Pascagoula Blues and Heritage Festival

The 501 c 3 nonprofit is dedicated to fostering cultural awareness and appreciation. It also presents the annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues & Heritage Festival, one of the longest-running blues festivals in the Deep South, while giving back to the community The Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues and Heritage Commission is committed to preserving and promoting the legacy of the blues through education, cultural preservation, community outreach, and the annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues & Heritage Festival. Through its programs and partnerships, the Commission honors Mississippi’s musical heritage, supports future generations, and invests in the cultural and economic vitality of the Gulf Coast region A group of Blues enthusiasts from across the Mississippi Gulf Coast came together to form “The Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues Commission, Inc.” In September 1991, the first Blues and Heritage F...