Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival

Peter Anderson Arts Crafts Festival is the biggest handicraft festival in Mississippi. The event is named after a famous artist Peter Anderson, who founded Shearwater Pottery. Held since 1979, this annual fest celebrates arts crafts and pays tribute to the state′s art community. But the celebration isn′t just for artists. On the contrary, everyone is welcome to join the crowd as there will be activities for any taste. So what′s in store for the visitors? Let′s take a look!
At the event, you′ll be able to enjoy amazing artworks by local and international painters, potters, and other artists. The festival also features interesting masterclasses, more than 350 breathtaking exhibitions, art competitions, and souvenir shops from which you can buy amazing craft stuff. What′s more, visitors will have a chance to relish savory dishes by local food vendors, sip on their favorite drinks, and listen to energetic music hits during a live music concert. This way, you′ll find something to do there, regardless of whether you′re into art or not.

Peter Anderson Arts Crafts Festival is held in downtown Ocean Springs and hosted by the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce. The great news is that admission to the festival is free, and you will only have to pay a fee if you want to rent a booth or a street spot to sell on. The festival hosts over 60,000 visitors each year. In other words, the city gets extremely busy this time of the year, so you may want to book your housing in advance.