Calling All Seafood Lovers!
The 34th Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival & Car Show is Saturday, February 28, at The Wharf. This highly anticipated and mouthwatering event is free to attend and attracts over 20,000 guests each year. The festival runs from 10 am to 4 pm and features excellent food, local vendors, live music, and a car show.
34th Annual Orange Beach Seafood Fest & Car Show
Food & Drinks
Food & Drinks
The star of the event is the incredible cuisine that draws you in as soon as you arrive. Savor fresh seafood, fair favorites, and specialty foods from the array of vendors at the festival. Beer and drink booths are also located throughout the site for those wanting to pair a brew with their meal.
Crawfish on Main is one of the most popular and anticipated offerings at the event. This tent serves Gulf Coast crawfish perfectly seasoned and cooked with sausage, corn, and potatoes. You won’t leave hungry!
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Over 100 arts and crafts booths, featuring artists and creators from across the Southeast, are set up in the west parking lot of the festival. Attendees can browse a variety of handmade items, including jewelry, pottery, woodwork, paintings, metalwork, and many other specialty goods.
Local artists will be doling out the tunes as live music is played throughout the entire day. A stage is set up by the arts and crafts booths, as well as at Portside on Main.
Car Show
Car Show
In addition to fantastic food vendors and local art, The Wharf’s Main Street is lined with impressive cars from across the Southeast. Antique, classic, and hot rod vehicles are on display for guests to admire as they chow down on tasty eats. The best part of the car show is that it raises funds for the local Orange Beach schools.
Kids’ Zone
Kids’ Zone
The little ones will have a blast at the Kids’ Zone, which will feature inflatables, animal encounters, and more fun activities. They can also take a spin on the Ferris wheel, the second-tallest one in the Southeast, for a bird's-eye view of the cool cars and local vendors.
Orange Beach Seafood Fest Parking
Orange Beach Seafood Fest Parking
The event is free to attend, and public parking is available at The Wharf. Volunteers from Orange Beach schools assist with parking cars, and donations are accepted to support the students. Free shuttles are also offered from the Orange Beach Middle/High School from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Plan Your Beach Trip
Make plans to attend this year’s Orange Beach Seafood Fest & Car Show! The lesser crowds and comfortable temperatures of February make it an excellent time to escape the frigid cold with a coastal getaway. Book a stay at an accommodation near The Wharf for easy access to the festival.
