KROCtober Fest 2026
Community Event Hosted by The Salvation Army Kroc Center
[Mississippi Gulf Coast (10/20/2026)] Families across the Mississippi Gulf Coast are invited to celebrate the fall season at KROCtober Fest 2026, a free community festival hosted by The Salvation Army Kroc Center on Friday, October 23, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The annual event will feature family-friendly games and activities, a community trunk-or-treat, hayrides, a costume contest, live music from the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance, local vendors, and a variety of food trucks. Organizers expect more than 800 guests, along with dozens of volunteers and community partners helping make the evening a memorable celebration for families of all ages.
“KROCtober Fest is more than just a fun night for families. It’s an opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the season while creating lasting memories,” said Danielle Emery, Kroc Center Director. “This year, we’re expecting more than 800 guests, vendors, food trucks, and volunteer groups from across the Coast helping provide candy and activities. We’re excited to welcome everyone to the Kroc Center for an evening of festive fun, fellowship, and community connection.”
Event Details
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Salvation Army Kroc Center
575 Division Street, Biloxi, MS 39530
Featured Activities
- Trunk-or-Treat from 6:00 p.m. until candy runs out
- Family-friendly games and activities from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Hayrides
- Costume Contest at 7:00 p.m. SHARP (at the bleachers)
- Live music by the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance
- Shopping with local vendors
Food Trucks
Don’t fill up on candy! Bring some money to try these tasty food trucks.
- Da Spud Stop
- Down90
- Sunset Sweets
- Rolling Smokez Lemonade & More
- Old Dog, New Tricks
- Sunny Sweet Sips
Admission Information
Admission to KROCtober Fest is free, including access to games, activities, entertainment, and the costume contest. Guests should bring money for food truck and vendor purchases.
More Fall Fun at the Kroc Center
Pumpkin POOLooza: A Floating Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 24 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Guests can dive into a unique floating pumpkin patch experience at the Kroc Center Aquatics Center. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for guests.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Decorated pumpkins must be submitted to the Kroc Center by Monday, October 26 for display. Winners will be announced on Friday, October 30.
Contest guidelines:
- No carved pumpkins permitted
- Voting will take place in person at the Kroc Center
- First-, second-, and third-place winners will receive gift card prizes