Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival

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Arts & CultureOcean Springs
DatesDates TBA · Usually NovemberCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe festival is named for Peter Anderson
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival in Ocean Springs

Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival is a November weekend event in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, billed as the largest arts festival in Mississippi and the Gulf Coast. Named for the founder of the town's Shearwater Pottery, it draws artists, crafters, and food vendors from across the country to downtown Ocean Springs.

Ocean Springs, Mississippi, a small coastal city across the bay from Biloxi, developed a genuine arts community identity through Shearwater Pottery, founded by Peter Anderson in the 1920s and still operating as a working pottery studio and family business today.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival is named for Peter Anderson, the founder of Shearwater Pottery, a working pottery studio that has operated in Ocean Springs since the 1920s and helped establish the town's identity as a genuine arts community rather than a tourist-branded arts destination

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The mystery stays covered

Its scale, drawing artists and crafters from across the country to a town of modest size, and its trademarked status reflect decades of sustained growth into what organizers describe as the largest arts festival in Mississippi and along the Gulf Coast, with programs like the Blue Moon Art Project and Young at Art extending the festival's reach into community and youth art initiatives beyond the vendor market itself

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival honors Peter Anderson

Water and renewal

Living ritual

founder of Ocean Springs' Shearwater Pottery

The sacred route

Living ritual

and continues a trademarked

The local code

Living ritual

decades-long tradition of drawing juried artists and crafters to downtown Ocean Springs each November

Tradition 5

Living ritual

supplemented by youth-focused programs including the Blue Moon Art Project and Young at Art that extend the town's arts identity to younger participants

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually November

Getting around

For Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival, plan transport around the exact Ocean Springs venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual outdoor clothing suited to a Mississippi Gulf Coast November weekend, with comfortable walking shoes for a full day browsing vendor booths; layers are useful given fall temperature...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival, stay near the part of Ocean Springs you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map30.41 N, 88.83 WOpen in Google Maps

Ocean Springs, MS

Nearest airportMSY — Louis Armstrong New Orleans
TransportFor Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival, plan transport around the exact Ocean Springs venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival, stay near the part of Ocean Springs you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Ocean Springs via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Ocean Springs, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for November.Compare faresFestival gearCasual outdoor clothing suited to a Mississippi Gulf Coast November weekend, with comfortable walking shoes for a full day browsing vendor booths; layers are useful given fall temperature swings between morning and afternoon.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival?

Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival is listed for Past edition: 8–9 November 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Ocean Springs, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Ocean Springs, MS

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLpeterandersonfestival.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually November
Source statusOfficial source linked
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