OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) — Amtrak will provide a temporary stop for the 48th annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau announced Friday afternoon.
The stop will give visitors another way to travel to Ocean Springs and enjoy the beloved festival, scheduled for Nov. 7-8, 2026.
Drawing approximately 100,000 people to downtown Ocean Springs, the annual festival features more than 400 artists, crafters and food vendors, along with downtown shops and restaurants.
The chamber said making the temporary stop possible took diligent work with Amtrak representatives, the City of Ocean Springs, state and federal elected officials, and other partners.
“Thank you to Amtrak and everyone who worked together to make this temporary stop possible,” said Cynthia Sutton, CEO of the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau. “We’re excited to offer festivalgoers another convenient way to get to the Peter Anderson Festival this year. It’s a wonderful opportunity to help more visitors take part in the festival and enjoy all that Ocean Springs has to offer.”
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“There’s no better way to arrive in Ocean Springs than by train during festival season,” said Ocean Springs Mayor Bobby Cox. “We’re grateful that Amtrak sees our city as an important stop and gateway to one of the Southeast’s premier outdoor festivals. From the moment visitors step off the train, they’ll find a community ready to welcome them with open arms and Southern hospitality. We’re rolling out the red carpet and can’t wait to greet everyone who is all aboard for Ocean Springs.”
Amtrak Festival Schedule
From Mobile to Ocean Springs
- 6:25 a.m. departure from Mobile, arriving in Ocean Springs at 7:28 a.m.
- 4:25 p.m. departure from Mobile, arriving in Ocean Springs at 5:28 p.m.
From New Orleans to Ocean Springs
- 7:35 a.m. departure from New Orleans, arriving in Ocean Springs at 9:54 a.m.
- 5:31 p.m. departure from New Orleans, arriving in Ocean Springs at 7:52 p.m.
Returning from Ocean Springs
Traveling to New Orleans:
- Depart Ocean Springs at 7:28 a.m., arriving in New Orleans at 10:13 a.m.
- Depart Ocean Springs at 5:28 p.m., arriving in New Orleans at 8:13 p.m.
Traveling to Mobile:
- Depart Ocean Springs at 9:54 a.m., arriving in Mobile at 11:23 a.m.
- Depart Ocean Springs at 7:52 p.m., arriving in Mobile at 9:19 p.m.
Tickets & Travel Information
Tickets may be purchased at Amtrak.com, on the Amtrak app, or by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).
Additional schedule details and travel updates will be available at www.peterandersonfestival.com and on the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau’s Facebook page.
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The festival takes place Nov. 7–8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Ocean Springs. For more festival information, visit www.peterandersonfestival.com
State leaders react
“Making this temporary festival stop possible is a great example of teamwork and what we can accomplish when we work together for Ocean Springs,” said State Rep. Hank Zuber. “The Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival is an important part of our community, and I’m pleased to see everyone working together to make this happen for this year’s festival. I appreciate the effort that went into finding a solution that helps keep this important event moving forward. I look forward to additional stops so the rest of the world can experience what we have here in Ocean Springs.”
“The Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival is a great tradition that brings visitors from across the region to Ocean Springs each year,” Congressman Mike Ezell said. “I’m glad to see Amtrak offering a temporary stop for this year’s festival, giving more people the opportunity to experience everything our Mississippi Gulf Coast has to offer while supporting our local businesses, artists, and tourism economy.”
“Amtrak’s special stop for the Peter Anderson Arts and Craft Festival is evidence of a ‘good neighbor’ policy that can help draw even more people to a wonderful event that showcases the beautiful and unique artistic talents of folks from Coastal Mississippians and beyond,” U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith said. “I’m grateful to Amtrak and encourage folks to head to Ocean Springs to experience this special festival.”
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