A CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
IN THE GULFPORT, MS COMMUNITY
KNOWN AS "PEACOCK ISLAND"
FREE ADMISSION! FREE PARKING! FAMILY FRIENDLY!
Saturday, May 2, 2026
10am to 4pm
On the Campus of St. Mark's Episcopal Church & Community Arts Center
Proceeds benefit St. Mark's Community Arts Center Programs
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WHY PEACOCK ISLAND?
Legend has it, that the Island on which St. Mark's and the Community Arts Center sits was once home to hundreds of wild peacocks!
Whether it's true or not, we thought how wonderful it would be to celebrate the arts with our Island community's "unofficial" mascot!
Live Music & Entertainment
To Be Announced
SPONSORED BY
Fine Art Show & Sale
We've gathered some of the finest local artists on the Island and surrounding areas,
and invited them to enter this very special show.
SPONSORED BY
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2025 FINE ART WINNERS
Best of Show 2025
Stacey Wadsworth
1st Place & People's Choice 2025
Daniel Smith - "56 Chevy"
2nd Place 2025
Milton Williams - "He Purchased the Treasure"
HONORABLE MENTION - "Apres-Midi en Provence" by Joy Jennings
Mouth-watering BBQ
and ice-cold Cokes!
Relax and enjoy tasty pulled-pork sandwich meals with chips and a Coca-Cola... just $10
FROZEN TAKE HOME MEALS
FOR SALE
St. Mark's is known for their fabulous cooks! Snag one of their delicious, pre-prepared meals and don't worry about dinner tonight!
SPONSORED BY
Children's Poster Contest 2026
Theme "Island Life"
EXHIBITED INSIDE THE
COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER
APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 AVAILABLE FEB. 1
SPONSORED BY
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Arts & Crafts
Browse and shop with local artisans and craftsmen, who present their wares in tents lining our artwalk.
There is no fee!
No food vendors, except for desserts and canned homemade items.
FEB. 1, 2026
Prize Raffle
We'll be drawing all day long, for super prizes! Need not be present to win.
Here's a sneak peek:
1 year's tuition for CAC Creative Camps - $2,400 Value
1 poster from our
contest winner
Arts Fest T-shirt
MORE INFO TO COME
CONGRATULATIONS 2025 WINNERS!
