Mississippi’s largest fine arts festival is just around the corner, with this year’s 45th annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival taking place in downtown Ocean Springs on Saturday, November 4, and Sunday, November 5.
The festival — named in honor of the original potter of Shearwater Pottery, Peter Anderson — is returning once again to the Gulf Coast. From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day, attendees can enjoy live music, art vendors, demonstrations, and children’s activities.
Approximately 150,000 visitors attend the event each year, along with over 400 artists who put their skills on display.
Attendees will be able to listen to musical performances by Karate Kids, Saint Social, Jessica Horton, and more while watching painting, sculpting, and pottery demonstrations at some artists’ booths.
Here’s the full schedule of entertainment acts for the weekend:
Saturday, November 4 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Saint Social — Grounds of Mary C.
- Karate Kids — Washington/Govt St.
- Joe Carruba — Knuckleheads
- Jessica Horton — The Pink Rooster
- Kashus Culpepper — L&N Depot
Sunday, November 5 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Saint Social — Grounds of Mary C.
- Karate Kids — Washington/Govt St.
- Joe Carruba — Knuckleheads
- Jessica Horton — The Pink Rooster
- Kashus Culpepper — L&N Depot
Also on site will be a hands-on marine education area led by the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory of the University of Southern Mississippi featuring a variety of displays, artifacts, and activities.
A children’s art market will be available for those ages eight to 18. Young art entrepreneurs will exhibit their one-of-a-kind items for purchase on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Walter Anderson Museum of Art.
