Coast Young Professionals is designed to develop leaders along the Mississippi Gulf Coast by connecting its network of over 250 diverse and dynamic young professionals throughout the region. 

To become a member of Coast Young Professionals, Click Here.  

Click Here to learn more about CYP's Program of Work and benefits of being involved.

Click Here to nominate a Forever Young Award recipient. 

Military One Coast (formerly known as Coast Centurions) is dedicated to the retention of the Coast’s military installations and presence. For more information call 228-604-0014 or email LaWanda@mscoastchamber.com

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44th Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival Art Contest is NOW OPEN! 

Calling all artists! Submit your original design for a chance to be featured on the official poster and t-shirt for this year’s festival, happening September 13 at the Biloxi Town Green. This annual celebration honors the history and heritage of the seafood and maritime industry and is hosted by the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce and the City of Biloxi.

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, May 29 at 4 PM

Entries may be submitted:

• By email: Send a photo of your artwork to lawanda@mscoastchamber.com with the subject line BILOXI SEAFOOD FESTIVAL ART CONTEST

• In person or by mail:
  Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce
  11975 Seaway Road, Suite B120
  Gulfport, MS 39503

Be sure to attach the completed entry form to your submission.
Do not put your name on the front of the artwork.

Full rules and requirements are listed on the application form. 

CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION 

Please read all details carefully.

We are excited to announce the upcoming Biloxi Seafood Festival! However, there is a new step that must be completed to participate in this year's event. The City of Biloxi now requires a Special Event Vendor Permit for participation in all festivals and events within the city.

To be eligible to participate in the Biloxi Seafood Festival, you must:

Complete the Biloxi Seafood Festival Vendor Application and/or Arts&Crafts/Non-Seafood Vendor Application.

Permits are valid for one year. If you already possess a valid City of Biloxi Special Event Vendor Permit, please submit a copy along with your Biloxi Seafood Festival Vendor Application.

Vendor applications close on July 28th.

The festival is September 13th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. 

MAIL APPLICATIONS AND CHECK TO: BILOXI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 11975 SEAWAY ROAD, B120 GULFPORT, MS. 39503

Any questions regarding vendors at the Biloxi Seafood Festival can be directed to lawanda@mscoastchamber.com.