Calendar of Events
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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February 19, 2022
Orange Beach Seafood Festival & Car Show
The Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival and Car Show returns to the Wharf, with modifications in place due to Covid-19. The festival is the major fundraising event for the Makos Academics Arts &...
March 05, 2022
Ballyhoo Festival
The 8th Annual Ballyhoo Festival features the juried fine art of 80 artists and combines that with a unique focus on cultural exchange. The history of the Poarch Creek Indians is presented on Saturday...
March 06, 2022
Ballyhoo Festival
The 8th Annual Ballyhoo Festival features the juried fine art of 80 artists and combines that with a unique focus on cultural exchange. The history of the Poarch Creek Indians is presented on Saturday...
March 12, 2022
Orange Beach Festival of Art
The Orange Beach Festival of Art celebrates an extraordinary amount of arts including visual, performing, musical and culinary. With more than 100 vendors displaying a variety of media, festival...
March 13, 2022
Orange Beach Festival of Art
The Orange Beach Festival of Art celebrates an extraordinary amount of arts including visual, performing, musical and culinary. With more than 100 vendors displaying a variety of media, festival...
March 18, 2022
The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show
If you closed your eyes, could you imagine what $150 Million worth of Yachts and Boats look like all in one place? If you love boats, boating, fishing or just being on the water you don't have to try...
March 19, 2022
The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show
If you closed your eyes, could you imagine what $150 Million worth of Yachts and Boats look like all in one place? If you love boats, boating, fishing or just being on the water you don't have to try...
March 20, 2022
The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show
If you closed your eyes, could you imagine what $150 Million worth of Yachts and Boats look like all in one place? If you love boats, boating, fishing or just being on the water you don't have to try...
January 19, 2022
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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!
