What's on the Calendar
We like to celebrate on the Alabama Gulf Coast. So, you'll find events in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and nearby towns all year long! We've got everything from parades to plays, billfish to beer, concerts to competitions. Looking for a festival? Immerse yourself in shrimp, sausage, zydeco, or hot air balloons. Come to the Coast, experience each season, and revel in...well, the revelry!
Ice Skating Rink at The Wharf
Grab a pair of skates and glide, spin, or fall into the season. more
Ice Skating Rink at The Wharf
Grab a pair of skates and glide, spin, or fall into the season. more
Alabama Pecan Festival
Can you think of a better way to spend the first weekend of November than at the annual Alabama Pecan Festival at the Tillman's Corner Community Center? more
Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens and Home
The dazzling nighttime display features more than 1,100 set pieces, three million lights and 15 scenes, set out in a walking tour throughout the 65-acre Garden estate. more
Ice Skating Rink at The Wharf
Grab a pair of skates and glide, spin, or fall into the season. more
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Photo courtesy Foley Sports Tourism Complex
Foley Sports Tourism: 2018 Events for Sports Lovers
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Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving
These Gulf Shores and Orange Beach restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day, and they’re serving up meals that rival Grandma’s cooking! more
Photo courtesy of Coastal Alabama Business Chamber
16 Holiday Events You Don’t Want to Miss
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are full of enough holiday events, activities, and parades to keep the Christmas spirit alive all season long! more
Photo Courtesy Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission
Run the Beach Half Marathon Series
The Run the Beach Half Marathon Series, which takes place in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach throughout the year, is the perfect way to vacation and stay in shape. more
Blooming All Year Long: Bellingrath Gardens and Home in 2018
Every year, there’s a bounty of beauty to behold at Bellingrath Gardens and Home, and 2018 is gearing up to be no different. more
World Food Championships & Original Oyster House Team Up
World Food Championships & Original Oyster House Team up for a Three-Course Winning Feast more
The Wharf Uncorked: A Cause to Savor
In its fifth year, The Wharf Uncorked (September 13-15, 2018) brings new delectable flavors, culinary talent, exotic wines, and, of course, Gulf Coast hospitality to Orange Beach for a worthy cause. more
An Event for Every Season
In the South, we don’t need much of an excuse to celebrate, and for that reason, you’ll find at a myriad of extraordinary events in every season! more
Festival of Flavor Takes Over Downtown Foley
The 7th Annual Festival of Flavor, sponsored by Back Forty Beer Company and Riviera Utilities, will take place Saturday, October 6 in the streets of Downtown Foley from Noon until 5 pm. Hosted by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, more
Fall into the Fun
The Fall is one of the best times to visit Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. With cooler temperatures, lower prices, and fewer people, a fall beach experience is like nothing else in the world. more
6 Things You Have to Do at the Annual National Shrimp Festival
Every October, the Annual National Shrimp Festival takes over the streets of Gulf Shores, Alabama for a long weekend of live music, delicious food, and arts & crafts. more
Hangout Music Festival
The festival is as much a laid back vacation as it is a world-renowned music event. Happening Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20, the 2018 edition of the festival will feature headliners Kendrick Lamar, The Killers and The Chainsmokers! more
Movies at Meyer Park series beginning Sept. 27, 2018
Locals and visitors are invited to bring their lawn chairs and blankets and join us at Meyer Park for a movie under the stars. more
We've Got Game: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sporting Events
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are lucky enough (and – if we’re being honest – beautiful enough) to play host to many collegiate national championships and conference championships throughout the year. more
