful workshop inspired by Frida Kahlo and the beloved Frida Fest tradition in Bay St. Louis! In this creative class, students will design and build their own floral headpiece using a visor base, vibrant florals, greenery, and decorative accents. Perfect for Frida Fest—or any summer celebration where self-expression takes center stage. Led by artist Lisa Liggett, who brings over eight years of experience creating wearable art, this workshop is all about creativity, color, and fun. No experience needed, and all materials are provided. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for non members. Please register in advance at The Arts website.

Save the Date

Magazine Paper Collage Workshop - June 6, The Arts, Hancock County, Bay St Louis
Blues Brunch Series at 100 Men Hall Joanna Connor - June 14, 100 Men Hall, Bay St Louis