Ocean Springs Chamber – Main Street names best king cake of Mardi Gras Season
After a season of sweet competition, visitors to the Ocean Springs Visitors Center have spoken! Salt & Sand has been crowned the winner of the 2026 Ocean Springs King Cake Contest.
Throughout the Mardi Gras season, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau invited both travelers and locals to stop by the Visitors Center, sample a variety of king cake treats, and vote for their favorite. The contest not only satisfied sweet cravings but also served as a fun and delicious way to educate visitors about the rich traditions of Mardi Gras.
“What better way to spark conversations about Mardi Gras than through the flavors of this iconic treat?” said Cynthia Sutton, CEO of the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau.
Congratulations to Salt & Sand on earning the title of Best King Cake in Ocean Springs for 2026! The business who runs a store front and food truck was presented with a certificate in recognition of their win. You can find out more about the winning business on Facebook at Salt & Sand BBQ. The Ocean Springs King Cake Contest was proudly sponsored by the Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street-Tourism Bureau.
For more information, contact the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau at 228-875-4424 or visit www.oceanspringschamber.com.
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ABOUT OCEAN SPRINGS MAIN STREET
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau is a three-tier, non-profit organization created in 1947 that promotes tourism, preservation, community vitality and local culture. In 1989, Ocean Springs became a national main street community. Today, the Ocean Springs Chamber– Main Street – Tourism Bureau located in the heart of downtown not only serves to promote and preserve, but also informs as the official town visitors center. Ocean Springs Main Street is a recipient of the 2013 Great American Main Street Award and voted as “One of America’s Most Charming Main Streets” for 2024.