Vendor Applications Now Open for the 48th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival
Ocean Springs, MS – May 1, 2026 — The 48th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts
Festival, presented by Blue Moon and recognized as the largest fine arts festival in
Mississippi, is now accepting vendor applications for its highly anticipated fall
event.
Each year, this nationally recognized festival transforms downtown Ocean Springs
into a vibrant celebration of creativity, featuring more than 400 artists, crafters,
food vendors, and musicians from across the country. The event draws tens of
thousands of visitors annually, making it one of the premier cultural and economic
events along the Gulf Coast.
Artists and vendors interested in participating must submit their applications online
through ZAPP (Zapplication.org) no later than August 3, 2026. The ZAPP platform,
used by more than 70,000 artists nationwide, allows applicants to easily upload
images of their work, artist statements, and all required materials for jury review.
The 48th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival (trademarked) will take
place November 7–8, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day in historic
downtown Ocean Springs. Attendees can expect a diverse mix of fine art,
handcrafted goods, local cuisine, live entertainment, and a welcoming coastal
atmosphere that has made the festival a longstanding tradition for nearly five
decades.
For more information or assistance with the application process, please contact the
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau at (228) 875-
4424. Applications and additional details are available at
www.peterandersonfestival.com under the “Vendor Info” tab.