Billy Creel Memorial Gulf Coast Wooden & Classic Boat Show

The annual Billy Creel Memorial Gulf Coast Wooden Boat Show is a gathering of historic, antique, classic, and contemporary wooden boats for the largest celebration of watercraft on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The event features exhibits, demonstrations, music, children's activities (including a boat-building class!), good food, contests, prizes and more, all happening at the Schooner Pier Complex. Also, consider casting off during one of the event's "Schooner Sail Special" voyages, with sailing times at 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm daily for $10 per passenger. 9 am–6 pm. $7 admission, $3 for ages 13–18; children 12 and younger free. (228) 435-6320. maritimemuseum.org.