03/06/2026
Who’s joining us at this?
🗣️In case you didn't know, it's about to go DOWN (in a good way, of course)! 😏
This year's Gulf Coast Beer, Bacon, & Beyond Festival (March 13-14) is starting Friday night off with Mike Halat, followed by The Old School Band, tearing it up on the City of Long Beach/Island View Casino stage. 💃🏼
But here's the twist - we're bringing the heat with a 1st Responders Chili Cook-Off with community leaders.
Local heroes & the community compete for $250 and the title. You get to vote. VIP gets you in early with a special seating area and exclusive tastings. Plus, there's a silent auction because why not make the night even better?
Saturday is coming in hot with Beer, bacon, and burgers! Entertainment for the night starts with ALMOST SKYNARD, followed by GHOSTS OF GAMBLERS. 🕺🏻
These bands are set to bring the heat to the City of Long Beach/Island View Casino Stage.
The silent auction will be online Friday & Saturday. VIP treatment with early entry, primo seating, and special tastings.
Saturday just became your new favorite night of the week.
What are you waiting for?
Get Tickets ↓
form.jotform.com/MSHeroes/2026-beer-and-bacon-tickets
✨ Veterans, Active Duty Members, and 1st Responders get access at a special discount. Use code Vet25 and show your ID at the gate.
Be an Arts/Crafts Vendor ↓
form.jotform.com/MSHeroes/2026-arts-vendor-registration
Join as a Chili Cook-off Competitor↓
form.jotform.com/MSHeroes/chili-cook-off-entry-form
Sign Up as a Food/Drink Competitor ↓
form.jotform.com/MSHeroes/2026BeerBaconVendorApp
Lead as a Sponsor ↓
form.jotform.com/MSHeroes/2026-sponsorship-opportunities
The Gulf Coast Beer, Bacon, & Beyond Festival is the largest fundraiser on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, benefiting Mississippi Heroes, an amazing organization dedicated to building wheelchair ramps for veterans and families across the state of Mississippi. 🦸🏼♂️🦸🏾
Learn more about this fun event at www.gcbeerbaconfest.com