October 4-11, 2026

2026 Schedule of Events

Location of Sites

Registration Tent:   New Location: Jones Park, 2250 Jones Park Dr., Gulfport  At the intersection of Highway 49 and Hwy 90
Mississippi Coast Coliseum, where our Swap Meet is held. (Not a stamping site.)
Ocean Springs in the Downtown area
D’Iberville (Civic Center Complex)
Edgewater Mall parking area on the West side of the Mall
Bay St. Louis (in the downtown area)
Pass Christian (in the downtown area)
Pascagoula at Beach Park

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.

Casino Entertainment

• 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.

Casino Entertainment

• 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.

Casino Entertainment

• 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 Jacobs – 7:30-9 p.m., Back 2 Mac – Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Casino Entertainment

• 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

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

Casino Entertainment

• 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.

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, Gasser Racing, Gulfport Dragway,
  5 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.

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

Casino Entertainment

• 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.
• Cruisin: Chrome & Leather, Beau Rivage Casino, LUX
  Lounge, 6-9 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.
• Witness, Silver Slipper Casino, Stage Bar, 7 p.m.
• Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s,
  10 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

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, Gasser Racing, Gulfport Dragway, 1 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!

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

Casino Entertainment

• 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.

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.

Casino Entertainment

• 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.

All events and times subject to change. Check our website for updates.