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ANNUAL EVENTS
A mild climate paired with endless events means that the Alabama Gulf Coast showcases year-round festivals, events and activities perfect for all ages.
Spring
Spring showers and new flowers highlight this coastal area, which showcases the
Orange Beach Festival of Art each March. This free weekend events offer two full days of visual, musical, literary and performing arts.
Spot a feathered friend at the
Spring Bird Banding session at the Fort Morgan State Historic Site in April. Bring a lawn chair and inquisitive mind for this family-friendly event.
Summer
Summertime on the sugar-white shores attracts visitors from all walks of life—literally.
Mother sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs, which will hatch in October.
Attracting the top names in entertainment, the
Hangout Music Festival entertains 35,000 avid fans with three days of non-stop fun directly on sugar-white sand.
Stock up on your tales of heroism during the
twilight tours of
Fort Morgan Historic Site, held every Tuesday night during June and July.
Kick off the fall football season in style as Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (which is a Southeastern Conference corporate sponsor) hosts the
SEC BeachFest,
a late August festival featuring current and legendary players and coaches and much more.
Fall
Showcase our tradition of shoreline stewardship during the
Annual Coastal Cleanup in September. Discover how 3,917 miles of coastline has remained clean and pristine thanks to the hard work of over 61,000 volunteers, ranging from Boy and Girl Scout Clubs to engaged citizens.
Highlighting October is the legendary
National Shrimp Festival. Hosted on Gulf Shores Public Beach, this free festival attracts over 200,000 people who peruse though the art and crafts booths, enjoy the three stages full of live entertainment and dine on the coast’s succulent seafood during the 4 day event.
Returning for a second time, guests can find a feathered friend during the
Fall Bird Banding at Fort Morgan.
Winter
November sings with excitement during the
Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival. Held in venues on the island and Perdido Key, songwriters and music lovers make their plans to attend months in advance.
Ring in the New Year with a chilly dip in the Gulf of Mexico during the
Annual Polar Bear Dip at the
Flora-Bama. You bring the tolerance for cold water, and we will supply the traditional black-eyed peas.
Welcome the holiday season with a coastal flair with parades, festivals and other exciting events during
Coastal Christmas.
Let the moon pies fly, and the good times roll with
Mardi Gras. This month-long party attracts families near and far to our coastal celebration and parades.
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