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"Fruitcakes for Families", 1973 VW Thing, 8th Annual Biloxi Box Set Music Festival, Parrot Head Club, Towns Around Biloxi Parrot Head Club, Toy Drive, Toys for Tots, VW Thing
Since the 8th Annual Biloxi Box Set Music Festival will be honoring the men & women in uniform and the first responders on the 25th Anniversary of 9-11, the Towns Around Biloxi Parrot Head Club have added a new “layer” to the philanthropic nature of the event. At this event, the club will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the “Toys for Tots” program. And we’re filling up a classic car, a 1973 Volkswagen Type 181 “Thing”!
Just like Jimmy Buffett drove in his official “Fruitcakes” video, a VW Thing will be available under the South Beach Hotel Pavilion to collect all those toys for those families in need. Event participants, musicians, and visitors are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to fill her up!
Meet, “Ariel”, a 1973 VW “Thing”. She will be collecting donations at the 8th Annual Biloxi Box Set Music Festival as the “Fruitcakes for Families” Collection Car.
Registration for the 8th Annual Biloxi Box Set Music Festival (September 10–12, 2026) is currently OPEN.
Ticket & Registration Details
- Full Registration: Access to the entire event area and beachside performances is priced at $100 per person.
- Day Passes: $50 each day during the 2026 festival.
- Where to Buy: You can register online HERE for the Towns Around Biloxi Parrot Head Club Biloxi Box Set Music Festival 2026.
- Payment by Mail: You can also pay by check payable to “Towns Around Biloxi Parrot Head Club” sent to their Treasurer in Biloxi.
- Cause: Proceeds from the 2026 event support Veterans across the Mississippi Gulf Coast in honor of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Venue Information
- Location: The festival is held at the South Beach Hotel & Suites (1735 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS).
- Atmosphere: Stage is set up directly on the beach behind the hotel, offering a “trop rock” vibe with sand-side dancing.
To stay updated on the entertainment schedule, you can monitor these official channels:
- Official Website: Towns Around Biloxi Parrot Head Club (TABPHC)
- Facebook Page: Biloxi Box Set Music Festival
Attendance & Registration
Access to the performance area is exclusive to registered attendees.
- Cost: Registration is priced at $100 per person and proceeds to benefit Veterans Organizations across the Mississippi Gulf Coast
- Day Passes: $50 each day during the 2026 festival.
- Tickets: You can register HERE.
The Full Line Up of Artists is as Follows:
Thursday, September 10, 2026
- 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Dave Freeman
- 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm – Crow the Culprit
Friday, September 11, 2026
- 11:00 am to 1:00 pm – John Patti
- 2:00 pm too 4:00 pm – Brent Burns & Bill Whyte
- 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Kristie Kraus & Danny Spiro
- 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm – Donny Brewer Trio (With John Patti & Dave Freeman)
Saturday, September 12, 2026
- 11:00 am to 1:00 pm – Kitty Steadman
- 2:00 pm too 4:00 pm – Gram Rea & Friends
- 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Carrie Welling
- 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm – Jonas Lorence Band
EMCEE by Greg Dumas