Cruisin’ the Coast 2026 Schedule of Events

Cruisin’ the Coast is celebrating its 30^th anniversary this year. The fun kicks off October 4^th and runs through October 11 in locations across South Mississippi.

Here is a full list of events for Cruisin’ the Coast:

Sunday, October 4:

• View the Cruise, Downtown Gulfport, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Cruise-In with KOTO, Hardy Court Shopping Center,
  Gulfport, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Cruisin’ Through The Decades, Gautier, Noon-5 p.m.;
  Drive-in Movie — Stroker Ace, 5:30 p.m.
• Courtney Hansen appearances: Hardy Court,
  10 a.m.-12 noon; Gulfport, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
• Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 6-9 p.m.
• After Party – International Party Band, Beau Rivage Casino,
  EIGHT75, 7 p.m.-midnight

Monday, October 5:

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• 2026 Registration package pick-up, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. for last names A-K only; Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
• 2026 Onsite Registration, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
• Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central at Jones Park, 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
• Long Beach Show & Shine, Jeff Davis Ave., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Entertainment by The Project, 12 noon-4 p.m.
• Pass Christian Bottle Shoppe/Crittenden Collector’s Bottle, Sale 10 a.m.; Bottle Signing, 3-5 p.m.
• Autocross – presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino, the City of D’Iberville, and Autocross Guys, Scarlet Pearl Casino (north surface parking lot), 1-5 p.m. Open to registered
  vehicles only.
• Long Beach Parade – Open to registered vehicles only. First 600 to arrive will be in the parade. Line up at 1 p.m. at Long Beach High School, parade starts at 5:30 p.m.
• Courtney Hansen appearances: Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; CTC Kick-off Parade serving as Celebrity Guest, Long Beach, 4-6 p.m.
• The Tip Tops playing at Long Beach Harbor, 6-9 p.m.
• After Party – International Party Band, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 7 p.m.-midnight

Tuesday, October 6:

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• 2026 Registration package pick-up, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for last names L-Z only; Cruise Central, Jones Park,KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• 2026 Registration package pick-up, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for last names L-Z only; Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
• 2026 Onsite Registration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
• Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central at Jones Park, 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
• Autocross – presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino, the City of D’Iberville, and Autocross Guys, Scarlet Pearl Casino (north surface parking lot), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to
  registered vehicles only.
• “Salute To Our Veterans,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,
  Cruise Central with Garry “Elvis” Wesley and The Victory Belles
• Cruisin’ The River City, Moss Point, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Margaritaville Cruise-in, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Margaritaville Resort Biloxi
• Chris Jacobs appearance: Margaritaville, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
• Courtney Hansen & Cristy Lee appearances: Cruise Central, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.
• The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 2-5 p.m.
• New Location! Flame-throwing competition at IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi, Registration, 5 p.m., begins at dusk; $1,000 Cash Prizes & Trophies! DJ Hurricane Loyd plays from 4 p.m. to dusk. Live Entertainment by Hip Pocket in Chill Ultra Lounge, 8 p.m.-midnight.
• After Party – International Party Band, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 7 p.m.-midnight
• Hip Pocket, IP Casino, Chill Ultra Lounge, 8 p.m.-midnight

Wednesday, October 7:

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• 2026 Registration package pick-up, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for all registrations;
• Biloxi Block Party, Downtown Biloxi, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Autocross – presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino, the City of D’Iberville, and Autocross Guys, Scarlet Pearl Casino (north surface parking lot), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to
  registered vehicles only.
• New Event! “Drifting Exhibition” – Scarlet Pearl Casino (north surface parking lot) 6-8 p.m.
• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Hot Rods & Hospitality, Waveland, Coleman Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Entertainment by Joni Compretta & Baytown Groove
• The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Diamondhead, Blessing of the Classics, 4-7 p.m. Line up at 1:30 p.m. Entertainment by Razzoo Band, 1-4 p.m. and Beau King Band, 4-7 p.m.
• Courtney Hansen appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 9-11:30 a.m.; Beau Rivage Casino, 6-7:30 p.m.
• Cristy Lee appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 9-11:30 a.m.; Beau Rivage Casino, 6-7:30 p.m.
• Chris Jacobs appearances: Biloxi Block Party, 9-11:30 a.m.; Beau Rivage Casino, 6-7:30 p.m.
• Dave Kindig & KevDogg appearances: Cruise Central, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.; Beau Rivage Casino, 6-7:30 p.m.
• Dennis Gage appearance: Beau Rivage Casino, 6-7:30 p.m.
• Beau Rivage Cruisin’ Events – 6-9 p.m., Cruisin’ The Coast “Back 2 Mac – Fleetwood Mac Tribute” Party – Beau Rivage Theatre, $20 admission; – 6-7:30 p.m., Meet & Greets with Dennis Gage of My Classic Car, Dave Kindig & KevDogg, Cristy Lee, Courtney Hansen, and Chris JacobsBeau Rivage Retail Promenade | MGM Golf, Free & Open to the Public   – 7:30-9 p.m., Back 2 Mac – Fleetwood Mac Tribute – Doors open at 6 p.m.
• The Sanchez Brothers of NaNaSha & The Triggerproof All Stars, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 7 p.m.-midnight

