Weekend Cruisin’ The Coast schedule: Sunday the final day of biggest Cruisin’ ever
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- Cruisin’ The Coast runs seven venues Saturday, drawing over 10,000 registered cars.
- Event highlights include the Vicari Auction, Gulfport drag races and a 2 p.m. fly-over.
- Weekend finale features prize awards, Cruise Central ceremonies and 2026 registration.
Saturday is the biggest day for Cruisin’ The Coast, giving those who were at work or school all week the opportunity to get out among the cars and the people who love these colorful reminders of the past.
The seven Cruisin’ venues will be open Saturday from Bay St. Louis to Pascagoula and if the 10,000-plus cars aren’t enough nostalgia, Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum planes will salute Cruisin’ with a fly-over just off the beach at 2 p.m.
Other highlights Saturday are the last and grandest day of the Vicari Auction at the Coast Coliseum, classic car races at Gulfport Dragway and a fee outdoor concert by Journey tribute band Departure at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast as a send-off to the Cruisers.
Many of the cars and drivers will head home early Sunday while others will be there for the closing ceremonies and awarding of prizes at Cruise Central in Gulfport.
If it seems this year saw the most amazing cars on the Coast, it’s partly because there are so many to look at. Thursday smashed the record of 10,070 registered vehicles and the total continues to rise. Cruisin’ has gained such a reputation over its 29 years that it continues to draw long-timers and 1,000 first-timers each year from nearly every state and several countries.
The success of this year fuels the staff and hundreds of volunteers to prepare for the 30th Cruisin’ next year from October 4-11.
Saturday event schedule
- 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
- 2025 Registration at Cruise Central, Jones Park, Gulfport. 9 a.m.-Noon
- 2026 Registration continues, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Vicari Auto Auction at Coast Coliseum.Doors open at 8:30 a.m.; auction begins 10 a.m. 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.
- Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum salutes Cruisin’ The Coast with a fly-by at 2 p.m. Aircraft will fly just offshore from Ocean Springs to Bay St. Louis.
- Dennis Gage appearance: Ocean Springs, 2-4 p.m.
- Gulf Coast Nationals, Gasser Racing, Gulfport Dragway, 1 p.m.
- Super Saturday Concert – Departure (Journey Tribute Band) performs live at Hollywood Casino Resort in Bay St. Louis. Free event begins at 7 p.m.
Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment
Bay St. Louis
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Scott Hinson
- 1-2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
- 3-4:30 p.m. – Bad Medicine
Pass Christian
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Daddy O
- 1-2 p.m. – Martini Shakerz
- 3-4:30 p.m. – The Tip Tops
Gulfport Cruise Central
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Eddie Mac
- 1-2 p.m. – Platinum Café
- 3:30-5:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants
Edgewater Mall Biloxi
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Black Velvet
- 1-2 p.m. – Miles Flatt
- 3-4:30 p.m. – Kindred
D’Iberville
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Garry “Elvis” Wesley
- 1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
- 3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha
Ocean Springs Downtown
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Travis B
- 1-2:30 p.m. – Cool Rayz
- 3-4:30 p.m. – Hip Pocket
Pascagoula
- 11 a.m.-Noon – Shack N Up
- • 1-2 p.m. – Marvelous
- • 3-4:30 p.m. – Brandon Giles
Casino Entertainment
• Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, 6-10 p.m.
• Black Velvet, Silver Slipper Casino, Stage Bar, 7 p.m.
• Triggerproof, Beau Rivage Casino, EIGHT75, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
• Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 10 p.m.-midnight
Sunday, October 12
All events at Cruise Central
- 2026 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 winners of cash drawings (40 drawings of $500 each) totaling $20,000
- Make-A-Wish Raffle Truck Giveaway and unveiling of the 2026 Raffle Vehicle.
- Live entertainment by Hip Pocket, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Casino Entertainment
- Jesse Hill, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood, Brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Hank Berumen, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 4-10 p.m.
- Eugene Eash, Scarlet Pearl Casino, Butler’s, 8 p.m.-midnight
This story was originally published October 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
