The 6th Annual Orange Beach Freedom Fest and Bama Coast Cruisin' Fall Car Show will take place Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 at The Wharf. The nonprofit Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Association's Collectible Firearms Show will also be held September 19-20 at the Orange Beach Event Center.
Food truck, nonprofit and arts and crafts vendor applications through Zapplication are open through June 28, 2026. For additional information, email events@orangebeachal.gov.
2026 Festival Details
Saturday, September 19 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Bama Coast Cruisin' Car Show on Main Street and Wharf Parkway
- Kids' Zone by the Ferris wheel
- Patriotic military booths
- Arts and crafts vendors, outdoor vendors and food vendors
- Live entertainment on the music stage provided by Flora-Bama and CoastAL
- The Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Association will host its second annual Firearms Show at the Orange Beach Event Center. Admission: TBA
Sunday, September 20 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Bama Coast Cruisin' Car Show on Main Street and Wharf Parkway
- Kids' Zone by the Ferris wheel
- Patriotic military booths
- Arts and crafts vendors, outdoor vendors and food vendors
- Live entertainment on the music stage provided by Flora-Bama and CoastAL
- The Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Association will host its second annual Firearms Show at the Orange Beach Event Center. Admission: TBA
Freedom Fest weekend kicks off Saturday, September 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with arts and crafts vendors, outdoor experience booths, patriotic military booths and food vendors on The Wharf's west side. Live music will be provided by Flora-Bama and CoastAL. Bama Coast Cruisin's vintage and classic cars will line Main Street and Wharf Parkway alongside a Kids' Zone sponsored by the Orange Beach Police Department as a K9 fundraiser next to the Ferris wheel.
Jeep and Motorcycle Rally
On Saturday, the Marshals Mardi Gras group will host the Freedom Rally & Ride, a motorcycle and Jeep rally on Wharf Parkway West between the bridge and SpringHill Suites. A police-escorted beach ride departs at noon.
Bama Coast Cruisin' Car Show
Bama Coast Cruisin' aims to create an inclusive event that welcomes anyone who loves cars and enjoys cruising the open road. There are no restrictions on the vehicles that can be entered. The organization's motto is, "Bring your dream ride & cruise with us!"
For registration information, visit the Bama Coast Cruisin' website. Participants will also enjoy a parade to the beach at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
Firearms Show
The Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Association will host the Collectible Firearms Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, September 19 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, September 20 at the Orange Beach Event Center. Admission is TBA.
Anyone interested in becoming a GCGCA Gun Show vendor can find more information at www.gulfcoastgunca.com.
Arts, Crafts, Food, Free Music and More
Saturday and Sunday will feature arts and crafts vendors offering a wide variety of specialty goods including boutique clothing, jewelry, woodwork, metalwork and candles.
The Orange Beach Police Department will operate the Kids' Zone in The Grove next to the Ferris wheel on Main Street with drinks, snacks, bounce houses and family-friendly activities. The Orange Beach Wildlife Center will also be on site with some of its animal ambassadors.
The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber will sell beer on Main Street and near the food vendors and the Flora-Bama/CoastAL music stage.
Official Freedom Fest T-shirts will be available for purchase at the merchandise tent on the festival's west side.
Music Stage
The Flora-Bama/CoastAL Music Stage will feature two full days of entertainment on the vendor side of the festival.
Saturday
- 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.: TBA
- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: TBA
- 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.: TBA
- 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.: TBA
Sunday
- TBA
Parking and Shuttles
Festival and car show admission is free. Admission is required for the Firearms Show. Plenty of parking is available.
Volunteers from Orange Beach City Schools will assist with parking on Saturday, and donations will be accepted in support of school programs.
Shuttles will operate from Orange Beach Middle/High School both days. Pickup will be at the school bell tower, and drop-off will be at the front circle on Main Street at The Wharf.
Accessible parking is available on site at The Wharf, and an ADA-accessible shuttle will also operate from the school.
Orange Beach Freedom Fest promises another unforgettable red, white and blue weekend celebrating American nostalgia while honoring those who have fought and continue to fight for the nation's freedoms.
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