
Snowbird Events
In Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Each year, Alabama's Gulf Coast plays host to our winter visitors, affectionately known as "snowbirds." Our snowbirds are hardly retiring - they stay busy with various activities like state snowbird club meetings and activities, fishing tournaments, fundraisers, day trips, golfing and volunteering.
Of course, lazy days still have their appeal. It's all up to you how you spend your time on Alabama’s beaches.
The winter months offer all types of entertainment, from symphonies to theatre and Jazz to Dixieland. Festivals, parades, art exhibits and live local music are aplenty on the Alabama Gulf Coast. The Calendar of Events will help you decide how to spend your time while visiting Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
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Aug 19, 2025
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Oct 21, 2025
Journey Through the Solar System
Gulf State Park Nature Center
July 17, 2025
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October 21, 2025
Aug 20, 2025
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Dec 17, 2025
Handmade Greeting Card Class
City of Gulf Shores Public Library
August 20, 2025
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December 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
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Oct 19, 2025
Gulf Coast Fungi Festival
Weeks Bay Plantation
October 17, 2025
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October 19, 2025
Nov 8, 2025
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Nov 9, 2025
Coastal Alabama Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
Gulf Shores Main Public Beach (Gulf Place)
November 8, 2025
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November 9, 2025
Jan 24, 2026
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Jan 25, 2026
The Big Beach Marathon
The start and finish are at The Hangout
January 24, 2026
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January 25, 2026
Feb 17, 2026
Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade
Starting at intersection of Hwy 59 and Hwy 182
February 17, 2026
Feb 28, 2026
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Mar 1, 2026
Annual Fort Morgan Oyster Fest
The Beach Club Managed by Spectrum Resorts
February 28, 2026
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March 1, 2026
Mar 7, 2026
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Mar 8, 2026
Ballyhoo Festival
Gulf State Park Lake Shelby
March 7, 2026
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March 8, 2026
Mar 20, 2026
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Mar 22, 2026
Annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival
Downtown Fairhope
March 20, 2026
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March 22, 2026