Thursday, October 8:

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, D’Iberville, Edgewater Mall, Gulfport Cruise Central, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula,
  Pass Christian
• 2026 Registration continues, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• 2027 Registration opens, noon-5 p.m., Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
• Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
• The Vicari Auto Auction at Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 a.m.; Auction begins 10 a.m.
• Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Burn ‘Em Up In The Pass, Fleitas Ave., Pass Christian, 5 p.m. til dusk. Afterwards, a “Second Line” Stroll to Downtown with live entertainment TBA.
• Cristy Lee appearances: Ocean Springs, 9-11 a.m.; D’Iberville, 1-3 p.m.
• Dennis Gage appearances: Cruise Central, 9-11 a.m.; Edgewater Mall, 1-3 p.m.
• Buffett & Bumpers Block Party, Downtown Pascagoula, 5:30-8:30 p.m. featuring Buffett Beach Band
• Triggerproof, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 7 p.m.-midnight
• TBA, Silver Slipper Casino, “Rumble on the Gulf,” Beach Bar, 6-9 p.m.
• TBA, Silver Slipper Casino, Stage Bar, 8 p.m.

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

• Bay St. Louis
  11 a.m.-Noon – Razzoo
  • 1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Escalade
• Pass Christian
  11 a.m.-Noon – Scott Hinson
  • 1-2 p.m. – The Project
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants
• Gulfport Cruise Central
  11 a.m.-Noon – Keith Burns
  • 1-3:30 p.m. – Starz
  • 3:30-5:30 p.m. – The Tip Tops
• Edgewater Mall
  11 a.m.-Noon – Garry “Elvis” Wesley
  • 1-2 p.m. – Hip Pocket
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha
• D’Iberville
  11 a.m.-Noon – Daddy O
  • 1-2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Eklektik
• Ocean Springs Downtown
  11 a.m.-Noon – Brandie
  • 1-2 p.m. – R&R Band
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Six Piece Suits
• Pascagoula
  11 a.m.-Noon – Black Velvet
  • 1-2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – BRW

Friday, October 9:

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, D’Iberville, Edgewater Mall, Gulfport Cruise Central, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula,
  Pass Christian
• 2026 and 2027 Registration continues, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
• The Vicari Auto Auction at Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 a.m.; Auction begins 10 a.m.
• Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Dennis Gage appearances: Bay St. Louis, 9-11 a.m.
• Gulf Coast Nationals, Southeast Gassers Association, Gulfport Dragway, 4 p.m.
• Ocean Springs Sock Hop & Street Party, Live Entertainment by Motown Explosion, 5:45-7 p.m., and Chee Weez, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
• “Pass In The Night,” 5:30-8:30 p.m., Pass Christian, Entertainment by Louisiana Living Legend Waylon Thibodeaux, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Outdoor concert at Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis, Candlebox, 7 p.m. Get your tickets on Ticketmaster.
• Candlebox, Hollywood Casino, Outdoor Concert, 7 p.m. Get your tickets on Ticketmaster.
• 38 Special, Beau Rivage Casino, 8 p.m.
• Travis Tritt, IP Casino Resort Spa, 8 p.m.
• 8-Track, Hollywood Casino, Stage Bar, 8 p.m.-12 midnight
• Joey Thomas Trio, Hollywood Casino, Hollydeck, 6-7:30 p.m. & 9:30-11 p.m.
• Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Chrome After Dark party LUX LOUNGE Celebrate the 30^th anniversary of Cruisin’ the Coast in style at Chrome After Dark. This free, fun, and interactive evening, inspired by classical cruisin’ music and culture, features signature cocktails, photo opportunities, and giveaways throughout the evening, including tickets to see Jay Leno on Oct. 10 in the Beau Rivage Theatre.
• Triggerproof, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
• Fever Dream, IP Casino, Chill Ultra Lounge, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
• Witness, Silver Slipper Casino, Stage Bar, 7 p.m.
• Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

