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Jun 2-Aug 1: Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art
Summer Camp Programs
Weeklong summer art camps held in at least
two MS coast counties for a total of nine
sessions. Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, 1596
Glenn Swetman Dr, Bilox..........228-374-5547
www.georgeohr.org
JUNE 2008
Jun 7: Red, White, & Blueberry
Festival; 3rd Annual
Blueberry season is in high gear and the town
of Ocean Springs sets out to stain the streets
of downtown Ocean Springs-and the teeth of
festival-goer's alike-blue. An assortment of
antiques, crafts, fresh produce, plenty of
blueberry
products. 10am-2pm, downtown
Ocean Springs..........................228-875-4424
Jun 12-22: MS Coast Coliseum
Summer Fair
MS Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd,
Biloxi 39531...............................228-594-3700
www.MScoastcoliseum.com
Jun 16: Juneteenth Celebration
Commemorating the ending of slavery in the
US; 10am-6pm, Baseball Field (behind Isaiah
Fredericks Community Ctr), 3312 Martin
Luther King Blvd, Gulfport
......................228-324-6741 or 601-544-0043
www.juneteenth.com/history.htm
JULY 2008
Jul 4: 4th of July Celebration
Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and come
enjoy the fireworks at the former park site of
Fort Maurepas on Front Beach,
Ocean Springs, 8:30pm
..................................................228-875-8665
Jul 25-26: July Sidewalk Sale
Two-day event, regular business hrs: stroll up
and down Ocean Springs shopping for great
bargains. For more info, call
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AUGUST 2008
Aug 3: MS Coast Jazz Society
Monthly Dance
Three different bands performing for your
listening and dancing pleasure, Cash bar,
bring
your own snacks. 3-6pm, American
Legion &
Elks Lodge, 12010 Klein Rd,
Gulfport......228-392-4177 or 228-897-2330
Aug 22-24: Harrison County Gem &
Mineral Show
Featuring crystals, minerals, gems, beads,
and
jewelry. Fri & Sat 9am-5pm, Sun
9am-4pm. St
Martin Community Ctr (next to
Public Library),
15000 Lemoyne Blvd, Ocean
Springs...................................228-863-7770
Aug 30: Art Walk
A variety of artists and crafters will be
stationed
at participating businesses
throughout
downtown Ocean Springs,
10am-4pm.
For info call
..........................................228-875-4424
SEPTEMBER 2008
Sep 5-6: MS Gulf Coast Blues & Heritage
Festival, 17th Annual
Held rain or shine, family-oriented music fest.
Gates open 11am, Jackson Cty Fairgrounds,
2902 Shortcut Rd, Pascagoula,
....................228-497-5493 or 228-497-5615
Sep 13: Feast of Flavors
Festival offering local cuisine featuring chefs
from various parts of the Coast. 10am-2pm,
downtown Ocean Springs........228-875-4424
OCTOBER 2008
Oct 1-31: Trinity's Pumpkin Patch
Buy your Halloween pumpkins here,
fundraiser
for Trinity Episcopal Church,
corner of Hwy 90 & Church Ave, Pass
Christian, 10am-6pm
................................................228-452-4563
Oct 5-12: Cruisin' the Coast,
12th Annual
Car enthusiasts from over 35 states and
Canada drive to the MS Gulf Coast once a
year to showcase and to cruise a variety of
antique, classic, and hot-rod automobiles at
designated stops along the Coast. Including
communities of Ocean Springs & Biloxi
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