Feisin' the Coast & Mississippi Gulf Coast Feis
A CLRG, open platform, double feis weekend by the beach in Biloxi, Mississippi
2026 Feis
This feis weekend is co-hosted by:
October 17, 2026 - Feisin' the Coast
This feis is themed around the 1950's and classic cars, including trophy specials with 1950's dress up themes and unique awards. Cultural competitions in art, baking, language, music, and singing also happen this day as well as a dance contest for kids 7 and under. We round out the day with a parade of champions for all our 1st place champ dancers.
This feis is full dress.
October 18, 2026 - Mississippi Gulf Coast Feis
The Sunday feis is all things coastal, beach, and fun! This feis is eco-friendly with biodegradable or earth-friendly awards whenever possible, and the use of technology to limit paper consumption during the feis. Beach and coastal Mississippi themed trophy specials are on the syllabus including a future champ special. Black and white attire with no wigs and minimal makeup are recommended for this feis.The Venue
The feis venue is 2 blocks from the beach and 1.4 miles away from the Biloxi Lighthouse
The venue is located in downtown Biloxi near Casinos, shopping, and restaurants.
The feis venue is the Dr, Frank Gruich Sr. Community Center located at 591 Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530
Hotel Room Block
Margaritaville Resort Biloxi
195 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530
Less than 1.5 miles away from the feis venue, and right on the beach, is our hotel room block at Margaritaville! A great place for kids to play and adults to unwind after a long day of dancing. Also at the resorts are multiple restaurants, an arcade, an amusement park, bowling lanes, a ropes course and more! This hotel is family-friendly, with plenty to do for kids, teens, and adults.
Room rates start at $120 include up to 4 passes to the water park per room!
Travel Info
The nearest airport is Gulfport, Mississippi (GPT) which is ~20 miles (25 minute drive) from the feis venue.
Other airport options include Mobile International Airport (BFM) ~50 miles away, Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) ~50 miles away, and New Orleans (MSY) ~100 miles away.
2026 Musician
Claire Shirey | Fiddle
Claire Shirey is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist and champion Irish dancer with a rich background in Irish music and dance. She taught at the Atlanta Irish Music School in 2012 and has performed at venues such as the Chamber of Commerce and Emory Celtic Christmas. Since 2013, she has played and danced with various bands in Atlanta and has placed in Fleadh competitions.
Since 2018, Claire has been a fiddle player for Feiseanna across the US and Mexico, participating in major competitions. She has performed with Celtic Illusion during their Canadian/US tours and is a resident musician with Micheal Londra’s band. Claire founded the Nashville Irish Music School in 2019 and is a member of the Traditional Irish Music Band, Music City Trad.
She is an Irish step dancer and a certified teacher under An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha, teaching at the Scott-Ellis School of Irish Dance. Claire has a distinguished competitive dancing career, finishing 4th in the Southern Region in 2016 before retiring to focus on music. Her experiences include dancing for renowned bands and her aim is to share the connection between dance and music. Claire graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Communications Studies and a certificate in Music Business.
2026 Adjudicator
Amy Cappola, ADCRG
Amy Coppola, ADCRG is the founder and director of Dunleavy Irish Dance, where she shares her passion for Irish culture throughout Upstate New York. She is a recipient of Irish Dancing Magazine’s Global Excellence in Teaching Award and has also been named to this year’s Irish Echo 40 Under 40. Amy is dedicated to developing confident, technically strong dancers, while also fostering a lifelong love of Irish dance and a strong sense of community.
2026 Adjudicator
Michael Fitzpatrick, ADCRG
Michael Fitzpatrick, ADCRG, originally from County Offaly, Ireland, grew up in the Bronx dancing with the McNiff School in New York City. A lifelong member of the CLRG, Michael is a certified Adjudicator and Grade Examiner and has called Boston, Massachusetts home for many years.
2026 Adjudicator
Patrick O'Hare, ADCRG
Patrick O'Hare, ADCRG, was born and raised in Newry, Co. Down, in the north of Ireland. He danced for the renown Sheila Nolan school of Irish Dancing and is a former All-Ireland and Ulster solo and ceili champion. With Newry Shamrocks GAA, he is a former All-Ireland Fleadh and All-Ireland Senior Scor ceili champion.
2026 Adjudicator
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Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!
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