Peter Anderson Festival

10/13/2026

🎨 The 2026 Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival T-shirts are HERE! 🎨

Our official 2026 festival shirts are now available online and at select Ocean Springs retail locations!

This year’s one-of-a-kind design was created by Gulfport artist Adam Plitt, winner of the 2026 Peter Anderson T-shirt Design Contest. His artwork pays tribute to the Anderson family’s incredible legacy in Ocean Springs, featuring Peter Wade Anderson at the pottery wheel and celebrating the family’s lasting connection to art, creativity and our community.

👕 2026 Shirt Prices:
• Short-sleeve T-shirts — $27
• Long-sleeve T-shirts — $33
• Sweatshirts — $43
• Hats — $25

🛍️ SHOP ONLINE:
Peter Anderson Festival Website click “Festival Info” → “Festival Shirts.”

You can also shop in person at:
📍 Shearwater Pottery — 102 Shearwater Drive
📍 Ocean Springs Visitors Center — 1000 Washington Avenue
📍 TatoNut Donut Shop — 1114 Government Street

And, of course, make plans to wear yours to the BIG ONE! 🎉

The 48th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival, presented by Blue Moon, returns November 7–8, 2026, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in downtown Ocean Springs!

With more than 400 artists, crafters and food vendors, live music, local shops and restaurants, there’s a whole lot to experience over this two-day celebration of art and community.

Grab your shirt, mark your calendar and get ready for Peter Anderson! 💙

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

📸 Peter Anderson Memories

If you've been to the Peter Anderson Festival before, chances are you have a favorite memory.

Maybe it was finding that one-of-a-kind piece you've had for years. Maybe it was spending the day with family, meeting an artist, listening to live music, or simply wandering through downtown Ocean Springs with a funnel cake in hand.
As we get closer to this year's festival, we want to hear from YOU!

👇 What's your favorite Peter Anderson Festival memory?

Drop it in the comments — and if you have a favorite Peter Anderson photo, we'd love to see that, too!

📅 November 7–8, 2026
📍 Downtown Ocean Springs

For more information, visit the Official Peter Anderson Festival website!

10/06/2026

🎨 Nearly Five Decades of Peter Anderson

What started as a celebration of art and creativity has grown into one of the Southeast's premier arts festivals — bringing thousands of visitors to downtown Ocean Springs each November.

Now in its 48th year, the Peter Anderson Festival continues to celebrate the artists, makers, musicians, businesses, volunteers, and community that make this weekend so special.

And while a lot has changed over the years, one thing hasn't: Ocean Springs knows how to put on a festival.

Join us for the 48th Annual Peter Anderson Festival!
📅 November 7–8, 2026
📍 Downtown Ocean Springs, Mississippi

For more information, visit the Official Peter Anderson Festival Website!

Here's to 48 years — and another unforgettable weekend ahead!

10/05/2026

🎨 The wait won't be much longer!

We're getting closer to the 48th Annual Peter Anderson Festival, and we know one of the things everyone is waiting for — the Peter Anderson Festival Vendor List!

With hundreds of talented artists and makers preparing to join us in downtown Ocean Springs, there's going to be plenty to see, shop, and discover throughout festival weekend.

In the meantime, mark your calendar and start making those plans:
📅 November 7–8, 2026
📍 Downtown Ocean Springs, Mississippi
🎨 48th Annual Peter Anderson Festival

Hop over to our official Peter Anderson Festival website for more information!

Who are you hoping to find at Peter Anderson this year? 👀