Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival 2026 - Nov 7-8 in Downtown Ocean Springs, MS

The 48th annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival takes over downtown Ocean Springs on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026. The festival site lists hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, and local news coverage reports more than 400 artists, crafters and food vendors and roughly 100,000 visitors.

Amtrak has announced a temporary stop in Ocean Springs for the festival, with trains from Mobile and New Orleans. Check the official festival site at https://peterandersonfestival.com/ for the map, parking and the latest details.

Where to eat: Downtown restaurants get busy on festival weekend, so go early or try a spot off the main crowd. See all of our downtown restaurants at https://www.downtownoceansprings.com/places-to-eat-ocean-springs-ms

Where to stay: Lodging in and near downtown can book up ahead of the festival. Browse downtown places to stay at https://www.downtownoceansprings.com/places-to-stay-ocean-springs

After the booths close: Find cocktails, craft beer and live music at https://www.downtownoceansprings.com/nightlife-drinks-live-music

Tip: Wear comfortable shoes, since downtown is best explored on foot, and use the hashtag #DowntownOceanSprings to share your photos.