The music of Bobby Allison is usually enjoyed both days of our festival.

Who is Bobby Allison?
You are NOT from the Coast!

If Bobby Allison’s voice were a color it would be brown----deep chestnut brown, with surprising flecks of gold. As comfortable as an old pair of broken-in jeans, Bobby’s music is relaxing and familiar. He knows what his audience wants and he knows how to deliver.

Allison’s repertoire includes a variety of musical styles. Bobby is equally comfortable finger-pickin’ a special blend of sentimental favorites with his acoustic guitar as he is kickin’ in his full blown band sound that he creates in his studio with an array of modern audio equipment. Bobby surprises the listener leaving them to wonder how one man can sound like so many!

Whether he’s pickin’ the blues or beltin’ out some high powered rockin’ oldie, or softly crooning a 40’s Torch Tune, he creates a musical journey giving the listener a true sense of travel through timeless memories then brings them back to the present with his easy “talking to you” style.

Bobby welcomes request from the stage which offers audiences endless list of familiar tunes and fresh originals.

Bobby Allison enjoys performing his one-man show in a variety of venues including concerts, casino lounges, conventions, special organizations and an occasional private party. As an Epic Recording Artist, Bobby has shared the stage with numerous national acts qualifying his talents to any interested parties.  Bobby enjoyed 13 years as entertainer-in-residence at Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, before Hurricane Katrina, racking up an impressive following from all over the country.

Whether he is playing in front of thousands of pickin’ a few tunes for some friends, Bobby Allison has a way of drawing you in with his music with his warm personality and his ability to surprise the listener with an endless list of memories.

2012 Participants
APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE

Please peruse the Guidelines below. We will be posting the application soon, so please check back.

• 2012 Artist Application (PDF)
• 2012 Artist Guidelines (PDF)

2011 Participants

In 2011, We had more than 90 artists participating from 10 states and over 9,000 people attended! We hope you to make 2012 an even better year!

• 2011 Artists Locations (JPG File)
• 2011 Artist Locations (PDF File)

Festival Artists from Previous Years:

2010 │2009

• 2012 Food Vendor Application (PDF File)
• 2012 Food Vendor Application
  (Word File)

In 2011 Gary Goulet really lined up some wonderful local chefs to cook on Saturday and Sunday. Included in the line-up was Skip Negrotto's Award winning barbeque, Lucio's Restaurant's Mexican food, and Otis Gates with the Pass Boys and Girls Club fish dinners. We'll also have Sisters Marina Cafe's delicious gumbo and Judy Cuevas serving Greek Gyro's. To finish off your meal, the Pass Middle School PTO provided something for the sweet tooth. 

The Art in the Pass committee sold soft drinks, Magnolia Beer on draft and other domestic beers. You did not go away hungry from this festival.

Silent Auction: The Silent Auction features original artwork from artists participating in the Festival. The proceeds from the Silent Auction funds the Dot Hector and Gretchen Harris Memorial Art Scholarships. Two $1000 art scholarships will be given to high school seniors who plan to study art in college. Applicants will show their work on Sunday, April 1, 2012, when artist judges will decide on the scholarship winners. Applications will be mailed to area art teachers in January.

Student Art Show: The third annual Art in the Pass Student Art Show will be held on Sunday, April 1, 2012. Students from area high schools will show their works and compete for ribbons. Instructions will be mailed to area art teachers in January.

Festival T-Shirts: Peter Briant designed Art in the Pass T-Shirt in 2004. Mr. Briant is a well-known New Orleans artist and part-time Gulf Coast resident. T-shirts will be sold in the Silent Auction tent . T-Shirts are $15 for all sizes.