Stars, Stripes, & Sand
Celebrate a red, white, and blue weekend September 19-20 at the 6th Annual Orange Beach Freedom Fest at The Wharf. This All-American event is fun for the whole family and features a jam-packed, exciting schedule of activities.
2026 Orange Beach Freedom Fest
Festival Activities
Guests of Freedom Fest will enjoy food vendors, local arts and crafts booths, and fantastic live music sponsored by COASTAL and Flora-Bama. The weekend will also include numerous patriotic booths and US Armed Forces and veterans' groups. The Orange Beach Police Department hosts a kids’ zone with drinks, snacks, bounce houses, and other fun activities. Funds from the kids’ zone will go to the OBPD benevolent fund.
Bama Coast Cruisin' on Main Street at The Wharf
This weekend also marks Bama Coast Cruisin’s fall show. As you stroll through the festival, head to The Wharf’s Main Street to admire dozens of classic cars and hot rods lining the road on both days. On Sunday afternoon, all car shows participants will drive to the beach for a car parade.
Motorcycle & Jeep Rally
On Saturday, the Marshals Mardi Gras group will hold a motorcycle rally, and the Island Time Jeepers will host a Jeep rally to follow behind. The ride begins at noon and is led by a police-escort.
Collectible Firearms Show
The Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Association is hosting a Collectible Firearms Show in the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf. Admission is required, and children under 15 are free. The show will run from 9 am-5 pm on Saturday and 10 am-3 pm on Sunday.
Parking & Shuttles
Parking is available at The Wharf in designated areas. Volunteers will be helping with parking and accepting donations in support of Orange Beach schools. Free shuttles will also be running to and from the festival site from Orange Beach Middle and High School. Pickup is at the school bell tower and drop offs are at the front circle on Main Street at The Wharf.
Plan Your Fall Trip
Let freedom ring along Alabama's Beaches and attend this coastal and patriotic fall festival in Orange Beach. Check out all the other fantastic events happening in September and turn your visit into a fall getaway!
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