• Bay St. Louis
  11 a.m.-Noon – Brandie
  • 1-2 p.m. – Starz
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha
• Pass Christian
  11 a.m.-Noon – Black Velvet
  • 1-2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Escalade
• Gulfport Cruise Central
  11 a.m.-Noon – Eddie McDaniel
  • 1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
  • 3:30-5:30 p.m. – Hip Pocket
• Edgewater Mall West Parking Lot (Hwy 90)
  11 a.m.-Noon – Keith Burns
  • 1-2 p.m. – R&R Band
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – The Tip Tops
• D’Iberville
  11 a.m.-Noon – Scott Hinson
  • 1-2 p.m. – Miles Flatt
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants
• Ocean Springs Downtown
  11 a.m.-Noon – Garry “Elvis” Wesley
  • 1-2:30 p.m. – The Project
  • 3:30-5:15 p.m. – Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster
  • 5:45-7 p.m. – Motown Explosion
  • 7-7:30 p.m. – Chick’s Picks
  • 7:30-9:30 p.m. – Chee Weez
• Pascagoula
  11 a.m.-Noon – Daddy O
  • 1-2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Eklektik

Saturday, October 10

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, D’Iberville, Edgewater Mall, Gulfport Cruise Central, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Pass Christian
• 2026 Registration, 9 a.m.-Noon
• 2027 Registration continues, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
• The Vicari Auto Auction at Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 a.m.; Auction begins 10 a.m.; Vehicle check-out: vehicles should be paid for and checked out by the end of auction on Saturday.
• Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Dennis Gage appearances: Ocean Springs, 2-4 p.m.
• Gulf Coast Nationals, Southeast Gassers Association, Gulfport Dragway, 4 p.m.
• D’Iberville Mayor’s Choice Award, 2 p.m. $600 Cash Prizes!
• SUPER SATURDAY CONCERT – Bag of Donuts performing live at Hollywood Casino Resort in Bay St. Louis. Free event begins at 7 p.m. Patriotic Fireworks Show to follow!
• Jay Leno, Beau Rivage, 8 p.m. Tickets: beaurivage.com
• 8-Track, Hollywood Casino, Stage Bar, 8 p.m.-12 midnight
• Starz, Hollywood Casino, Hollydeck, 3-7 p.m.; DJ, 9:30-11:30 p.m.
• Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 p.m.
• Triggerproof, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
• Fever Dream, IP Casino, Chill Ultra Lounge, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
• Al “Lil’ Fats” Jackson, Silver Slipper Casino, Stage Bar, 7 p.m.
• Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

• Bay St. Louis
  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Keith Burns
  • 1-2 p.m. – R&R Band
  • 3-5 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants featuring Lil Elvis & Lil Fats Jackson
• Pass Christian
  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Garry “Elvis” Wesley
  • 1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha
• Gulfport Cruise Central
  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Brandie
  • 1-2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
  • 3:30-5:30 p.m. – BRW
• Edgewater Mall
  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Daddy O
  • 1-2 p.m. – Starz
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
• D’Iberville
  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Black Velvet
  • 1-2 p.m. – The Project
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster
• Ocean Springs Downtown
  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Scott Hinson
  • 1-2:30 p.m. – Miles Flatt
  • 3-5 p.m. – Escalade
  • 5:30-7 p.m. – Free Bird – Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Pascagoula
  • 11 a.m.-Noon – Eddie McDaniel
  • 1-2 p.m. – Hip Pocket
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – The Tip Tops

Sunday, October 11

All events at Cruise Central

• 2027 Registration open 8 a.m.-Noon.
• Non-denominational prayer service, 8 a.m.
• Stamping Cards must be turned in by 9 a.m.
• Cruisin’ The Coast Finale Ceremonies, 9-10:30 a.m.
• Gene Oswalt Volunteer of the Year Award
• Announcements of the winners of the Cash Drawings
  (60 drawings of $500 each) totaling $30,000
• Make-A-Wish Raffle Car Giveaway and unveiling of the
  2027 Raffle Vehicle!
• Live entertainment by The Modern Eldorados, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 6-10 p.m.