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 events calendar. Check out all of the local happenings and plan to check out one or several of our exciting upcoming events.
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The Global Language of Headwear
Daily Live Music at COASTAL Orange Beach
Channeling Grimm
Clotilda: The Exhibition at Africatown Heritage House
Daily Live Music
Annual Mullet Man Triathlon
Fort Gaines Presents: The 161st Battle of Mobile Bay
Guided Bike Ride on Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead
City of Gulf Shores Doggy Fest
Coastal Bird Banding at Fort Morgan
Decades: Looking Back/Moving Forward 1920 - 1939
Live Music at Savanna: Group Therapy
Spring Home & Garden Festival
Alabama Gulf Coast Calendar of Events
Nature Events
Calling all nature lovers! Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is the place to be if you want to get out and explore the area. The John L. Borom Alabama Coastal Birdfest is a must for birders. Adults and kids alike will enjoy the ongoing programs at Gulf State Park’s Nature Center and Learning Campus. There are always nature events going on for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
Fishing Events
Anglers in the family will be hooked by the assortment of fishing events on the calendar. Our destination hosts various fishing tournaments throughout the year for all fishing levels, including children. From the Orange Beach Billfish Classic to the Blue Marlin Grand Championship, there is a fishing event for you to enjoy. After all, you can’t visit the Gulf Coast without throwing out a line or two!
Arts, Theater, & Culture Events
Into arts and culture? We have what you need. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer plenty of arts and crafts festivals, wine and culinary events, and art summer camps for the aspiring young artists in the family. If you prefer the performing arts, experience fabulous productions by our local theater groups.