The Coast Gets Ready for Cruisin'

On the  Shoofly - September 2026

Are you ready for Cruisin’ the Coast 2026? This annual event will mark its 30th anniversary in 2026, so get ready for a jam-packed schedule of activities featuring great music, good friends, and lots and lots of chrome!
 
- by the Shoofly Staff; 2025 photos by Gregg Martel

Cruisin’ the Coast is upon us! The Shoofly Magazine staff loves this time of year, as Cruisin’ is the official kickoff of autumn and the end of summer’s “fry-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk” temperatures. Events kick off on Saturday, October 4 and will wrap on October 11. Below is the schedule, according to the Cruisin’ the Coast website. Make sure to check for any updates or changes. Registration information for this year (and next) can be found HERE.

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Events take place all along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but events highlighted in green are in Shoofly territory.
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​Sunday, October 4

• View the Cruise, Downtown Gulfport, 8 am-5 pm
• Cruise-In with KOTO, Hardy Court Shopping Center, Gulfport, 9 am-2 pm
• Cruisin’ Through the Decades, Gautier, Noon-5 pm; Drive-in Movie — Stroker Ace, 5:30 pm
• Courtney Hansen appearances: Hardy Court, 10 am-noon; Gulfport, 1:30–3:30 pm

​Casino Entertainment

• Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood Brunch, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
• Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 6 pm-9 pm
• After Party, International Party Band, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 7 pm-midnight
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​Monday, October 5

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 am-5 pm
• 2026 Registration package pick-up, 11 am-5 pm for last names A-K only; Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
• 2026 Onsite Registration, 11 am-5 pm, Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport
• Mississippi Gulf Fresh Seafood Sampling, Cruise Central at Jones Park, 9-11 am and 1-4 pm
• Long Beach Show & Shine, Jeff Davis Ave., 9 am-4 pm, entertainment by The Project noon-4 pm
• Pass Christian Bottle Shoppe/Crittenden Collector’s Bottle, Sale 10 am; Bottle Signing, 3-5 pm
• Autocross – presented by Scarlet Pearl Casino, the City of D’Iberville, and Autocross Guys, Scarlet Pearl Casino (north surface parking lot), 1-5 pm. 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 pm at Long Beach High School, parade starts at 5:30 pm
• Courtney Hansen appearances: Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport, 10 am-1 pm; CTC Kick-off Parade serving as Celebrity Guest, Long Beach, 4-6 pm

• The Tip Tops playing at Long Beach Harbor, 6-9 pm

​Casino Entertainment

• After Party – International Party Band, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 7 pm-midnight
  
  

Tuesday, October 6

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

​Casino Entertainment

• After Party – International Party Band, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 7 pm-midnight
• Hip Pocket, IP Casino, Chill Ultra Lounge, 8 pm-midnight
  
  

Wednesday, October 7

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

​Casino Entertainment

• The Sanchez Brothers of Na Na Sha & The Triggerproof All Stars, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 7 pm-midnight
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Thursday, October 8

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

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

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

​Casino Entertainment

• Triggerproof, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 9 pm-2 am
• TBA, Silver Slipper Casino, “Rumble on the Gulf,” Beach Bar, 6-9 pm
• TBA, Silver Slipper Casino, Stage Bar, 8 pm
  
  

Friday, October 9

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 am-5 pm
• Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 am-5 pm.
  Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, D’Iberville, Edgewater Mall, Gulfport Cruise Central, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Pass Christian
• 2026 and 2027 Registration continues, 9 am-5 pm
• Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 am
• The Vicari Auto Auction at Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 am; Auction begins 10 am
• Vicari Auction’s CTC Swap Meet open at Coast Coliseum, 9 am-5 pm
• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 am-5 pm
• Dennis Gage appearances: Bay St. Louis, 9-11 am
• Courtney Hansen appearance: D’Iberville, 10 am-noon
• Gulf Coast Nationals, Gasser Racing, Gulfport Dragway, 5 pm
• Ocean Springs Sock Hop & Street Party, Live Entertainment by Motown Explosion, 5:45-7 pm, and the Chee Weez, 7:30-9:30 pm
• “Pass In The Night”, 5:30-8:30 pm, Pass Christian, Entertainment by Louisiana living legend Waylon Thibodeaux
• Outdoor concert at Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis, Candlebox, 7 pm. Get Your Tickets on Ticketmaster

​Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

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

Casino Entertainment

• Candlebox, Hollywood Casino outdoor concert, 7 pm; tickets at Ticketmaster
• 38 Special, Beau Rivage Casino, 8 pm
• Travis Tritt, IP Casino, 8 pm
• 8-Track, Hollywood Casino Stage Bar, 8 pm-midnight
• Joey Thomas Trio, Hollywood Casino Hollydeck, 6-7:30 pm and 9:30-11 pm
• Eugene Dash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 pm
• Chrome After Dark Party, Beau Rivage Casino's LUX Lounge, 6-9 pm. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Cruisin’ the Coast in style! Inspired by classical cruisin’ music and culture, this free, fun, and interactive evening 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 pm-1 am
• Fever Dream, IP Casino, Chill Ultra Lounge, 9 pm-1 am
• Witness, Silver Slipper Casino, Stage Bar, 7 pm
• Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s,10 pm-12:30 am
  
  

Saturday, October 10

• KOTO spins the oldies at Cruise Central, 9 am-5 pm
• Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 am-5 pm.
  Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, D’Iberville, Edgewater Mall, Gulfport Cruise Central, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Pass Christian
• 2026 Registration, 9 am-noon
• 2027 Registration continues, 9 am-5 pm
• Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 am
• The Vicari Auto Auction at Coast Coliseum, doors open at 8:30 am; auction begins 10 am; 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 am-5 pm
• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay Casino, 9 am-5 pm
• Dennis Gage appearances: Ocean Springs, 2-4 pm
• Gulf Coast Nationals, Gasser Racing, Gulfport Dragway, 1 pm
• D’Iberville Mayor’s Choice Award, 2 pm; $600 in cash prizes
• SUPER SATURDAY CONCERT – Bag of Donuts performing live at Hollywood Casino Resort in Bay St. Louis. Free event begins at 7 pm; patriotic fireworks to follow

Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment

• Bay St. Louis
  • 11 am-noon – KeithBurns
  • 1-2 pm – R & R Band
  • 3-4:30 pm – Vince Vance & The Valiants
• Pass Christian
  • 11 am-noon – Gary “Elvis” Wesley
  • 1-2 pm – Barlow Brothers
  • 3-4:30 pm – Na Na Sha
• Gulfport Cruise Central
  • 11 am-noon – Brandie
  • 1-2 pm – Cool Rayz
  • 3:30-5:30 pm – BRW
• Edgewater Mall
  • 11 am-noon – Daddy O
  • 1-2 pm – Starz
  • 3-4:30 pm – Modern Eldorados
• D’Iberville
  • 11 am-noon – Black Velvet
  • 1-2 pm – The Project
  • 3-4:30 pm – Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster
• Ocean Springs Downtown
  • 11 am-Noon – Scott Hinson
  • 1-2:30 pm – Miles Flatt
  • 3-4:30 pm - Escalade
• Pascagoula
  • 11 am-noon – Eddie McDaniel
  • 1-2 pm – Hip Pocket
  • 3-4:30 pm – The Tip Tops

Casino Entertainment

• Jay Leno, Beau Rivage Casino, 8 pm; tickets at beaurivage.com
• 8-Track, Hollywood Casino Stage Bar, 8 pm-midnight
• Starz, Hollywood Casino Hollydeck, 3-7 pm; DJ 9:30-11:30 pm
• Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 pm
• Triggerproof, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 8 pm-1 am
• Fever Dream, IP Casino Chill Ultra Lounge, 9 pm-1 am
• Al “Lil’ Fats” Jackson, Silver Slipper Casino, Stage Bar, 7 pm
• Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 10 pm-12:30 am
  
  

Sunday, October 11
All events at Cruise Central.

• 2027 registration open 8 am-noon
• Non-denominational prayer service 8 am
• Stamping cards must be turned in by 9 am
• Cruisin’ The Coast Finale Ceremonies, 9-10:30 am
• 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 am-1 pm

​Casino Entertainment

• Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, Brunch, 10 am-2 pm
• Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 6-10 pm
  
  

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