Our destination is committed to providing you with an enjoyable and safe experience. Most area businesses are open and operating with safety protocols in place, and many have modified their services to provide additional service options for your safety. We ask that all visitors comply with the state health order requiring masks to be worn when in close contact with other people. Visit our Coronavirus update page to learn more about our area’s safety measures.
Calendar of Events
Several events within our destination have chosen to cancel or postpone until a later date. We are continually monitoring the status of upcoming events and updating our Calendar of Events as we get new information. Any event that has been postponed or canceled will be indicated as such on the event listing.
There’s always something to do, see, and experience on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. To find the best events in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, look no further than our Gulf Coast events calendar. Check out all of the local happenings, plan a trip around one of our fun upcoming events, and fill your vacation with fun, adventure, and Southern hospitality.
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January 30, 2021
Big Beach Marathon & Half Marathon & Safari 7K
The Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon, and 7k take place again in Gulf Shores. Boasting a flat and fast Boston Qualifier course, the marathon reveals beautiful scenery as it runs through the paved...
January 31, 2021
Big Beach Marathon & Half Marathon & Safari 7K
The Big Beach Marathon, Half Marathon, and 7k take place again in Gulf Shores. Boasting a flat and fast Boston Qualifier course, the marathon reveals beautiful scenery as it runs through the paved...
February 27, 2021
Orange Beach Seafood Festival & Car Show
As you make plans to attend this event during these confirmed 2021 dates, we will update this section with more details as soon as we learn of them. Meanwhile, last year's details are included below...
December 05, 2020
Daily Live Music
GCAA Art Market and Christmas Open House
Candy Canes & Bubbles Breakfast
Santa's Ride through the City
Photos with Santa
North Pole Express
Foley Christmas Parade 2020
Local Festivals
The vibrant Alabama Gulf Coast community has perfected the art of enjoying life. You’ll find a wide variety of community events and annual food festivals in Alabama. From the National Shrimp Festival to the German Sausage Festival and Fourth of July fireworks. There is something to excite, amaze and entertain you.
Nature Events
Check the Rose Bloom-Out at Bellingrath Gardens or join with the Audubon Society in its coastal bird banding project. The John L. Borom Alabama Coastal Birdfest is a must for birders, and kids and adults alike will delight in Orange Beach’s Sand, Sea and Stars Science and Nature Center.
Sports Galore
Mild temperatures and fair weather bring a host of annual Alabama sporting events to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. From the USSSA Baseball World Series to Collegiate Beach Volleyball there are plenty of sports to watch throughout the year. If you don't want to be a spectator, you can even join the action by signing up for one of the local 5k runs or the Run the Beach Half Marathon.
Fishing Events
Anglers in the family will be hooked by the assortment of fishing events on the Calendar. The 2018 Blue Marlin Grand Championship of the Gulf is sure to live up to its billing as “the greatest show in sports fishing.” The Flora - Bama Fishing Rodeo, called the “funnest fishing tournament in the Gulf,” is for everyone, and the youngsters will love the Kids Win Fishing Tournament at The Wharf in Orange Beach.
Music & Concerts
If music is your thing, we’ve got it — plenty of it. From country to rock, there are Alabama concerts and music festivals throughout the season. There’s plenty of local talent too. Hardly a day or night goes by without our regional musicians playing at bistros and venues along the beach. Search or shows and find out who's playing tonight!
Arts, Theater & Culture Events
Into arts and culture? We have what you need. Experience productions by Summertide Theatre and Mobile Mystery Dinner (who puts on several local dinner theater shows throughout the year). Beyond performing arts, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach also offer arts and crafts shows, wine and culinary events, and art summer camps for the aspiring young artists in the family.
Plan Your Trip Today
If you're ready for a unique Alabama vacation filled with fun events, come to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach this season! Search our calendar of events to find the best ways to fill your day, and be sure to book lodging ahead of time! Find places to stay in Gulf Shores, including Gulf Shores and Orange Beach house rentals, beach condo rentals, hotels, and pet-friendly lodging!
