Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival 2026: Ocean Springs Show Guide

Downtown Ocean Springs hosts the Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival November 7–8, 2026. The 48th annual event takes its name from the potter who founded Shearwater Pottery and brings a wide range of artists, craftspeople and food vendors into the downtown streets.

Give a large festival a flexible route

The organizer advertises more than 400 artists, crafters and food vendors. Use the festival guide to mark a few priority stops, then explore the neighboring booths rather than trying to follow a rigid schedule. The mix extends beyond one medium, with opportunities to look at functional craft, fine art and handmade gifts. Downtown shops and restaurants are also part of the surrounding visit.

Dates, hours and admission

• Dates: November 7–8, 2026
• Location: Downtown Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Hours: Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. All times are local.
• Admission: Confirm current visitor arrangements with the organizer

Plan your visit

Public hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. both days, and the event is advertised as rain or shine. Review the current festival map for street closures, parking and a comfortable walking route. The organizer also announces a special Amtrak stop in Ocean Springs for the weekend; consult its linked travel information for reservations and schedules rather than assuming regular station service.

For current updates, see the Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival official information and the organizer’s 2026 ZAPP prospectus. View the Ocean Springs show listing or explore the weekend art show finder for nearby events.

Advance visitor guide. Event information checked November 2, 2026; confirm updates with the organizer before traveling.